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 Georgia Tech.
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 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.