Cardiology

• The Division of Cardiology at The Hospital for Sick Children was established in 1938, as one of the first dedicated units treating children with congenital heart disease. Almost 80 years later, the Division remains one of the most prestigious and productive in the world.
• We offer a comprehensive three-year training program in general paediatric cardiology that is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Rotations are offered in: in-patient cardiology, ambulatory cardiac clinic, cardiac critical care, echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, electrophysiology, interventional catheterization, heart function and cardiac transplantation, cardiac imaging, and adult congenital heart disease.
• Multiple elective opportunities are available both within the Heart Centre and abroad.
• A variety of daily teaching in addition to protected weekly academic half day contribute to a reach teaching environment.
• SickKids was voted the Number #1 Children’s Hospital in the world for 2021 and the Top Canadian healthcare institution in high-quality Research for 2020.
• We have trained fellows from over 45 countries! Take a look at this map to see where some of our fellows have come from: Paediatric Cardiology Fellows at SickKids

Program Director

Dr. Conall Morgan

Education Administrative Coordinator

Ashley Cunha

Residency Program Committee

Dr. Conall Morgan (Chair)
Dr. Anica Bulic

Dr. Haley Christian

Dr. Andreea Dragulescu

Dr. Lindsay Freud

Dr. Audrey Marshall

Dr. Alyssa Power

Dr. Mike Seed

Dr. Elizabeth Stephenson

Dr. Sara Thorne

Chief Resident/Fellow(s)

Elected Resident/Fellow Representatives from each year 

Competence Committee

Dr. Anica Bulic (Chair)

Dr. Andreea Dragulescu

Dr. Vitor Guerra

Dr. Conall Morgan

Dr. Alyssa Power 
Dr. Isra Valverde

Current Chief Fellow(s)

Dr. Osama Abumregha

The Core Paediatric Cardiology program at SickKids is designed as a three-year comprehensive training program in academic paediatric cardiology. Trainee wellness and a safe inclusive learning environment are at the core of our program. Our program is recognized by both the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Board of Pediatrics. We have transitioned fully to Competency by Design since 2020. Rotations are typically one month in duration. Protected research time occurs throughout the duration of training. Elective opportunities exist in a wide range of subspecialities and the option of electives outside the program exist. 

Program structure 

First year

The first year of the program is focused primarily on clinical cardiology. Rotations include:

• Inpatient cardiology
• Cardiology consultations
• Echocardiography
• Electrophysiology
• MRI/CT
• Outpatient clinic
• Research (1 month)
• Cardiac Catheterization

Second year

The second year of training incorporates rotations in the cardiac ICU as well as additional training in the core disciplines of cardiology. Significant time is spent in research during the second year. Rotations include:

• Cardiac ICU
• Cardiac catheterization
• Echocardiography (including transesophageal and fetal)
• Electrophysiology
• Heart function and transplant
• Longitudinal outpatient clinic
• Research (3 months)

Third year

The third year of training solidifies training in the core disciplines as well as giving autonomy to the trainee in ‘senior trainee’ roles. Again, significant time is dedicated to elective and research time. Rotations include: 

• Inpatient cardiology (as a senior trainee)
• Cardiac ICU
• Echocardiography (including TEE, fetal, review)
• Electrophysiology
• Cardiac catheterization
• Longitudinal outpatient clinic
• Adult Congenital Cardiology (located in Toronto General Hospital)
• Research/Elective (4 months)

On call 

In-hospital on call is a requirement of the training program. We have a 24+2 hour on call rule (PARO guideline) meaning that you will have the day off following your on call. Third year trainees participate in echo back up on call to provide support for new first year trainees (home call). An on call stipend is provided.

Evaluation

We have a robust system of assessment within the program with Competency Based medical education at the heart of our program.

