Pediatric Cardiology (PD)
Specialty Description
Specialty Overview
Pediatric cardiology specializes in diagnosing and treating heart problems in children.
Pediatric cardiologists care for patients with congenital or acquired cardiac and cardiovascular abnormalities. Pediatric cardiologists evaluate and care for fetuses, neonates, infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. Special areas of clinical and academic interest include: intensive cardiac care, cardiac catheterization and intervention, electrophysiology, imaging, fetal cardiology, exercise physiology, preventive cardiology, heart failure and transplantation, and pulmonary hypertension. Additionally, pediatric cardiologists can have a career that focuses on translational or basic science research, or in medical education. The scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is broad and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances, hypertension, and other systemic disorders affecting the cardiovascular system.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.
Pediatric Cardiology (PD) Training
Graduate year 1 positions are not available immediately upon medical school completion.
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Types of Graduates
Resident Statistics
Average Number of Residents/Fellows
7.8
Resident Gender
Faculty Statistics
Faculty Distribution
Graduate Career Plans
In 2024, 152 residents or fellows completed training in Pediatric Cardiology (PD). Program directors knew of the plans of 137 (90.1%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Post Graduate Landing Spots in 2024
Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.