Adult Congenital Heart Disease Fellowship

Overview

A joint adult–paediatric cardiology ACGME fellowship training future academic leaders in the care of adults with congenital heart disease.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

2 years

Start

Institution policyDuke GME appointments run 1 July - 30 June, with a few exceptions

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited

Department

Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Successful completion of an ACGME cardiovascular disease fellowship

International applicants

Accepted with ECFMG certification and J-1 sponsorship

Visa support

J-1 visas sponsored via ECFMG; other visa types not sponsored

Licence requirement

Institution policyNorth Carolina full medical licence or Resident Training License (RTL) required before clinical duties

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

ERAS application with CV, personal statement (max 250 words), USMLE transcripts, medical school transcript, 3 letters of recommendation and ECFMG certificate (if applicable)

Funding

Funding

Institution policyGME 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

Official sources