• Our program has fully transitioned to Competency by Design (CBD) since 2020. Training is divided into four stages: Transition to discipline, Foundations of discipline, Core of discipline and, finally, Transition to practice. Trainees are evaluated based on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and In-Training Assessment Reports (ITARs). The competency committee meets regularly and reviews each trainees progress and determines their suitability to progress to the next stage of training. A faculty advisor provides feedback to the trainee following these meetings.
• Trainees from each year of core training are required to write the In-Training Examination of the American Board of Pediatrics at the beginning of each academic year. This gives candidates the opportunity to compare their knowledge with other individuals at the same level of training.
• Electronic In-Training Assessment Reports (ITARs) are automatically sent to the rotation supervisor at the end of each rotation. After the supervising cardiologist completes the electronic evaluation form, it is forwarded to the trainee who will review and sign it on-line. Faculty meet to discuss the evaluations with the trainees upon completion of the rotation.
• Participation in Annual OSCE. Provides an opportunity to prepare for the Royal College certifying examination as well as receive feedback as to how they compare to their peers.

We believe that strong mentorship is key to a successful residency and/or fellowship and successful career. Each trainee is paired with both a personal/career mentor and a research mentor. They will remain with you during the duration of the training program. The program director also serves to provide mentorship during semi-annual reviews and on ad hoc basis throughout your training.

The Division of Cardiology has a long history of research excellence and the training program encourages our trainees to get involved in research projects throughout the duration of their training. Dedicated research rotations occur in each year. A formal research curriculum has been incorporated into our academic half day to provide you with the foundational principles of research. Each trainee is assigned a research mentor.

A scholarship oversight committee provides additional guidance and mentorship around trainee's scholarly activity. The program provides funding for trainees to attend a scientific conference annually (because on occasion, they can attend more than one). There is an annual trainee research award awarded to a trainee who demonstrated excellence in scholarly work over the previous year. Dedicated research fellowships and innovation seed funding for research projects are available through a peer-reviewed process. Funding and conference leave is provided to attend conferences on an annual basis.

The training program has a strong history of providing excellent formal and informal educational opportunities. We offer a rich series of lectures in an academic half day setting, which is protected time from clinical duties. We routinely evaluate and update the content of our half day lecture series. Guest speakers from outside of the Division are regularly invited and examples of topics have included wellness strategies, feedback and coaching and teaching the teacher.

Outside of the academic half day setting, teaching occurs in multiple places that include:

• Faculty delivered informal case-based discussions in cath, echo, CT/MRI
• Professor rounds: Weekly in-depth discussions about challenging cases
• Fetal teaching: Weekly multidisciplinary fetal teaching
• Cardiovascular surgical teaching, offered in conjunction with Cardiovascular surgical trainees

We foster teaching excellence in our trainees and offer multiple opportunities for trainee led teaching. There is an annual teaching award given to both the core and subspecialty trainee who demonstrated commitment and excellence in education throughout the year.

Examples of trainee-led teaching include:

• Core and subspecialty led daily teaching
• Paediatric resident teaching
• Annual cardiology PERLs sessions

Trainees attend weekly cardiovascular surgical rounds in which surgical or interventional strategies are made for patients with congenital or acquired heart disease. Weekly surgical performance rounds and monthly Mortality and Morbidity rounds are held for programmatic improvement.

This is our current teaching schedule.

The physical, psychological, and social wellbeing of our trainees is key to our success as a training program. We have a Wellness Committee made up of both faculty and trainees that strive to improve trainee wellness. Initiatives include:

• Annual trainee retreat
• Yoga and running clubs
• Balint groups for debriefing after traumatic events
• Strengthening our mentorship program
• Establishing a wellness curriculum
• Social events
• Career evenings

Visit the Office of Learner Affairs for additional wellness resources. 

What are equity, diversity, and inclusion?

• Equity: equal access to treatment, opportunities, resources, and advancements
• Diversity: acknowledging and embracing differences between people and ensuring fair representation
• Inclusion: providing a safe and respectful space where all are welcomed and engaged

Why are they important?

Equity, diversity, and inclusion matter because the heart of this program are the people: residents, fellows, faculty, patients, and families. We strive to cultivate an environment where everyone feels comfortable being their true selves, where differences are respected and valued and where trainees are empowered to collaborate and share their ideas.

What is being done within the program to foster a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion? 

