Scholarship Applications

Annual Meeting Scholarships

GTSC is proud to continue its tradition of supporting aspiring medical professionals by offering three prestigious scholarships.

Peter C. Pairolero (PCP) Scholarship
One outstanding medical student will be selected to receive the Peter C. Pairolero (PCP) Scholarship. This award honors Dr. Peter Pairolero, a founding member of GTSC, in recognition of his tremendous contributions to the Club. Dr. Pairolero remained a dedicated participant, attending every GTSC Annual Meeting through 2024.

McKenna Scholarship
One general surgery resident and one general thoracic surgery fellow will be selected to receive the McKenna Scholarship. Dr. Rob McKenna, a long-time member of the Club, and his wife Kathy, both frequent attendees of the Annual Meeting, made a generous donation in 2025 to support the education and growth of future general thoracic surgeons. We are proud to offer this scholarship as part of our ongoing commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders in general thoracic surgery.

Recipients of each scholarship will receive:

• Complimentary registration to the GTSC Annual Meeting
• Hotel accommodations for three nights (room and tax only)
• Up to $750 in travel reimbursement
• Recognition and certificate presentation during our Saturday evening Gala Dinner

Deadline for Submission: September 30, 2025, 11:59 PM CT
Acceptance/Rejection Notifications: November 4, 2025

Submission Platform:
GTSC uses Bravura for scholarship submissions.

• If you haven’t submitted a application before, you’ll need to create an account.
• If you submitted an application in 2025, simply log into your existing account.
• Once logged in, the submission form should be pretty intuitive. However, there is a user guide and chat feature if you need assistance. Do not hesitate to reach out to info@gtsc.org if you need further assistance.

Submission Guidelines:

To apply, please upload:

• A letter of nomination (self-nominations are welcome)
• The nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV)
• The nominee's headshot (300px x 300px)

This is your opportunity to shine! Showcase your commitment to thoracic surgery, take advantage of valuable connections, and be recognized by leaders in the field.