More than 57 years ago, pre-eminent vascular surgeon, Jesse Thompson, MD, launched only the second Vascular surgery Fellowship in the country at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health. More than 124 fellows have graduated from the program and gone on to provide vascular surgical care to patients the world over.
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital, where the 1st year fellows train for 12 months during fellowship performed 2,496 vascular cases in Fiscal Year 2021. This included 96 TCAR procedures making the hospital one of the top 10 in the United States for these types of procedures. Additionally, Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital is connected to Baylor University Medical Center, which is among the top 10 heart transplant programs in the nation for volume having completed 68 heart transplants in FY21. The hospital was designated by U.S. News and World Report as a high performing hospital for heart failure and received the Platinum award for excellence in life support.
The Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano, where the 2nd year fellows train for 12 months during fellowship performed 1,185 vascular cases in Fiscal Year 2021. Baylor Scott & White Heart – Plano was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a high performing hospital for heart bypass surgery, aortic valve surgery, aortic aneurysm repair and transcatheter aortic valve replacement along with being named as a Best Hospital for Cardiology and Heart Surgery in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. The Baylor Scott & White Heart – Plano also was only one of two facilities in the US who successfully acquired the new "Vascular Verification" designation from the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery in the recent pilot program set out by these societies for comprehensive vascular care.
We accept two fellows per academic 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 52 hospitals, more than 1,200 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 52,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
Curriculum
Rotations
The fellowship is divided into two primary rotations at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital and Baylor Scott & White Heart – Plano.
1st year Vascular fellows are primarily at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital . During this time, all surgery cases are distributed among the vascular fellows and the senior general surgery residents rotating on the vascular teaching service.
2nd year Vascular fellows are primarily at Baylor Scott & White Heart – Plano. During this time, the fellows are primary on all vascular surgery cases. The 2nd year fellows also see patients at clinic and have designated office time.
The caseload includes:
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Extracranial cerebrovascular reconstruction
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Aortic reconstructive procedures
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Renal and mesenteric reconstructive procedures
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Lower extremity revascularization
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Endovascular procedures
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Aneuerysm repair
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Peripheral vascular obstructive surgery
The program also provides exposure to hemodialysis access procedures, sympathectomy, thoracic outlet decompressive procedures and vena caval interruption.
Conferences
Vascular surgery fellows have an opportunity to conduct research and attend national and regional conferences.
Our required didactics include the following:
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Vascular conference
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Aortic conference
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Texas vascular video conference
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Basic science conference
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Journal club
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Mock oral board prep
How to apply
We use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to electronically accept fellowship applications, letters of recommendations, dean’s letters, transcripts and other credentials directly from your medical school.
Application requirements
In addition to the ERAS application, please submit:
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CV
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Personal statement
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Three letters of recommendation (one letter from the residency program director)
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Photograph
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USMLE scores
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ABSITE scores
Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.
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
MacKenzie Shinde
Phone: 469.814.3518
Fax: 469.814.4854
Email: Mackenzie.Erwin@bswhealth.org
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Vascular Surgery Fellowship
Baylor University Medical Center
Roberts Hospital, Suite 1013
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246
Baylor University Medical Center
Roberts Hospital
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246