As a training program that accepts trainees from all over the world, we welcome different perspectives as it is this diversity that drives innovation and growth. By recognizing, addressing, and minimizing bias and inequities, we are working to create a space that is open, supportive, and respectful.

A few examples of initiatives within our program:

• Allyship Training
• Hidden Curriculum Training
• Implicit Bias Training

To see more EDI programs at SickKids and the University of Toronto, please visit the webpages below

• Department of Paediatrics
• Office of Inclusion and Diversity, University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine
• Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office, University of Toronto

Eligibility 

• You must be a licensed paediatrician or eligible for licensing in your home juristicion 
• We accept applicants across North America and internationally

The academic year commences on July 1 and ends on June 30. Trainees are expected to start on July 1 and all registration requirements must be in place prior to the start date. 

How to apply - International Applicants (including US citizens)

1. Complete the online Fellowship Application Form
2. Upload the Application Package at the end of the online Fellowship Application Form, which consists of the following documents: 
   • Up-to-date curriculum vitae (please include date of birth, home address and country of birth)
   • Letter of intent
   • Photocopy of your medical degree (university degree)
   • Notarized translation of your medical degree in English (if applicable)
   • Photocopy of your paediatrics certificate or if you are currently a paediatric trainee, please arrange for your program director or specialty board (e.g. American Board of Pediatrics) to provide us with a letter of good standing 
   • Notarized translation of your specialty certificate (paediatrics) in English (if applicable)
3. Three (3) reference letters (on official letterhead dated within the last 12 months in .pdf format), including one reference letter from your program director, to be emailed to the Heart Centre Medical Education email addressed to:  

Dr. Conall Morgan 
Program Director
Division of Cardiology
The Hospital for Sick Children
Email: cardiology.meded@sickkids.ca

Deadlines

Processing times have changed.

Applications will be accepted from September 1, 2024 to January 3, 2025 for the academic year commencing July 1, 2026.

Please note that deadlines are firm, and letters of reference must be received before the deadline to complete the application process. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Funding

There are two types of funding possible for this Fellowship Program:

1. The Hospital for Sick Children payroll: These positions are fully funded by the Department of Paediatrics at SickKids.
2. Externally funded: These positions may be funded by an outside institution or scholarship. There is a strict requirement with respect to the minimum salary required. A funding confirmation letter must be provided by the institution or scholarship immediately following acceptance into the program.

Current Trainees | 2023–2024

Core Trainees

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Graduating Core Trainees 

2023–2024

Osama Abumregha, MD (Chief Fellow)
Jose Aldana Aguirre, MD
Alexandra Taylor, MD
Pierre-Olivier Veillette, MD

2022–2023

Yuval Bitterman, MD (Chief Fellow)
Joshua Griesman, MD
Katie Losenno, MD
Carlos Villalobos, MD

2021–2022

Abdulaziz Alosaimi, MD
Devin Chetan, MD
Alison Howell, MD (Co-Chief Fellow)
Bhavikkumar Langanecha, MD (Co-Chief Fellow)

2020–2021

Laurent Desjardins, MD
Michael Fridman, MD
Aine Lynch, MD (Co-Chief Fellow)
Jonathan Wong, MD (Co-Chief Fellow)
Oshri Zaulan, MD

2019–2020

Safwat Aly, MD (Co-Chief Fellow)
Michael Muhame, MD (Co-Chief Fellow)

2018–2019 

Mahmoud Al Salehi, MD
Koyelle Papneja, MD
Alyssa Power, MD (Chief Fellow)

1. I have applied, now what's next? 

Once all applications have been reviewed, all candidates will be notified by the Education Coordinator of the status of their application. 

2. Do you fund international applicants?

We happily accept international applicants for both the Paediatric Cardiology Core Training Program and the Subspecialty Fellowship Program. Funding is available for a limited number of positions in each academic year. 

Applicants can also be externally funded by an outside institution, government, scholarship and/or grant. Please note, there is a strict requirement with the minimum salary required. A funding confirmation letter must be provided by the institution or scholarship immediately following acceptance into the program. 

