Academic Programs
Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
How to Apply
The Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Pediatric Specialties Fall Match. All applications are through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), the online application service of the AAMC.
Eligibility Criteria
As outlined by the American Board of Pediatrics and ACGME, applicants must meet eligibility criteria for this fellowship program including:
- Board eligibility or board certification in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
- ECFMG certification, if pertinent
- Completion of the ERAS application
- At least 3 letters of recommendation
- School of Medicine transcript
- USMLE/COMLEX transcript of Step 1-3 scores
- Personal interview
Fellowship Application
Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
All application materials must be submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
All applications for our program must be submitted to ERAS by October 1.
California Medical Board Licensing Requirements
All residents and fellows are REQUIRED to have a full and unrestricted California Medical License after they complete 36 months of any ACGME (or RCPSC, CFPC) program training.
International Medical Graduates
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Applying for a Postgraduate Position
Graduates of International Medical Schools must meet all California Medical Board licensing requirements for either a Post Graduate Training License (PTL) or a California Physician’s and Surgeon’s License, and any J-1 visa sponsorship requirements (if applicable).
Visas
A clinical J-1 visa is required for admission to UC Davis Health residency and fellowship training programs. The visa can only be sponsored by ECFMG, which requires passage of USMLE Steps 1 and 2. Applicants on a J-1 with a waiver from the Department of State (DOS) can only be accepted into our programs on an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or J-1 visa Physician Program.
More About the Program
Our fellowship program's mission is to train the next generation of pediatric cardiologists to provide exceptional, evidence-based care for pediatric patients with acquired and congenital heart disease, engage in meaningful quality improvement and advocacy initiatives, and advance medical education and scholarly work.
Graduates of the program will be prepared to lead transformative change in pediatric cardiology care through innovative research, education and systems-based improvements that improve the health of children locally, regionally and beyond.
Get in Touch With Us
For more information or questions, please contact:
Program Coordinator
pedsfellowship@health.ucdavis.edu
Ralf Holzer, M.D.
Fellowship Program Director, Pediatric Cardiology
916-734-3665
rjholzer@health.ucdavis.edu
Jay Yeh, M.D.
Associate Fellowship Program Director, Pediatric Cardiology
916-734-3665
jayyeh@health.ucdavis.edu
