Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship

Overview

The Johns Hopkins Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship develops leaders and innovators in clinical cardiovascular medicine, discovery and dissemination, with flexible research pathways.

The programme

Focus

General cardiovascular disease

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

Minimum 3 years, with optional fourth year

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

9 per year

Accreditation

ACGME-accredited

Department

Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Not stated on official page

International applicants

Institution policyJohns 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

Visa support

J-1 (ECFMG) and H-1B visas accepted (programme FAQ); AHFTC page states only J-1 sponsored

Licence requirement

Institution policy (Maryland Board of Physicians): residents and fellows train as registered unlicensed practitioners through their programme; a full Maryland licence requires 1 year (US/Canadian grads) or ECFMG + 2 years (IMGs) of accredited postgraduate training plus licensing exams

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

ERAS only; appointments through the NRMP Match only; virtual interviews

Funding

Funding

Institution policyJohns 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

Official sources