3. What is it like working and living in Toronto? 

Toronto is the largest city in Canada, and the fourth largest city in North America; with a population of 2.7 million people. Toronto is known for diversity and multiculturalism. The Greater Toronto Area, (GTA) is home to more than 180 languages and dialects and more then half our population was born outside Canada, making your time in Toronto a fascinating multicultural experience to remember!

Toronto has a lot to offer. Toronto is consistently ranked one of the safest and most livable cities in the world, making our city the perfect home away from home, for you and your family.

Toronto is home to a beautiful waterfront area steps away from the downtown core, perfect for biking, walking, and cycling. Come and visit one of our stunning parks, beaches, or take in other attractions such the iconic CN tower, Royal Ontario Museum or Casa Loma. It is also known for popular sporting events, shops, and restaurants in tourist areas like Yonge Street and the Distillery Historic District.

We invite you to come and experience life in Toronto!

If you have any further questions, please email us at cardiology.meded@sickkids.ca or call (416) 813-7654 ext. 407467.

Eligibility 

• You must have completed or will have completed your training in paediatric cardiology by the start date of the fellowship in order to be considered for this position
• We accept applicants from Canada and Internationally
  
  

How to apply

1. Complete the online Fellowship Application Form
2. Upload the Application Package at the end of the online Fellowship Application Form , which consists of the following documents: 
   • Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (please include date of birth, home address and country of birth)
   • Letter of Intent
   • Photocopy of your Medical Degree (University Degree)
   • Notarized translation of your medical degree in English - if applicable
   • Photocopy of your Paediatrics Certificate
   • Notarized translation of your specialty certificate (Paediatrics) in English – if applicable
   • Photocopy of your Paediatric Cardiology Certificate or if you are currently a Paediatric Cardiology trainee, please arrange for your program director or specialty board to provide us with a letter of good standing 
   • Notarized translation of your specialty certificate (Paediatric Cardiology) in English – if applicable
3. Three (3) Reference Letters (on official letterhead dated within the last 12 months in .pdf format), including one reference letter from your Program Director, to be emailed to the Heart Centre Medical Education email addressed to: 

Dr. Conall Morgan 
Program Director
Division of Cardiology
Hospital for Sick Children
Email: cardiology.meded@sickkids.ca 

Funding

There are two types of funding possible for this Fellowship Program:

1. The Hospital for Sick Children Payroll: These positions are fully funded by the Fellowship program
2. Externally Funded: These positions may be funded by an outside institution or scholarship. There is a strict requirement with respect to the minimum salary required. A funding confirmation letter must be provided by the institution or scholarship immediately following acceptance into the program

Funded Cardiac MRI positions are available every two years beginning July 2025 onwards.

Subspecialty Highlights:

• Collaborative environment between cardiology and radiology 
• 1 dedicated cardiac MRI system co-located with a catheterization suite 
• 750-800 annual cardiac MRIs 
• 3 dedicated cardiac MRI technologists 

Fellowship Highlights:

• 3 fellows per year (cardiology & radiology combined) 
• Full training in MRI scanning/image acquisition, post-processing, and reporting 
• Dedicated cardiac MRI teaching rounds 
• Clinical case presentation at multidisciplinary surgical conference 
• Formal teaching opportunities to cardiology and radiology trainees 
• Expected research requirement with ample interdisciplinary collaborative opportunities 
• Protected academic time 
• No on-call responsibilities 

Staff:

Dr. Israel Valverde (Section Head, Cardiac MRI)
Dr. Christopher Lam 
Dr. Mike Seed (Division Head, Cardiology)
Dr. Shi-Joon Yoo

We offer a one-year subspecialty fellowship in advanced echocardiography. This fellowship is immersive in all aspects of clinical echocardiography. The echocardiography laboratory at SickKids performs 15,000 Transthoracic and 500 transesophageal echocardiograms each year.

