Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Completion of accredited training in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology.
• Board eligible or board certified in the relevant specialities.
• Eligible for Illinois medical licensure.
• Submission of a completed application, CV, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.
• Successful completion of interviews and credentialing requirements.

The Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine offers highly specialised training in the perioperative care of children with congenital and acquired heart disease. Fellows gain extensive experience in cardiac anesthesia for complex surgical repairs, catheter-based interventions, and mechanical circulatory support procedures. The curriculum emphasises advanced hemodynamic management, transesophageal echocardiography, and multidisciplinary collaboration with pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons. Fellows participate in research, simulation training, and educational conferences under the mentorship of expert faculty. Exposure to a high-volume tertiary pediatric cardiac centre fosters both clinical excellence and scholarly growth. Graduates are exceptionally well prepared for careers in academic medicine and specialised pediatric cardiac anesthesiology practice.