Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

Overview

An ACGME-accredited 36-month pediatric cardiology fellowship within the Children's National Heart Institute, the largest congenital heart programme in the mid-Atlantic region.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

36 months

Start

1 July (appointment 1 July 2027 for the 2026 application season)

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited

Department

Graduate Medical Education, Children's National Hospital

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Not stated on official page

International applicants

Institution policyIMGs accepted via ECFMG J-1 (USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK, ECFMG certification, Ministry of Health Statement of Need); H-1B case by case

Visa support

Institution policyChildren's National processes ECFMG J-1 (Alien Physician) visas and accepts F-1 OPT EAD; H-1B considered case by case depending on current federal requirements

Licence requirement

Institution policyFellows may not start training at Children's National until they hold a full DC licence or the applicable DC training licence

How to apply

Deadline

For 1 July 2027 appointment: ERAS application, CV, personal statement, photo and at least one letter uploaded by 22 July 2026; NRMP rank order list deadline 18 November 2026, Match Day 2 December 2026

Application method

ERAS (with ERAS signaling) and NRMP; four letters of reference required

Funding

Funding

Institution policyChildren's National FY2026 fellow pay scale PGY3 $83,383; PGY4 $87,135; PGY5 $91,057; PGY6 $95,154; PGY7 $99,436; PGY8 $103,911 (up to PGY12 $128,721); +$5,657/yr for fellowships with in-house 24/7 coverage

Official sources