Fellowship Highlights:

• Gain expertise in transthoracic image acquisition, optimization, and interpretation for patients with both congenital and acquired heart disease
• Develop skills in advanced imaging technologies such as strain imaging and 3D
• Perform intraoperative transesophageal echocardiograms to assist in surgical decision making
• Provide echo guidance for interventional catheterizations such as ASD device closure, VSD device closure, PDA device closure in preterm infants.
• Present echo images at weekly cardiosurgical conference
• Weekly echo staff physician delivered teaching
• Participate in the teaching of core cardiology trainees and sonographers
• Provide on call support for new core trainees
• Learn and supervise exercise echo

The echocardiography lab at SickKids is a world leader in cardiovascular ultrasound research and our fellowship offers a unique opportunity for trainees to become involved in imaging research. We encourage our fellows to become involved in a research project during their clinical fellowship. Twice monthly echo research rounds are hosted and provide a forum for collaboration and learning. Opportunities to pursue a research fellowship following the clinical training exist.

Staff:

Dr. Luc Mertens (Section Head, Echocardiography)
Dr. Mark Friedberg
Dr. Andreea Dragulescu
Dr. Vitor Guerra
Dr. Conall Morgan (Program Director)
Dr. Anne Dipchand (Section Head, Heart Transplantation)
Dr. Israel Valeverde (Section Head, Cardiac Imaging)
Dr. Lindsay Freud (Section Head, Fetal Cardiac Program) 

Fetal Echocardiography Fellowship

The Fetal Cardiac Program in the Labatt Family Heart Centre offers a one-year comprehensive fetal fellowship for select candidates interested in a career in fetal cardiology. We are one of the largest fetal cardiac programs in the world with seven staff cardiologists and a team of dedicated nurses, sonographers, and administrative assistants. We perform more than 2,500 high-risk fetal echocardiograms per year and serve as a regional, national, and international referral centre.  

In addition to daily fetal clinics at SickKids, we have two daily clinics per week to perform first trimester fetal echocardiograms at Mount Sinai Hospital alongside our maternal-fetal medicine colleagues. Through the Ontario Fetal Centre, which is a collaboration between SickKids and Mount Sinai, we are the only program in Canada to offer percutaneous fetal cardiac intervention.  Additionally, we are one of few centres in the world to perform fetal cardiac MRI, both for clinical and research purposes. Our world-class Genetics team also provides unique opportunities for collaboration and teaching, as well as research avenues through the Cardiac Genome Clinic.

Fellows are exposed to all members of our multi-disciplinary team. There is an abundance of educational opportunities, including weekly case-based teaching; weekly provincial fetal cardiology rounds, which includes journal clubs, pathology rounds, and M&M conferences; and monthly multi-disciplinary perinatal rounds.  Beyond the clinical and educational offerings, fellows typically complete at least one research project during the year with our productive fetal cardiology staff.

The fetal fellowship is generously supported by the Policaro Family.

Staff

Dr. Lindsay Freud (Section Head, Fetal Cardiac Program) 
Dr. Vitor Guerra
Dr. Mike Seed (Division Head, Cardiology)
Dr. Shi-Joon Yoo

Electrophysiology Fellowship

The Paediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology program trains fellows to achieve excellence in all areas of paediatric arrhythmia management. Trainees develop expertise in the diagnosis and management of arrhythmias disorders in children with and without congenital heart disease. This will include invasive and noninvasive testing, as well as medical management, device implantation and management, and catheter ablation. 

PCEP fellows participate in both inpatient and outpatient settings learning to diagnose and manage the full breadth of electrophysiologic conditions. Fellows gain increasing responsibility while learning the management and natural history of a wide variety of cardiac arrhythmias. 

Fellows are involved in all EP procedures, and given increasing responsibility in the EP laboratory. Procedures include diagnostic EP studies and catheter ablation for supraventricular and ventricular tachycardias. They are involved in pacemaker, ICD, and cardiac resynchronization therapy device implantations both in the cath lab and in the operating room in conjunction with cardiac surgery for epicardial procedures. Fellows also participate in non-invasive procedures such as cardioversions and device tests. Fellows consult on patients with arrhythmias and implanted devices in the intensive care units and other inpatient units. 

