Creighton University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program at Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix is a vibrant program with training sites at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Valleywise Health Medical Center, and Phoenix Children's Hospital. Our mission is to provide rigorous clinical and academic training while fostering a culture of curiosity, service, and personal growth.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mehrdad Saririan, MD
Creighton University School of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Ashlynn Grady, MPH
Creighton University School of Medicine
Locations
Creighton University School of Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
3100 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2637
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
2601 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 15, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.