Overview
The advanced Adult Congenital Heart Disease fellowship is a two year training program offered jointly by the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital. The curriculum is designed to mirror the American Board of Internal Medicine recommended training so that graduates will be eligible to sit for the Board Examination in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
The training program emphasizes both outpatient and inpatient care of adults with congenital heart disease. 
It is an integrated program between Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Trainees gain experience in specialized ACHD care including the management of ACHD patients with arrhythmias, pregnancy, heart failure, those needing advanced heart failure therapy, cardiac and non-cardiac surgery. Fellows participate in research and educational initiatives during their training.
Our program accepts one to two senior fellows each year for a two year position. Applicants are welcome through either adult or pediatric cardiology training pathways and the curriculum is tailored to the background of the applicant.
Other non-ACHD faculty from the University of Washington and Seattle Children's are integrally involved in ACHD Fellowship training.
How to Apply
Two positions are available every July 1. Applications will be accepted: July 1 – September 30 on ERAS only. Applications will be reviewed in October, and you will be contacted if you are invited for an interview.
*All applicants must have successfully completed an ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program or Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship prior to ACHD training.
Submit the following documents:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Research Experience
3. Personal Statement
4. USMLE Transcript (Steps 1-3)
5. Dean’s Letter
6. Medical School Transcripts
7. ECFMG Certificate and Visa Status if applicable*
8. Summative Evaluation from IM Residency and Cardiology Fellowship (if already graduated)
*Click here to see the UW Visa policies
Letters of Recommendation
The following LORs must also be uploaded on ERAS:
- A letter from your Cardiology Fellowship Program Director
- Two letters from research mentors and/or cardiology faculty
Letters should address your clinical skills, research experience, and potential for an academic career.
University of Washington Hiring Policies
The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the department at 206-685-1397 or the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264/FAX, or email at dso@u.washington.edu.
Feel free to visit UW GME for more information on our programs.
Diversity and Inclusion
The UW Adult Congenital Heart Disease Fellowship Program is committed to promoting an inclusive environment and to increasing recruitment and support of trainees from groups underrepresented in medicine. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, as this broadens and enriches the educational experience for all our faculty and trainees.
Life in Seattle
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SUBSPECIALTY LEADERSHIP
Eric V. Krieger, MD
Program Director
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Learn more about Dr. Krieger
Cardiology Faculty
- Eric V. Krieger, MD, Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
- Yonatan Buber, MD
- Jason F. Deen, MD
- Andy Pistner, MD
- Jill Steiner, MD, MS
- Zachary Steinberg, MD
- Karen K. Stout, MD, Founder, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Cardiac Surgery Faculty
- David Mauchley, MD, Surgical Director, ACHD Program
- Christopher Burke, MD
Electrophysiology Faculty
Interventional Cardiology Faculty
- Brian Morray, MD
- Zachary Steinberg, MD
Heart Failure Faculty
ACHD ARNP
ACHD RN
- Ame Dohm, RN, MSN, CEN
- Jessica King, RN
- Brenda O'Connell, RN, BSN
- Dani Carlucci, RN, BSN, CCRN
ACHD Program Manager
- Jilian Angiulo, BS
QUESTIONS?
Please email the Cardiology Fellowship Office at uwcardapps@cardiology.washington.edu or call 206-685-1397 for more information.