CCAS CAFE - Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society

CCAS CAFE (Career Advancement & Faculty Engagement) Program

A national faculty development course for Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologists

The CCAS CAFE program is a national initiative designed to advance the professional growth and engagement of pediatric cardiac anesthesiology faculty. Built around the core pillars of faculty development; Mentoring, Coaching, Sponsorship and Networking, this 12-month course provides frameworks, mentorship and connections to help faculty.

Core Modules

Goal Setting, Mentoring and Professional Growth
Psychological Safety, Emotional Intelligence and Difficult Conversations
Strategic Operations and Resource Management
Navigating the Future: Change Management and Practical Tips for Using Generative AI

Course Highlights

Interactive Workshops
Small learning Communities
Nationally recognized faculty mentors and facilitators including:

Harriett Hopf, MD, FASA (Utah), Ellen Moore (Moore Creative Strategies, LLC), Nicholas Madsen, MD ( UT Southwestern), John Mayer, Jr. MD (Boston Children’s Hospital), Dean B. Andropoulos, MD, MHCM (Texas Children’s Hospital), Kristin Sainani, PhD (Stanford), Michael McManus, MD, MPH (Boston Children’s Hospital)

Course Format

Hybrid Model: combination of virtual and in person

Duration: Approximately 12 months : Jan 28, 2026- Dec 12, 2026

Maximum number of offered positions: Twenty (20)

Target Audience: Faculty with 5-15 years of clinical practice in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology

Cost: $1500 USD per participant

Course Directors:

Manchula Navaratnam, MD and Viviane Nasr, MD MPH

Organizing Committee:

Jamie McElrath Schwartz MD, Mark D. Twite, MD, BCh and Luis Zabala MD MBA

Application Eligibility:

Faculty with 5-15 years of clinical practice in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology. Faculty outside these years of experience will be considered based on availability.
Commitment to attend all sessions throughout the year.
Departmental or Divisional Letter of Support

Applications Open: November 7, 2025

Deadline to Apply: December 1, 2025

Notification of acceptance: December 8, 2025

CLICK HERE to apply for the program

Provisional dates of Program Meetings:

CCAS CAFÉ Timetable: 2026 Schedule: Wednesdays, Approximate Time for Virtual Sessions; 3-6pm EST

Module	Session 1 (Zoom)	SLC Meeting with Senior Advisor	Session 2 (Zoom/In-Person)
Module 1	Wed, Jan 28	Date TBD Zoom	Wed, Mar 11 (In-person – Colorado)
Module 2	Wed, Apr 29^th	Date TBD Zoom	Wed, Jun 10^th (Zoom)
– Summer Break	July – August
Module 3	Wed, Sept 9	Date TBD Zoom	Wed, Oct 21^st (Zoom)
Module 4	Wed, Nov 11	Date TBD Zoom	Sat, Dec 12 (In-Person -Boston)

Upcoming Meeting Information