Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology

1. Must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency program by the fellowship start date.
2. Three letters of recommendation are required, preferably including one from the residency program director.
3. Applicants must meet the University of Minnesota’s applicable GME eligibility requirements.

The Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Minnesota Medical School is a 3-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship designed to prepare pediatricians for careers in academic pediatric cardiology. The program provides comprehensive clinical training in outpatient pediatric cardiology, cardiovascular intensive care, cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, echocardiography, and adult congenital heart disease. Fellows also receive structured education through weekly conferences and lectures and develop skills in clinical or laboratory research. The curriculum includes approximately 24 months of clinical training and 12 months of scholarly activity, with scholarly work beginning during the first year.