As a standalone hospital dedicated to cardiovascular care, our training facility provides fellows experience in a broad range of cardiovascular pathology in a diverse population

Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship

The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at The Heart Hospital, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a three-year program that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). COCATS Level II training is expected for all fellows in all rotation.

Located in Plano, TX, The Heart Hospital is a unique training facility dedicated to the comprehensive care of cardiac patients. As a quaternary referral center, The Heart Hospital is staffed by a faculty of nationally- and internationally-renowned cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and vascular surgeons.

The mission of our training program is to expose fellows to a broad range of cardiac pathology and a diverse patient population, while ensuring consistent opportunities to contribute to meaningful clinical research and other scholarly activities. A unique feature of our program is the close working relationship we have with our cardiothoracic and vascular surgery faculty and fellows (who consistently rank in the Top 10 hospitals for surgical volume), with several shared conferences weekly.

Our program accepts four fellows each year.

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.

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Research impact

Journal vs # of publications plotted, numbers in parenthesis is the Impact factor of the journal

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.


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Application requirements

Applicants must have completed at least three years of internal medicine residency.

In order to be considered for the program, applicants must submit the following materials:

  • Personal statement
  • CV
  • Three letters of recommendation (one must be from your program director)
  • ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
  • USMLE and/or COMLEX scores

At this time, we are only sponsoring a J1 visa for those who require a visa.

Deadline for applications is early October.

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!

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano is consistently ranked as a top heart hospital in the country

We are among America's busiest and highest-rated heart hospitals, specializing in life-saving procedures and treatments for congestive heart failure, including endovascular surgery, CABG, heart valve surgery, and ventricular assist device implantation.

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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.

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Well-being resources

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. In addition to these resources, Office of Professionalism and Well-Being is available to support all members of our team.

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Life in Plano

With excellent public and private schools, low crime and affordable homes, Plano provides a great environment to raise a family.

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Contact us

Andrew Catala
Program Administrator

Phone: 469.814.4716
Email: Andrew.Catala@BSWHealth.org

 

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
1100 Allied Drive
Plano, TX 75093

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