Program Overview

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Introduction to the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program

The Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program at OHSU is a rigorous and challenging training experience that aims to provide fellows with a comprehensive foundation in pediatric cardiology. The program is committed to nurturing personal well-being and helping fellows achieve their ideal position following graduation.

Program Aims

The program aims to:

• Develop outstanding clinical pediatric cardiologists
• Provide a rigorous scholarly experience preparing graduates for a fulfilling academic career
• Train future leaders in Pediatric Cardiology
• Capitalize on unique aspects of OHSU to enrich the training experience and teach unique skills
• Provide a rigorous training experience while nurturing personal well-being

Benefits

Fellows receive:

• Four weeks of vacation per year
• Funds to support expenses for presenting research at regional or national conferences
• Access to a textbook library
• Individual office space and desktop computers
• Laptop computers for rounding and conference presentations

Curriculum

The pediatric cardiology fellowship program is structured to provide a challenging and rigorous training experience. The curriculum includes:

• Clinical training with approximately 24 months of clinical rotations and a minimum of 12 months of research experience
• Didactic teaching and clinical conferences, including weekly and monthly sessions
• Scholarly activity, including participation in a structured core curriculum and completion of at least one research project

Clinical Training

Clinical training includes:

• Rotation schedule with 26 two-week blocks per academic year
• Standard rotations, such as cardiology inpatient and consult service, echocardiography, and interventional cardiology
• Additional training environments, including the catheterization lab, cardiac MRI/CT, and obstetrics units

Didactic Teaching and Clinical Conferences

The program includes:

• Weekly conferences, such as Clinical Sign-in, Medical/Surgical Conference, and Pediatric Cardiology Fellows Didactic Teaching
• Monthly conferences, such as Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Interventional Morbidity and Mortality Conference and Pediatric Cardiology Journal Club

Scholarly Activity

Fellows participate in:

• A structured core curriculum in scholarly activities
• Completion of at least one research project
• Presentation of research at regional or national conferences

Teaching Opportunities

Fellows work closely with pediatric residents and medical students, with opportunities for teaching at the bedside, in didactic sessions, and in ad-hoc teaching environments.

Application Process

To apply to the pediatric cardiology fellowship program, submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) website. The application checklist includes:

• MyERAS application
• Personal statement
• Medical school transcript
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Letters of recommendation
• United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) scores

Faculty

The program has a diverse and experienced faculty, including:

• Lars Grosse-Wortmann, M.D., FRCPC, Elizabeth N. Gray Professor of Pediatric Cardiology
• Laurie B. Armsby, M.D., Director, Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program
• Seshadri Balaji, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Pediatric Electrophysiology
• And many others

Fellows

The program has a strong cohort of current and past fellows, including:

• Jorge Rivera, M.D., First-year fellow
• Megan McKittrick, M.D., Second-year fellow
• Austin Menezes, M.D., Second-year fellow
• Elisabeth Mayhew, M.D., Third-year fellow
• And many alumni