Emory University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program at Children's - is a three-year program, with a fourth year available in - noninvasive imaging, interventional cardiology, adult - congenital, electrophysiology, cardiac intensive care, outcomes - research and heart failure/transplant. Fellows rotate through - all disciplines of pediatric cardiology, conduct research and - collaborate with other organizations, such as the other Emory Departments, Centers for - Disease Control and Prevention, and Georgi
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
James A Nelson, MD
Arthur M Blank Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Shelley M Ash
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Locations
Arthur M Blank Hospital
Cardiology
2220 No. Druid Hills Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30322-0001
1440 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322
1405 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322-1101
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 2, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 6, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.