Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

The Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital/Michigan State University Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship is designed for three years of clinical and research training. Our academic year is divided into 13 4-week blocks.

During the first year, fellows rotate through echocardiography, electrophysiology, cardiac catheterization, cardiac intensive care, and inpatient services. The second and third years continue with the above rotations as well as heart failure/heart transplant, adult congenital heart disease, fetal echocardiogram, and axial imaging. In addition, our curriculum included elective time and 14 blocks of research. As the trainee progresses, the level of responsibility and autonomy increases. Fellows participate in a half-day continuity clinic each week, except for their ICU rotation. Fellows have 4 weeks of vacation time, which includes a week of time over the winter holidays (Christmas or New Year's)

Rotations by Year:

First Year:

• 12 weeks Inpatient/consult service
• 4 weeks Cardiac ICU
• 14 weeks Imaging
• 8 weeks Cardiac Catheterization
• 4 weeks Electrophysiology
• 10 weeks Research

Second Year:

• 6 weeks Inpatient/consult service
• 8 weeks Cardiac ICU
• 8 weeks Imaging (CT/MRI/Fetal)
• 4 weeks Cardiac Catheterization
• 4 weeks Electrophysiology
• 4 weeks Adult Congenital
• 2 weeks Heart Failure/Transplant
• 16 weeks Research

Third year:

• 4 weeks Inpatient Pretending
• 4 weeks Inpatient/consult service
• 4 weeks Cardiac ICU
• 4 weeks Imaging (CT/MRI/Fetal)
• 2 weeks Heart Failure/Transplant
• 4 weeks Elective
• 30 weeks Research

Call Schedule:

To minimize fellow fatigue, to minimize missing rotations post-call, and to improve overall quality of life for our fellows, we use a night float system of call. Once every 4 weeks, our fellows take in-house call from 6 pm to 6 am, Thursday through Sunday. During the first 6 months of fellowship, a first-year fellow is on call with a second- or third-year fellow. After the first year fellow has completed their first Cardiac ICU block, they then take call alone. In-house call, Monday through Wednesday, is covered by the Cardiac ICU APP team. To maximize patient continuity of care, fellows are not on call during their inpatient and ICU rotations.

Thank you for your interest in the Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital/Michigan State University pediatric cardiology fellowship. Our center has been recognized as the 50 Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report's 2017 - 2022 Best Children's Hospitals, earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for excellence in surgical outcomes and is accredited by the Adult Congenital Heart Association as an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Comprehensive Care Center. Our fellows live and train in the wonderfully diverse and vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. We welcome your application and look forward to meeting candidates who may be a good fit for our program. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Applicants must successfully complete a pediatric residency training program and be eligible for board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). This is a prerequisite to apply for certification by the ABP’s Pediatric Cardiology board. We accept applicants on a J-1 Visa.

The Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital/Michigan State University pediatric cardiology fellowship participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Applications will be accepted from July through early August during the year prior to the anticipated start date. Interviews will be conducted from August to October of the same academic year. The Section of Pediatric Cardiology is a participant in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and will follow the schedule of dates published by the NRMP, which includes the date of release for match results.

It is important that all application materials, including transcripts and three letters of recommendation, be received in a timely manner to allow for a complete review of the application prior to issuing an invitation to interview.

The virtual interview day will include an introduction to the Corewell Health Hospitals in Grand Rapids, the cardiology division, faculty, and fellows. Second-look opportunities, both virtual and in-person, are available. We hope to offer optional in-person interviews soon.

Application information and resources are provided for fellowship applicants in the ERAS for Fellowship Applicants website.All applications will be reviewed and considered by the recruitment committee after the ERAS application has been finalized by the applicant and forwarded to the pediatric cardiology fellowship program by ERAS. For questions or additional information, please contact Andrea Prins, Pediatric Cardoiology Program Coordinator.

Corewell Health in West Michigan provides a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package for our residents, staff, and their families. In addition, our program provides educational monies to support your ongoing education. Download our salary and benefits document to learn more.