Baylor University Medical Center - Dallas, Texas
The Critical Care Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center is a one-year ACGME-accredited program designed to equip specialists with the knowledge and skills required to manage the complexity, acuity, and severity of illness in critically ill patients
Upon successful completion, fellows are eligible to sit for the ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine) Critical Care Medicine board exam.
This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for those with backgrounds in cardiology, nephrology, or infectious disease to expand their expertise and integrate critical care into their clinical practice.
As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 53 hospitals, more than 1,300 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 59,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
Curriculum
Overview
Fellows will gain hands-on experience across various intensive care units at Baylor University Medical Center and our adjoining Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas, including surgical/trauma, medical cardiac, cardiovascular, neuro, BMT, and medical ICUs. Additionally, fellows will work with mechanical circulatory support and our Platinum Designated ECMO program. BUMC is equipped with 124 critical care beds in total.
To ensure focused learning, each ICU unit features dedicated teaching hallways, limiting patient volume and allowing for a careful selection of complex cases. Faculty lead daily multi-disciplinary teaching rounds, providing bedside instruction, discussing pathophysiology, and incorporating current evidence into clinical decisions. Each team is limited to 15 patients, fostering a high-quality, individualized learning experience.
Our commitment to our Medical Education community
Baylor University Medical Center, Graduate Medical Education (GME) is committed to passionately promoting a training environment where all feel welcomed and valued. A culture of belonging fosters innovation and is a catalyst for building dynamic teams that serve our communities.
How to apply
Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and uses the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to electronically accept fellowship applications, letters of recommendations, dean’s letters, transcripts and other credentials directly from the applicant's medical school.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all application materials are completed and properly submitted through ERAS. The Fellowship Selection Committee will review all completed applications and select candidates for interviews. Interviews will be arranged by invitation only.
Application requirements
Candidates eligible for consideration must have completed an ACGME Accredited ABIM fellowship in Cardiology, Nephrology or Infectious Diseases.
A complete application includes:
- Three letters of recommendation (including one from the chief of internal medicine Program Director at the current program)
- Personal statement
- CV
- USMLE transcripts (Steps I and II are required, and Step III is desirable; however, interviews and rankings will be conducted if Step III scores are not available at the deadline)
- ECFMG certificate, if applicable
Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.
Faculty and fellows
Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented fellows bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!
Train at a nationally recognized major teaching hospital
Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a major patient care, teaching and research center providing quaternary care to Dallas, the Southwest region and patients seeking specialized care from around the world.
Working at Baylor Scott & White Health
Stipend and benefits
In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.
Well-being resources
This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.
Life in Dallas
Dallas provides access to metropolitan entertainment and culture while maintaining the lowest cost of living among the top 10 largest U.S. cities.
Contact us
Cynthia Hernandez
Cynthia.Hernandez2@BSWHealth.org
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Baylor University Medical Center
Roberts Hospital
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246