Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited cardiothoracic surgery training program.
2. Applicants should have an interest in obtaining additional training in pediatric cardiac surgery.
3. The fellowship is an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited Pediatric Cardiac Surgery fellowship.

Stanford Medicine is the medical enterprise of Stanford University and Stanford University School of Medicine, integrating medical education, research, innovation, and patient care. Its academic programs emphasize advanced clinical training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. The Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery provides specialized training in congenital cardiac surgery, with exposure to complex pediatric heart procedures, multidisciplinary cardiac care, advanced surgical techniques, and opportunities for clinical research and academic development.

1. Apply through the Thoracic Surgery Directors Association (TSDA) application process.
2. The Thoracic Surgery Directors Association manages the application process for the 12 national congenital cardiac surgery fellowship programs.
3. Applicants should submit their application according to the requirements and timeline provided by the Thoracic Surgery Directors Association.
4. Selected applicants proceed through the program's selection process for the fellowship.
5. The fellowship prepares candidates for a career in congenital cardiac surgery and provides eligibility for the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery boards.