Pediatric Cardiology participates in the Subspecialty Match through NRMP. Applications will be accepted through ERAS and will be reviewed starting in July each year.

Interviews for 2025 will be done virtually via Zoom.

Orientation for all new fellows will be on July 1. Please be available for orientation July 1 and be licensed in the state of Iowa by June 30.

U.S. Allopathic Medical School Graduates

• Passing all three levels of USMLEs with no more than one failure.
• Application via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) including:< >A minimum of three letters of recommendation (letters from pediatric supervisors are preferable if possible);Dean’s letter;Medical school transcript verifying appropriate medical education to train in a large teaching hospital;Personal statement (there are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a pediatric cardiology fellowship and argue why you would be a good candidate); andphotograph.We do not require a “Chairman’s Letter.”
• History of and commitment to treating and/or advocating for and/or conducting research for children and/or adolescents.

Osteopathic Medical School Graduates

• COMLEX Step 1 and Step 2 scores of at least 500 or USMLE Step 1 score of at least 200 on the first attempt.
• Application via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) including:< >A minimum of three letters of recommendation (letters from pediatric supervisors are preferable if possible);Dean’s letter;Medical school transcript verifying appropriate medical education to train in a large teaching hospital;Personal statement (there are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a pediatric cardiology fellowship and argue why you would be a good candidate); andphotograph.We do not require a “Chairman’s Letter.”
• History of and commitment to treating and/or advocating for and/or conducting research for children and/or adolescents.

International Medical School Graduates

• USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores of at least 225 on first attempt. Scores must be available before you can be considered for an interview.
• Passing grade on the CSA or USMLE Step 2 CS on the first attempt.
• Previous degree in U.S., (i.e. MPH) is also desirable.
• Application via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) including:< >A minimum of 3 letters of recommendation (letters from pediatric supervisors are preferable if possible);Dean’s letter;Medical school transcript verifying appropriate medical education to train in a large teaching hospital;Personal statement (there are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a pediatric cardiology fellowship and argue why you would be a good candidate); andphotograph.We do not require a “Chairman’s Letter.”History of and commitment to treating and/or advocating for and/or conducting research for children and/or adolescents.

Medical specialty certification in the United States is a voluntary process which serves multiple purposes for the trainee and the public.

Certification is

• One mission of the training program to produce trainees who meet board eligibility criteria
• Distinguishes a physician as someone with a distinct level of expertise
• Provides more opportunities when applying for employment
• Presents resources and tools by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
• A commitment to life-long improvement for providing the best patient care
• Elevates physicians into the ranks of doctors committed to the highest standards of healthcare

For more information visit the American Board of Pediatrics for specifics on board certification requirements.