Congenital Cardiac Surgery Subspecialty

Congenital Cardiac Surgery News

Updated ABTS Congenital Cardiac Surgery Booklet of Information Now Posted
Refer to the revised Congenital Cardiac Surgery Booklet of Information  for details about the Congenital Initial Certification process.

Two-Year Congenital Fellowship Change 
Beginning in 2023, all candidates for congenital cardiac surgery subspecialty certification will be required to complete 2 consecutive years of ACGME training in a single program and complete 150 major cases, with a minimum of 50 major cases in the first year of training.  These requirements will be effective for congenital residents who started their training on or after July 1, 2023. Click here for more information.

Congenital Certification
Refer to the Congenital Cardiac Surgery Booklet of Information for details on Pathway I and Pathway II certification. There is no alternate pathway for the Congenital Cardiac Surgery Subspecialty certification. 

Synchronization of Certification Dates
The Board approved plans to synchronize the certificate dates of the congenital certificate with the primary thoracic surgery certificate. Read More

Leave of Absence Policy
Effective February 25, 2022, the ABTS revised its Leave of Absence Policy that effects all congenital cardiac surgery residents, including those in 1-year or 2-year programs. To read more about the new policy, click here.

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