Baylor University Medical Center - Dallas, Texas
Our comprehensive one-year program is tailored for physicians who are passionate about the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
The Preventative Cardiology Fellowship offers hands-on clinical experience with leading specialists, exposure to advanced therapies like lipoprotein apheresis and dyslipidemia treatments, and opportunities for impactful research. This one-year, Texas Medical Board–sponsored program is ideal for Internal Medicine graduates seeking in-depth training in lipid metabolism disorders, along with the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases.
Curriculum
Procedures
As an active lipid apheresis center, the fellowship will provide training for conducting and managing patients undergoing lipid pheresis. Therefore, our fellowship will provide comprehensive education and training designed to provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors for the most expert practice of lipid management and preventive cardiology.
By the end of training, the fellow will:
- Understand the pathophysiology of lipid disorders and atherosclerosis in both coronary and non-coronary vascular territories.
- Manage complex and inheritable lipid metabolism disorders and their clinical manifestations.
- Develop novel treatment strategies for lipid metabolism related disorders.
- Gain experience in ongoing clinical and translational research in areas of lipid metabolism and cardiac/vascular disease conditions.
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.
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.