AmSECT Fellow of Pediatric Perfusion
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applications.
Applications due November 9, 2026.
The AmSECT Fellow of Pediatric Perfusion addresses the knowledge base and clinical skills necessary for today's
pediatric and congenital cardiovascular perfusionist. This program intends to develop engaged professionals who add
value to the healthcare delivery team through clinical ability, knowledge, leadership, and investigative means.
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AmSECT Pillar Award
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applications.
Applications due January 11, 2027.
The AmSECT Pillar Award is a designation for individual perfusion departments which demonstrate
excellence as displayed in a number of key areas including organized orientation and training, QA/QI process,
continuing education and performance evaluation, development of institutional protocols and adherence to AmSECT
Standards and Guidelines, employee education and commitment to the field of perfusion.
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SpecialtyCare Mission Fund
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applications.
This is a year round application.
AmSECT and the AmSECT Foundation partnered with SpecialtyCare to support a perfusionists wishing to travel abroad for medical missions.
AmSECT administers the $25,000 donation from SpecialtyCare; the recipient uses that towards the remuneration for
airfare and lodging. Unlike other mission funds and scholarships often awarded to students, the SpecialtyCare
Medical Mission Fund is for practicing perfusionists who desire the opportunity to share their skills abroad
with those who need them.
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Perfusion Without Borders Student Scholarship
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Next application window: end of June - September, 2027.
In conjunction with the AmSECT Foundation, Perfusion Without
Borders offers one annual scholarship for mission work (up to $3,000) to a perfusion student. The
scholarship covers travel and hotel expenses for a mission of their choice.
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Mary Hartley Student Scholarship
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Next application window: end of June - September, 2027.
The AmSECT Mary Hartley Scholarship Fund is a scholarship that provides two second-year students enrolled in a
perfusion training program with a $5,000 scholarship each year, made possible by a generous donation from Mary
Hartley.
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National Awards
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Next application window: November - December, 2026.
The John H. Gibbon Jr. Award
The John H. Gibbon Jr. Award honors an individual who has made significant contribution(s) to
the field of extracorporeal circulation.
AmSECT Award of Excellence
The Award of Excellence is presented to a perfusionist who has demonstrated excellent work
which exemplifies creativity and intellectual originality in extracorporeal technology. This award is presented
for excellence in any area such as education, continuing education, research, publication or leadership.
AmSECT Perfusionist of the Year
The AmSECT Perfusionist of the Year Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated
outstanding commitment to the field of extracorporeal technology during the current year. This award is
presented based on a variety of reasons, including excellence in the field of perfusion through noteworthy
extracurricular or volunteering activities.
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PK Patel Perfusion Education Excellence Award
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The PK Patel Perfusion Education Excellence Award honors a perfusionist who has gone above and beyond in educating
and mentoring perfusion students. This award pays tribute to the legacy of Priyavadan K (PK) Patel, who deeply
valued the role of education in shaping the next generation of professionals.
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AmSECT Conference Awards
Each year, AmSECT recognizes excellence in research, education, and clinical practice through a series of judged
awards, with recipients announced at the AmSECT International Conference. Awards include top abstract honors such as
the Best Abstract, Fellowship, Riley Research, Scientific Poster, and Student Oral Awards. In addition, the JECT
Awards celebrate outstanding published work across four categories: Original Research, Case Report, Technique, and
Review Articles.
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