Program Eligibility Criteria

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.

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.

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.