Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Cardiothoracic SurgeryCongenital cardiac surgeryClinical Fellowship
Destination
USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

A two-year clinical programme at a centre performing more than 900 cardiac procedures a year, exposing fellows to the entire spectrum of congenital heart disease.

The programme

Focus
Congenital cardiac
Training type
Clinical Fellowship
Duration
2 years
Start
July 2027 (current match cycle)
Positions
One position every two years
Accreditation
ACGME-approved
Department
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Not stated on official page
International applicants
Institution policyCHOP common GME application requires ECFMG certification for graduates of medical schools outside the US, Canada or Puerto Rico (with USMLE/COMLEX score reports); applicants indicate whether they need J-1 (ECFMG) or H-1B sponsorship
Visa support
Not stated on official page
Licence requirement
Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline
Not stated on official page
Application method
TSDA Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Match (via SF Match)

Funding

Funding
Institution policyCHOP GME FY2027 (July 2026-June 2027) base salary PL-4 $91,080; PL-5 $95,000; PL-6 $99,231; PL-7 $103,325; PL-8 $106,573; PL-9 $109,919 (PL-1 $79,257), plus $11,000 annual training bonus at every level

Official sources

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