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Edythe Tham,
Program Director
Carolina Escudero,
Assistant Director
Welcome to Pediatric Cardiology at the Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta. We have an active and busy clinical program with expertise in all subspecialties of pediatric cardiology and pediatric cardiovascular surgery. Our faculty include 16 pediatric cardiologists who collectively have a wealth of training and knowledge in clinical practice and research including basic science, translational and patient outcomes.
Our program has a busy surgical team, with four pediatric cardiac surgeons who perform the majority of cardiac operations among children and adults with congenital heart disease in Western Canada. This high volume of patients provides our trainees with many opportunities to gain experience within all areas of pediatric cardiology, from clinical evaluation to diagnostic imaging and patient management.
A weekly academic half day, morning case-based and other weekly educational events serve to provide a very comprehensive knowledge base for our residents. Trainees are continually challenged through a series of in-training exams to ensure that they are well prepared for their Pediatric Cardiology Royal College examinations. With the launch of CBD in July 2020, we are more than ready and well-prepared to ensure you meet the goals of this new training system.
Interview Process
Interview Process
Congratulations on getting an interview! Interviews for the Pediatric Cardiology Residency Program will be conducted virtually on October 8, 2020.
Our division will be hosting a virtual social gathering during the evening where you can get to know the faculty and residents. We hope you can attend!
Resident Testimonials
Resident Testimonials
Jayani Abeysekera
Hometown: Windsor, Nova Scotia
Medical School: Dalhousie University
What I like about Edmonton: Very friendly city with tons of green space. There is no shortage of things to do with plenty of shows, concerts, festivals and many restaurants. Edmonton is very active city - the trails are accessible right in the city and are awesome for running and biking.
What are the highlights of the program: Very welcoming and friendly work environment, everyone has really taken the time to get to know me. The training is great with a lot of teaching and tons of volume, acuity and case variety.
One piece of advice you want to share with applicants about the interview process: Be yourself, ask questions, take it all in and just find the program that is the best fit for you in terms of your personality and learning style!
Michael Khoury
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Medical School: Western University
What I like about Edmonton: Edmonton is a wonderful city filled with a multi-cultural and friendly population. The festivals during the summer are a testament to this. Edmonton has the most beautiful running trails of the cities I have visited. There are lots of great restaurants as well. It is a wonderful city for a young family, with plenty of child-friendly resources and activities. I moved here from Toronto and have been very happy in Edmonton.
What are the highlights of the program: The teaching here is outstanding. It really amazes me how invested all the cardiologists are in the trainees. Each patient is a teaching opportunity, with frequent bedside teaching sessions, imaging sessions in clinic, and ECG review any time one appears! In clinics, the cardiologists will frequently supervise your interactions and counselling with the patients and families and provide immediate feedback. I really have been amazed at the total commitment to teaching in this program.
One piece of advice you want to share with applicants about the interview process: Ask lots of questions. Remember, not only are you being interviewed, but this is your opportunity to interview the programs as well! Prior to the interviews make a list of important features you feel a program should have. This will help guide your questions during the interview.
Research and Activities
Research and Activities
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