Specialty Designation
Fellowship
Pursuing more training
81
In same state as program
1
In NHSC or similar underserved area
0
Non-medical career/left country
1
Number of accredited programs
66
Length of accredited training
Minimum number of prior years required
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
No
Average number of PY1 interviews
32.70
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
12.60
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
76.10
Total number of active residents/fellows
Average number of residents/fellows
7.80
Average percent female
52.30
Average percent international medical graduates
26.50
Average percent DOs
10.70
Average number of full-time physician faculty
28.70
Average number of part-time physician faculty
1.50
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
43.00
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
4.10
Average hours on duty per week
60.00
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
24.00
Average days off duty per week
1.40
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
15.00
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
4.00
Average number of days of vacation
19.00
Average resident/fellow compensation
Specialty Overview
Pediatric cardiology specializes in diagnosing and treating heart problems in children.
Pediatric cardiologists care for patients with congenital or acquired cardiac and cardiovascular abnormalities. Pediatric cardiologists evaluate and care for fetuses, neonates, infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. Special areas of clinical and academic interest include: intensive cardiac care, cardiac catheterization and intervention, electrophysiology, imaging, fetal cardiology, exercise physiology, preventive cardiology, heart failure and transplantation, and pulmonary hypertension. Additionally, pediatric cardiologists can have a career that focuses on translational or basic science research, or in medical education. The scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is broad and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances, hypertension, and other systemic disorders affecting the cardiovascular system.
Association
American Academy of Pediatrics
aap.org
345 Park Blvd
Itasca, IL 60143
(800) 433-9016
Fax: (847) 434-8000
Email: [email protected]