In the outpatient arena, EP fellows spend a minimum of a half-day each week in one of the arrhythmia outpatient clinics, as well as covering the pacemaker clinic. The fellows rotate among each of the EP faculty clinics, thus affording trainees the opportunity to observe and manage patients longitudinally, and to gain experience with different management styles. They read ECG, exercise tests and Holter monitors under the guidance of the EP staff.

The fellowship is designed to provide trainees with a broad educational experience. In addition to the extensive direct clinical exposure, a variety of educational opportunities are provided during the fellowship. A weekly EP service meeting, attended by all EP faculty and fellows, is used for teaching, discussion of recent cases and complications, as well as upcoming cases in both the cath lab and the operating room. Outpatient consults and challenging cases are also brought to this forum for review and management planning. Fellows attend two monthly meetings on inherited arrhythmia, one reviewing internal cases and one reviewing shared families with our adult partners at Toronto General Hospital. Fellow also present teaching to core cardiology fellows and paediatric residents on a monthly basis. 

Faculty for the PCEP Program

Dr. Elizabeth Stephenson (Section Head, Electrophysiology)
Dr. Anica Bulic
Dr. Robert Hamilton

Interventional Catheterization

Training in interventional cardiology at SickKids offers exposure to a full spectrum of interventional cases and complex patients. Working with a staff of four experienced interventionalists with somewhat unique areas of expertise, the trainee will gain fluency in technical skills and decision-making. Clinical responsibilities include pre- and post-cath care as well as procedural responsibilities. Research and teaching opportunities are available within the Division; the senior fellow typically takes on a leadership role for core trainees rotating through the lab. Adult congenital and structural exposure is available, if desired, through a collaborative experience at Toronto General Hospital. 

Staff

Dr. Audrey Marshall (Section Head, Interventional Catheterization)
Dr. Lee Benson
Dr. Rajiv Chaturvedi

Heart Function and Heart Transplantation 

We offer 1 year of advanced training in cardiomyopathy, heart function, and heart transplantation with a robust ventricular assist device (VAD) program. 

The Cardiomyopathy & Heart Function (CHF) program has been an integral section to the Division of Cardiology since 2005. The CHF program provides expertise in delivering both inpatient and outpatient care for children with all types of cardiomyopathies and those with congenital heart disease and end-stage heart failure. We are participants in the multicenter ACTION learning network and actively involved in heart failure device and drug trials.

The Heart Transplant Program at Sickkids was initiated in 1989 and has done over 380 heart transplants across the paediatric age spectrum.  We have been pioneers in the role of ABO incompatible heart transplantation in children. We represent the largest pediatric heart transplant program in Canada and are active members of the multicenter collaboration Pediatric Heart Transplant Society (PHTS). Fellows in the program have the opportunity to learn about the diagnostic fundamentals and clinical management of pediatric heart transplant patients, infectious/oncological complications in immunocompromised patients, and challenges around allosensitization.

The Heart Transplant & CHF programs run regular interdisciplinary clinics each week as well as additional specialty clinics for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Friedreich’s Ataxia, and a regular cardiomyopathy screening clinic for children with affected family members. We also provide cardiac care for children with neuromuscular diseases, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and for children who have undergone chemotherapy for childhood cancers. In addition, the program runs a robust home inotrope program and is responsible for the care of children requiring ventricular assist devices. We currently support children with both pulsatile and continuous flow VADs.

The Heart Transplant & CHF teams are comprised of pediatric cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, nurse practitioners, dietitians, social workers, child life, occupational and physical therapists, pharmacists, genetic counselors, amongst others.

From a research standpoint, the Heart Transplant & CHF program are at the forefront of innovation with ongoing participation in a number of research activities that include novel drug trials, multi-centre registry participation, advanced genomics and stem cell research, Cardiac Precision Medicine, digital technology, and quality improvement efforts. Fellows in the program have multiple opportunities to participate in research activities during their training.

