Perfusion Scholarships

Available to Current US Perfusion Students & Recent Graduates

Perfusion scholarships to attend CREF 2023, the 42nd Annual Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium, are available to all active US perfusion students and recent graduates. Directors from US perfusion training institutions can reward their top students by nominating them to receive a scholarship to attend CREF.

The deadline to apply is June 1, 2023.

Swain Scholarship

All scholarship nominees will compete for the Swain Scholarship, named in honor of former CREF Course Director Julie A. Swain MD (1999-2016). The Swain Scholarship rewards the top perfusion student or recent graduate with the following:

  • Free conference registration
  • Four nights in the conference hotel
  • A $500 travel stipend
  • A speaking opportunity in the general session

All additional scholarship applicants receive free meeting registration.

In addition to learning about CREF's superb scientific content, all perfusion scholarship recipients interact with industry representatives in the exhibit hall and in Product Theaters, experiencing the most advanced products available in their field.

Many of our perfusion scholarship winners have expressed enthusiasm about meeting other perfusionists from around the world at our meet-and-greet session just prior to the official conference kickoff. They also enjoy the intimate setting of CREF's fireside chats—small, focused, informative group discussions—which address topics related to cardiopulmonary bypass, cardiac surgery, ECMO, perfusion, and more.

How to Apply

Perfusion School Directors

Glenn-Martin
Martin M. Glenn – 2022 Swain Scholarship Recipient

If you’re interested in nominating a current or former student, follow these simple steps:

  1. Email CREF the student’s name and contact information.
  2. Briefly describe the research he or she is currently doing or has completed in the field of perfusion.
  3. Highlight key reasons why the Selection Committee should reward your student a scholarship.

The recipient selected for the top award will present his or her research during the plenary session.

Perfusion Students or Recent Graduates

If you are a perfusion student or have graduated from a US perfusion school within the past year, you may also submit your own nomination. Just remember to include your full contact information, a description of your research, and a letter of recommendation from your director.

The deadline to apply is June 1, 2023.

If you have questions, contact CREF today!