University of Michigan Program

The University of Michigan offers an ACGME-approved Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship. This fellowship is transitioning to a 2-year program starting in the Summer of 2023. Rotations take place at the C. S. Mott Children's Hospital. Applications are accepted every other year for a two-year ODD start date. Graduates are eligible for the American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery certification process.

The fellowship is designed as a two-year program following completion of an integrated cardiothoracic surgery residency, a 4+3 cardiothoracic program, or a 2 or 3-year cardiothoracic surgery fellowship. It provides comprehensive surgical training for congenital cardiac surgery and perioperative care. The Section of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital has a strong reputation and broad referral practice in pediatric cardiovascular surgery, offering a full scope of congenital heart disease care.

The program at U-M performs around 900-1,000 cardiac cases annually, featuring a focus on cardiopulmonary bypass cases. Notably, the program manages complex conditions such as single ventricle lesions, transposition, and other challenging surgical cases. There is a strong collaboration between Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery through the University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center, fostering multidisciplinary clinical care, quality improvement initiatives, and research.

Program Director: Vikram Sood, MD Program Administrator: Karen Bowring

As per the provided information, there was no mention of the program being highly competitive, DO/IMG friendly, specific application requirements, or visa support details.