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 29th | Date TBD Zoom | Wed, Jun 10th (Zoom) |
| – Summer Break | July – August | ||
| Module 3 | Wed, Sept 9 | Date TBD Zoom | Wed, Oct 21st (Zoom) |
| Module 4 | Wed, Nov 11 | Date TBD Zoom | Sat, Dec 12 (In-Person -Boston) |