Thank you for your interest in the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital.
We are an ACGME accredited, nationally recognized training program with a strong record of developing leaders in the field of pediatric cardiology.
Stead Family Children's Hospital is the major referral center for a population of more than 3 million people, offering our fellows the full spectrum of pediatric cardiac care.
Our faculty members are regionally and nationally recognized leaders in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), electrophysiology, cardiac catheterization, echocardiography, heart failure, heart transplant, advanced imaging, general cardiology and research, and are dedicated to training the next generation of pediatric cardiologists.
Quick Facts
Number of fellows accepted each year: 1-2
Total number of fellows in the program: 5
Procedural volume (fiscal year 2019):
- 268 Congenital heart surgeries
- 7 Heart transplants
- 350 Cardiac catheterizations
- 200 Electrophysiologic procedures
- 9,273 Echocardiograms
- 585 Fetal echocardiogram
- 150 Cardiac CTs
- 300 Cardiac MRI’s
Advanced fellowships (fourth year) are available to eligible candidates in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, and advanced imaging based on availability of funding.
Iowa city has a very cozy feel to it, and it's very easy to get comfortable living here, even as a trainee! And after spending a year in San Diego as an interventional cardiology fellow, I have a new appreciation for the importance of being able to rent a house on a resident/fellow salary!! I'm also a very avid soccer player, and there's no shortage of games on the weekend here!
The Iowa Difference
Pediatric cardiology fellows are active and integral members of the cardiac care team in all environments, including hands-on experience in our catheterization and electrophysiology labs, working routinely with our heart failure team in managing VAD and heart transplant patients, and spending significant time with our advanced imaging group to become experienced in echocardiography and develop additional skills in cardiac CT/MRI. Fellows also have ample elective and research time to pursue individual interests.
We pride ourselves in helping fellows become well-rounded and insightful pediatric cardiologists who excel in clinical medicine and research. Above all, our goal is to equip you to succeed in any career path through clinical experience and personalized mentorship, while embracing the unique humanity that allows each of us to provide exemplary and compassionate care for our patients.
Latest Division News
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Department Honors/Recognition
2024 U.S. News and World Report rankings:
- No.1 children's hospital in Iowa
- No. 47 in pediatric cardiology, heart and vascular surgery
- Highly ranked in eight other pediatric specialties
View some of our other distinctions and designations.
Pediatric researchers at the University of Iowa have a long history of breakthrough discoveries in both the clinical and laboratory setting. Explore our research.
