Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

Overview

Three-year ACGME program admitting one fellow per year; busy adult congenital heart disease program.

The programme

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Duration

3 years

Positions

1

Accreditation

ACGME

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed an ACGME-accredited residency in Pediatrics or combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics before the start date; board-eligible or board-certified in General Pediatrics by the ABP

Qualification requirement

Board-eligible or board-certified in General Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics

Citizenship requirement

U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or J-1 visa holders

Eligibility restrictions

J-1 visa holders accepted; international medical graduates must hold a currently valid ECFMG certificate

International applicants

J-1 visa holders accepted; international medical graduates must hold a currently valid ECFMG certificate

Licence requirement

Eligible for or hold a Pennsylvania medical training license or medical license

Visa route

No additional visa types (beyond J-1) are institutionally sponsored; the J-1 visa application process and fees are the applicant's responsibility

Visa sponsorship

No additional visa types (beyond J-1) are institutionally sponsored; the J-1 visa application process and fees are the applicant's responsibility

Visa support

No additional visa types (beyond J-1) are institutionally sponsored; the J-1 visa application process and fees are the applicant's responsibility

How to apply

Application method

ERAS; NRMP Pediatric Subspecialties Match

Documents

Personal statement; CV; at least three letters of recommendation; Dean's letter; medical school transcripts; USMLE/COMLEX transcripts (ECFMG certification for IMGs)

Contact

Bethany Schwarz, Program Coordinator, Pediatric Fellowships, bschwarz@pennstatehealth.psu.edu, 717-531-5458

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