Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Program
About This Program
The Washington University / Barnes Jewish Hospital Advanced Heart Failure Transplant Cardiology training program provides a comprehensive educational experience for trainees who are seeking a career as a Heart Failure specialist in academic or private practice environments. Trainees will graduate with expertise in the comprehensive care of hear failure patients, transplant medicine, LVAD care, device-based therapies in heart failure, and the full range of cardiomyopathies.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Justin Marinus Vader, MD
Washington Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Megan Watters, MD
Washington Univ Sch of Med
Locations
Washington Univ Sch of Med
Div of Cardiology Campus Box 8086
660 S Euclid Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
660 S Euclid Ave
St Louis, MO 63110-1093
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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Jul 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.