The Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Fellowship Program is available to graduates of either adult or pediatric cardiology training programs. The ACHD training is a comprehensive program that lasts 24 months and prepares fellows to become academic leaders in the field of congenital heart disease.

The program requires commitment to a research project. We will work with prospective applicants as part of the application process to ensure resources are available at Johns Hopkins for a successful completion of the program.

Number of positions

We expect to recruit for one position for the 2027-2029 academic years.

Application

Applications are submitted through ERAS and will be reviewed after they become available in July.

Interviews

We expect to notify applicants regarding interview status in September/October 2026. Interviews will be held in September and/or October.

Match Day

Rank Lists are due Nov. 18th, 2026.

Match Day is Dec. 2nd, 2026.

Required Documents

The following supporting documents should be submitted via the ERAS program:

• ERAS application
• Official medical school transcript
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• USMLE transcripts (all steps)
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from your program director. Please note: the ERAS system can accommodate up to five recommendation letters. We will not accept letters or copies of publications via fax or email.

Information for applicants on a Visa

• We can only sponsor J-1 visas.
• J-1 visas will be sponsored for applicants who are accepted into the program. Foreign medical graduates will need to have completed an ACGME-approved residency program in internal medicine in the United States prior to beginning the program. Fellows from non-ACGME-accredited programs must have at least three years of cardiovascular disease education prior to starting the fellowship.

If you have any specific questions about our program, please feel free to contact our fellowship administrator, Sophia Nayden at [email protected]