Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
This two year, ACGME-accredited training experience is designed to promote expertise through outstanding clinical, surgical, academic, investigative and administrative instruction. Our Heart Center is one of the higher-volume pediatric heart centers in the nation with a survival rate frequently above the national average.
The Ward Family Center for Congenital Heart Disease includes 30 board-certified pediatric cardiologists and four congenital cardiothoracic surgeons, eight cardiac intensivists, and eight cardiac anesthesiologists and over 30 advanced practice nurses with support from nursing, social work, nutrition and exercise physiology. The high-volume center offers the region's most comprehensive care from birth to young adulthood for congenital and acquired heart disease, boasting outstanding clinical facilities, and research training opportunities.
Salaries and benefits
2026-27 salaries
- PGY 4: $83,720.00
- PGY 5: $84,657.60
- PGY 6: $86,841.60
- PGY 7: $90,043.20
- PGY 8: $92,310.40
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, October 9, 2026
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 evening events for our candidates as part of our commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Save the date:
- Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (virtual)
- Thursday, October 8, 2026 (in person)
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (virtual)
- Tuesday, December 8, 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 Congenital Cardiac Surgery fellowship.
Our Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship team
Edo Bedzra, MD, MBA
Program Director
ekbedzra@cmh.edu
Kasi Trader, BA
Program Coordinator
ktrader@cmh.edu