Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
The Ward Family Center at Children’s Mercy is a high-volume center offering the region's most comprehensive care from birth to young adulthood for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease. Our center offers outstanding clinical facilities and research training opportunities. The team includes:
- 46 board-certified pediatric cardiologists
- 4 congenital cardiothoracic surgeons and a congenital cardiac surgery fellow
- 1 advanced imagining fellow a year
- 43 advanced practice nurses
- Exercise laboratory with 3 doctoral and 1 masters level exercise physiologists
- Thrive program offering multidisciplinary psychosocial support from social work, psychology, child life, music therapy, financial counseling, chaplaincy, and palliative care
- Dedicated cardiac nutrition support
The Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship program is a three-year training experience dedicated to promoting the fellows' expertise through outstanding clinical, academic, investigative and administrative instruction. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to ensuring fellows receive the highest-quality training as they prepare for a successful clinical practice. Highlights of our fellowship:
- Increased from 2 to 3 categorical fellows per year starting in July 2026.
- Fellows will develop clinical knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular conditions.
- Dedicated research objectives will teach fellows the methodology for meaningful scientific investigation.
- Fellows will become proficient in invasive and noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- The program provides vast opportunities to learn optimal clinical care and consultation for pediatric patients with cardiovascular disease.
Salaries and benefits
2025-26 salaries
- PGY 4: $80,891.20
- PGY 5: $81,744.00
- PGY 6: $83,657.60
- PGY 7: $87,006.40
- PGY 8: $89,190.40
Benefits for fellows
- $1,500 Educational stipend per academic year for books, travel and other educational materials
- $2,250 Professional stipend for academic year to present scholarly activity
- Health and dental insurance for trainee and dependents with no premiums
- $800 a year Lifestyle Spending Account
- Hospital-issued Laptop/iPad
- Free parking
- Moving allowance
- 6 weeks paid medical leave
- 6 weeks paid family leave
- 20 days of vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid board exam
- Access to clinical and research librarians, statisticians, scientific writers and learning specialists
- Tuition allowance of $5,250 per year
- On-site fitness center and wellness center

Check us out IRL!
Graduate Medical Education Open House
Explore our hospital and our city. Experience our culture of wellbeing and support firsthand. See your future here, with us.
Save the date:
- Friday, November 14, 2025
One night lodging paid. Participation will not affect your ranking. All invited applicants will receive additional information at the time of their invitation to interview.
Mix & Mingles
Children's Mercy is dedicated to recruiting and training pediatric learners from a wide range of backgrounds, unique perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to provide exceptional care by building a team that mirrors the communities we serve. This year, we will offer both virtual and in-person Mix and Mingle events for our candidates as part of our commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Save the date:
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (virtual)
- Thursday, November 13, 2025 (in person)
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (virtual)
Participation will not affect your ranking. All invited applicants will receive additional information at the time of their invitation to interview.

Academic curriculum
Learn more about the curriculum, including didactics, courses and workshops.
Faculty and fellows
Meet the team of fellows and faculty for the Pediatric Cardiology fellowship.
Research
Learn more about the research opportunities and focuses offered during this fellowship.
Apply for the program
Prospective candidates should apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program participates in the National Residency Matching Program. Learn more about how to apply.
Our Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship team
Amanda Mcintosh, MD
Program Director
(816) 302-3694
ammcintosh@cmh.edu
Kasi Trader, BA
Program Coordinator
ktrader@cmh.edu