University of California (San Francisco)
The University of California (San Francisco) Adult Congenital Heart Disease fellowship in San Francisco, CA is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
UCSF two-year ACGME-accredited ACHD fellowship providing level III training for cardiologists who want to lead ACHD programs, accepting one fellow a year. Formal rotations in the congenital interventional cath lab, congenital cardiac surgery and pediatric cardiac ICU, echo, advanced imaging, congenital electrophysiology, heart failure and exercise physiology, with two longitudinal ACHD clinics a week and 6 months of elective or research time, and no administrative duties.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Fellows get 4 weeks of vacation, health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a doula and childcare access, and UCSF can sponsor J-1 and H-1B visas; the ACHD fellowship is paid at PGY level 7.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $101,801.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $104,550.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $107,917.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $111,434.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $115,224.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $118,807.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $122,131.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $127,569.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-9 | 2026-2027 | $130,596.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 1, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
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- Program length (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
- Program director (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
- Positions per year (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Aarthi Sabanayagam, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Ayesha Salahuddin, MD
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Adult Congenital Heart Disease fellowship training
Adult Congenital Heart Disease is a fellowship. Eligibility, including which residencies qualify, is set by the program and the certifying board, so confirm it before applying.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of California (San Francisco) Adult Congenital Heart Disease fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of California (San Francisco) Adult Congenital Heart Disease fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 2 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of California (San Francisco) Adult Congenital Heart Disease fellowship offer?
The directory records 1 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of California (San Francisco) Adult Congenital Heart Disease fellowship pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.