Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

Overview

Three-year training programme in academic, research and clinical pediatric cardiology in the division founded in 1931 by Dr Helen Taussig.

Eligibility: Applicants in an accredited pediatric residency with preliminary training qualifying for ABP board certification in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology
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: Institution policyJohns Hopkins SOM sponsors incoming residents/fellows for J-1 (ECFMG); H-1B only in limited cases (US MD graduates on OPT in ACGME training, or trainees already on H-1B in ACGME-accredited/recognised training with sufficient H-1B time remaining) - GME policy P&F028
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

Deadline: 31 December of the year preceding the start of fellowship
Application method: ERAS; NRMP (spring cycle); applications complete by 31 December of the year preceding start

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