Applying for Fellowship
The University of Florida Pediatric Cardiology Program participates in both the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for the selection of all of its fellowship participants. Applications are accepted from July through September for positions that begin on July 8th of the following academic year and must be submitted through ERAS.
Applications must include:
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean’s Letter)
- Scores from all three (3) steps of either the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX)
- A personal statement.
- Three (3) letters of reference
- All applicants must have successfully completed a US Residency Program.
International Medical Graduates are accepted and welcome to apply, however, we will only sponsor a J-1 Visa.
All completed applications are reviewed by the program director for interview selection. Interviews are conducted from July through November. Applicants who are selected for interviews are scheduled to meet with attending faculty members, Division Chairman, and the Fellowship Program Director. Applicants are also given a tour of the UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, outpatient clinic, and meet with current fellows, nursing staff, and administration staff. Once all of the interviews are conducted, the group establishes a ranking list to submitted to NRMP (see the update to virtual recruitment for the 2024 cycle below).
Fellowship Application Timeline
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | 2024 ERAS® season ends at 5 p.m. ET. |
| June 5, 2024 | 2025 ERAS season begins at 9 a.m. ET. |
| June 6, 2024 | EFDO will distribute tokens to fellowship applicants. |
| July 3, 2024 | July cycle fellowship applicants may begin submitting applications to programs at 9 a.m. ET. |
| July 17, 2024 | July cycle fellowship programs may begin reviewing applications at 9 a.m. ET. |
| Nov. 13, 2024 | December cycle fellowship applicants may begin submitting applications to programs at 9 a.m. ET. |
| Dec. 4, 2024 | December cycle fellowship programs may begin reviewing applications at 9 a.m. ET. |
| May 31, 2025 | 2025 ERAS season ends at 5 p.m. ET. |
Recruitment for the 2025 Pediatric Fellowship Application Cycle
The UF Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship program is aware of the challenges that have and will continue to arise for the upcoming interview season. As an institution, under the leadership of our Graduate Medical Education (GME) office, it has been decided that all residency and fellowship programs based at UF Gainesville will only be offering virtual interviews this year. As our local situation evolves and additional recommendations are made, we will update this site with information regarding application requirements, interview dates, and whether opportunities will exist for in-person second looks. We look forward to engaging with applicants in a safe and meaningful way and embracing creative approaches to introduce applicants to the UF Division of Pediatric Cardiology, our fellowship program, and the beautiful Gainesville community.