Staff

Dr. Aamir Jeewa (Section Head, Heart Function) 
Dr. Anne Dipchand (Section Head, Heart Transplantation)
Dr. Alyssa Power
Dr. Seema Mital

Current Trainees | 2024–2025

Subspecialty Trainees

Graduated Subspecialty Fellows 

2023–2024

Yuval Bitterman, MD
Electrophysiology 

Nicholas Fitzgerald, MD
Interventional Catheterization 

Joshua Griesman, MD
Fetal Echocardiography 

Alison Howell, MD 
Echocardiography

Bhavikkumar Langanecha, MD
Heart Function and Transplantation

Sarin Lekcheunskaul, MD
Electrophysiology - Inherited Arrhythmia

Joshua Penslar, MD
Fetal Echocardiography 

Sarah Pradhan, MD
Pulmonary Hypertension

Carlos Villalobos Lizardi, MD 
Echocardiography

2022–2023

Nathaniel Barber, MD 
Fetal Echocardiography 

Emmi Helle, MD
Electrophysiology - Inherited Arrhythmia

Yalin Lin, MD
Pulmonary Hypertension

Aine Lynch, MD
Heart Function and Transplantation

Sarah Pradhan, MD
Interventional Catheterization 

Thomas Salaets, MD, PhD
Echocardiography

2021–2022 

Akintayo Adesokan, MD 
Interventional Catheterization 

Javier Castro, MD 
Heart Function and Transplantation

Michael Fridman, MD
Electrophysiology 

Boekhren Karyostoyo, MD
Echocardiography 

Yalin Lin, MD
Fetal Echocardiography

2020–2021

Safwat Aly, MD
Echocardiography

Bianca Castellanos, MD
Electrophysiology

Barbara de Pinho Cardoso, MD
Heart Function and Transplantation

Kamalvir Gill, MD
Fetal Echocardiography

Carmen Lopez Leiva, MD
Cardiac Imaging

Steven Rathgeber, MD
Interventional Catheterization

Ankavipar Saprungruang, MD
Cardiac Imaging

2019–2020

Ahmad Al Jefri, MD
Electrophysiology 

Jenna Ashkanase, MD
Heart Function and Transplantation

Adrienn Boros-Szabo, MD
Echocardiography

Hannah Bourne, MD
Fetal Echocardiography

Anders Christensen, MD
Interventional Catheterization

Octavio Netto, MD
Electrophysiology

Andrea Pisesky, MD
Echocardiography

Mika Saito, MD
Fetal Echocardiography

Aswathy Vaikom House, MD
Cardiac Imaging

2018–2019

Jessica Laks, MD
Heart Function and Transplantation

Sok Leng Kang, MD
Interventional Catheterization

Gloria Perez, MD
Echocardiography

Mark Shwayder, MD
Electrophysiology

Mari Carmen Vazquez Alvarez, MD
Echocardiography

Teaching Awards for July 2023 – June 2024

Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Core Trainee: Dr. Michael Gritti
Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Subspecialty Trainee: Dr. Carlos Villalobos 
Award for Excellence in Teaching by Faculty Member(s): Drs. Conall Morgan & Isra Valverde

Research Award for July 2023 – June 2024

Labatt Family Heart Centre Research Award: Dr. Michael Gritti

Teaching Awards for July 2022 – June 2023

Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Core Trainee: Dr. Carlos Villalobos 
Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Subspecialty Trainee: Dr. Jordan Ezekian
Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Faculty Member: Dr. Jennifer Russell

Research Award for July 2022 – June 2023

Best Scientific Abstract in the Cardiology Fellowship Program: Dr. Yuval Bitterman

Teaching Awards for July 2021 – June 2022

Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Core Trainee: Dr. Carlos Villalobos
Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Subspecialty Trainee: Dr. Michael Fridman
Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Faculty Member(s): Dr. Lindsay Freud, Dr. Luc Mertens and Dr. Conall Morgan

Teaching Awards for July 2020 – June 2021

Research Awards for July 2020 – June 2021

Award for Excellence in Research by a Core Trainee: Dr. Michael Fridman
Award for Excellence in Research by a Subspecialty Trainee: Dr. Safwat Aly