Our program accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) program. Phone: 215-966-3940
- July 1 – ERAS opens for applicants to submit applications
- July 21 – Fellowship programs gain access to applications
- July 30 – Application cycle closes (Washington University Cardiovascular)
- September – Virtual Interviews (Washington University Cardiovascular)
- November 17 – Rank order deadline
- December 1 – Match Day
We require the following supporting documents to be submitted via the ERAS program:
- Application
- Personal statement
- Current CV
- Three letters of recommendation (including one from your current program director)
- Photo (optional)
Medical school transcripts and Dean’s letter are not required.
Foreign medical graduates must have Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification.
National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
We participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Please contact the NRMP for more information. Phone: 202-828-0676.
General Cardiology Fellowship Program
If you have specific questions about our General Cardiology Fellowship Program, please contact:
Andrew Kates, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director, Fellowship Program
Cardiovascular Division
Washington University School of Medicine
660 S. Euclid Ave., Campus Box 8086
St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1093
Phone: 314-362-1297
Email: ciezzi@wustl.edu
Advanced Electrophysiology Fellowship Program
If you have questions about our Electrophysiology Fellowship Program, please contact:
Daniel Cooper, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, Electrophysiology Fellowship Program
Washington University School of Medicine
660 S. Euclid Ave., Campus Box 8086
St. Louis, MO 63110-1093
Phone: 314-454-7851
Email: megan.watters@wustl.edu
Advanced Heart Failure Fellowship Program
If you have questions about our Advanced Heart Failure Fellowship Program, please contact:
Justin M. Vader, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, Advanced Heart Failure Fellowship Program
Cardiovascular Division
Washington University School of Medicine
660 S. Euclid Ave., Campus Box 8086
St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1093
Phone: 314-454-7009
Email: legallo@wustl.edu
Advanced Interventional Fellowship Program
If you have questions about our Advanced Interventional Fellowship Program, please contact:
Howard Kurz, MD, MSE
Professor of Medicine
Director, Interventional Fellowship Program
Washington University School of Medicine
660 S. Euclid Ave., Campus Box 8086
St. Louis, MO 63110-1093
Phone: 314-362-1291
Email: Mdeclue22@wustl.edu
Advanced Structural Heart Program
If you have questions about our Advanced Structural Heart Program, please contact:
Alan Zajarias, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Structural Heart Fellowship
Cardiovascular Division
Washington University School of Medicine
660 S. Euclid Ave., Campus Box 8086
St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1093
Phone: 314-454-8475
Email: ehoernis@wustl.edu
Cardio-Oncology Fellowship Program
If you have questions about our Advanced Cardio-Oncology Fellowship Program, please contact:
Joshua D. Mitchell, MD, FACC
Professor of Medicine
Director, Cardio-Oncology Center of Excellence
Cardiovascular Division
Washington University School of Medicine
660 S. Euclid Ave., Campus Box 8086
St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1093
Phone: 314-273-2255
Email: aleana@wustl.edu
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) has clarified HR Standard 1.20 to provide that hospitals are now required to screen trainees in the same manner as staff employed by the hospital if the trainees work in the same capacity as staff that provide care, treatment and services. In order to meet this standard and continue to provide safe, quality patient care and excellent educational opportunities, the GME Consortium has implemented additional screening requirements for trainees. These additional requirements are consistent with the requirements imposed on other employed staff.
House staff paid by Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine are required to successfully pass all screening requirements including a drug test and criminal background check prior to beginning their training at this institution. All Consortium policies and procedures governing house staff are available on the GME website at under the link “About the GME Consortium.”