Cardiology (Pediatric) fellowships in the United States

Institution policy: Salaried on UPMC ME GMT stipend scale AY 2026-27: PGY4 $78,677; PGY5 $81,431; PGY6 $84,281; PGY7 $87,231; PGY8 $90,284 (AY 2027-28: PGY4 $81,818; PGY5 $85,091; PGY6 $88,495)

Institution policy: IMGs may apply on the same basis as US/Canadian graduates but need ECFMG certification; non-US citizens/non-permanent residents need an institutionally sponsored visa

Institution policy: LCME/AOA graduates or IMGs with valid ECFMG certificate; ACGME fellows must have completed specialty prerequisite training (exceptional-candidate route where the RC allows)

Institution policy: IMGs eligible with a current valid ECFMG certificate; Cleveland Clinic holds ACGME Non-Standard Training recognition so approved non-accredited fellowships can take ECFMG J-1 trainees

Institution policy: Children'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

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

Institution policy: Children'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

Institution policy: LCME/AOA graduate, Fifth Pathway, or international graduate with valid ECFMG certificate; above PGY-1 must have passed USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 and completed prior PGY levels

Institution policy: Salaried clinical fellow (CCHMC 2026-27 contract year): PL-IV $80,265; PL-V $83,984; PL-VI $86,613; PL-VII $91,149; PL-VIII $96,068; PL-IX $98,987; PL-X $103,125

Institution policy: IMGs eligible with a current valid ECFMG certificate; Cleveland Clinic holds ACGME Non-Standard Training recognition so approved non-accredited fellowships can take ECFMG J-1 trainees

Institution policy: house staff salaries 2026-27: PGY-4 $99,637, PGY-5 $101,867, PGY-6 $106,102, PGY-7 $108,765, PGY-8 $110,985, PGY-9 $113,205, plus employer-subsidised benefits and 20 days PTO

Institution policy: International medical graduates eligible for NYP GME appointment with a valid ECFMG certificate (or a full NY licence); prerequisite training must be ACGME/AOA/RCPSC/CFPC or ACGME-I (Advanced Specialty) accredited, with a GMEC-approved exception route for exceptionally qualified IMGs; J-1 (ECFMG) visa only

ERAS (materials accepted from July for the following year): ERAS forms, 3 letters (one from chair or residency director), CV, personal statement; Pediatric Specialties Fall Match (NRMP)

Institution policy: NewYork-Presbyterian 2026-27 house-staff salary PGY1 $96,600; PGY7 $129,100, plus $7,500 living supplement, $1,000 academic stipend, $2,000 Lyft credit and $2,160 meal stipend

Institution policy: NewYork-Presbyterian 2026-27 house-staff salary PGY1 $96,600; PGY2 $107,000; PGY3 $115,700; PGY4 $119,100; PGY5 $123,000; PGY6 $125,200; PGY7 $129,100, plus $7,500 living supplement, $1,000 academic stipend, $2,000 Lyft credit and $2,160 meal stipend

Institution policy: LCME/AOA-accredited MD/DO graduates, or international graduates with a valid ECFMG certificate or full unrestricted US licence; NC full licence or RTL, I-9 employment eligibility, background and NPDB checks

Institution policy: GME trainees paid on the Duke stipend scale; FY27 (from 1 July 2026) PGY-1 $71,052 rising to PGY-4 $79,908, PGY-5 $82,992, PGY-6 $86,292, PGY-7 $90,036 (up to PGY-12 $106,800), plus benefits

Completion of an ACGME or RCPSC pediatric or internal medicine/pediatric residency by fellowship start; board certified in pediatrics (ABP) or eligible to sit the ABP general pediatrics exam during the first fellowship year

Institution policy: LCME/AOA graduate or IMG with ECFMG certification/unrestricted US licence/Fifth Pathway; satisfactory USMLE Steps 1-2 (programme-specific requirements); background check, licensure and employment eligibility

Institution policy: IU GME stipends July 2026-June 2027: PGY-4 $75,100, PGY-5 $78,200, PGY-6 $81,100, PGY-7 $84,600, PGY-8 $88,200 (PGY-1 $68,100), with no-premium health and dental insurance

Institution policy: IU GME stipends July 2026-June 2027: PGY-4 $75,100, PGY-5 $78,200, PGY-6 $81,100, PGY-7 $84,600, PGY-8 $88,200 (PGY-1 $68,100), with no-premium health and dental insurance

Institution policy: Johns Hopkins SOM accepts international residents/fellows via J-1 ECFMG Alien Physician Exchange Visitor sponsorship (applies to those joining from abroad or already in the US in another status); H-1B only in limited circumstances

Institution policy: Johns Hopkins house staff 2026-27 base pay PGY1 $76,264; PGY2 $79,480; PGY3 $83,306; PGY4 $86,791; PGY5 $90,610; PGY6 $95,045; PGY7 $98,390; PGY8 $101,367; PGY9 $106,882, plus $3,750 housing and $300 cell-phone stipends

Institution policy: graduate of an accredited medical/osteopathic school and residency meeting ACGME requirements; ECFMG certification where applicable; eligible for Ohio training licence/medical licence; US work eligibility

Institution policy: Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware fellow salary scale published on its fellowship pages: PGY4 $90,244.94; PGY5 $93,643.63; PGY6 $97,179.95; PGY7 $100,857.05; PGY8 $104,682.29, plus $2,000/5 days CME and 4 weeks vacation

Institution policy: LCME/AOA graduates, IMGs with valid ECFMG certificate, or Canadian graduates before 1 July 2025 (later Canadian graduates need ECFMG certification); eligibility-exception candidates need GMEC approval

Institution policy: International graduates eligible for ACGME programmes with a valid ECFMG certificate; must be legally able to work in the US or eligible to obtain work authorization

Institution policy: Phoenix Children's GME salary AY 2026-27: PL-4 $81,000; PL-5 $85,656; PL-6 $88,673; PL-7 $93,175; PL-8 $97,526 (PL-1 $70,313 to PL-10 $102,348); basic life, health, disability and liability insurance provided

Board eligible or certified in pediatrics or internal medicine-pediatrics (ABP/ACGME criteria); IMGs must meet California PTL/licence requirements and hold a clinical J-1 (ECFMG-sponsored)

Institution policy: IMGs eligible if their school is in the World Directory/FAIMER and they hold a valid ECFMG certificate at application; non-US citizens need permanent residence, an appropriate visa or DACA

Institution policy: Salaried on UCSF CIR collective-bargaining scale (rates effective 1 Oct 2025, incl. housing allowance): PGY4 $106,127; PGY5 $109,737; PGY6 $113,149; PGY7 $116,315; PGY8 $121,494; 2026-27 scale under union negotiation

Institution policy: International graduates may train at UI Health Care on GMEC-approved visas (ECFMG J-1, H-1B, etc.) if they meet Iowa licensure and USMLE requirements; acceptance of visa holders is at department discretion

Completed accredited three-year pediatric residency by fellowship start; ABP board certified or eligible; US citizen, permanent resident or J-1 visa holder only (J-1 needed before Match)

Institution policy: IMGs may apply on the same basis as US/Canadian graduates but need ECFMG certification; non-US citizens/non-permanent residents need an institutionally sponsored visa

Institution policy: Salaried on UPMC ME GMT stipend scale AY 2026-27: PGY4 $78,677; PGY5 $81,431; PGY6 $84,281; PGY7 $87,231; PGY8 $90,284 (AY 2027-28: PGY4 $81,818; PGY5 $85,091; PGY6 $88,495)