Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
The U-M Medical School Department of Cardiac Surgery offers a two-year ACGME-accredited Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship that begins August 1 and concludes July 31. The program is intended for surgeons who have completed a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship, six-year integrated thoracic surgery residency, or 4+3 training program.
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How to Apply
The Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship participates in the San Francisco Match (SF Match).
Applications to the fellowship are accepted every other year, and upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to pursue subspeciality certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery through the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS).
For questions or additional information, please contact our Education Manager, Karen Bowring.
Curriculum
Fellows receive advanced training in the diagnosis and management of patients with congenital heart disease, complemented by comprehensive exposure to all aspects of perioperative care.
Training takes place within our Section of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, a nationally and internationally recognized program known for clinical excellence and leadership in the field. Based at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, the fellowship offers an immersive experience in a high-volume center performing over 750 cases annually, including one of the highest volumes of STAT 5 cases in the country.
The center delivers comprehensive congenital heart disease care, spanning high-risk neonatal operations, adult congenital heart surgery, hybrid procedures, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. Fellows are exposed to some of the most challenging conditions in congenital heart surgery, including staged palliation for single ventricle defects, complex forms of transposition, and other STAT 4 and 5 procedures.
The fellowship emphasizes technical excellence, clinical decision-making, and a multidisciplinary team approach. A close partnership between Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery within the U-M Congenital Heart Center ensures robust collaboration through shared case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and joint research efforts. Fellows are fully integrated into this dynamic and collegial environment, gaining invaluable experience that prepares them for leadership in the field.
Current Fellows
Our current fellows are completing advanced training under the mentorship of renowned specialists through programs that emphasize collaborative learning and professional distinction to prepare them for the next stage of their careers.
Recent Graduates
John Vossler, MD, MS, MBA
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
Timothy Lancaster, MD, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
University of Michigan Health
Ann Arbor, MI
Reilly Hobbs, MD, MBS
Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
University of Utah Health
Salt Lake City, UT
Vikram Sood, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
University of Michigan Health
Ann Arbor, MI
Robert Sorabella, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Program Leadership
Vikram Sood
Medical School
Karen Bowring
Heather Kunz
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