Our mission is to educate the next generation of leaders and outstanding clinicians in advanced heart failure and transplantation
- We hope to provide a broad clinical experience by immersing our trainees to a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care, cutting edge technology, scholarship, and groundbreaking research at our state-of-the-art facilities.
- We train our future generation of physicians to embrace necessity of comprehensive evaluation with our cardiothoracic, palliative, structural and social work teams to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care.
- We encourage our fellows to have a scholarly approach to collecting and interpreting medical data and contribute to quality improvement and delivery of care.
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
Sample rotation schedule
| Block | Site | Rotation | % Clinic | % Inpatient | % Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THHP | Clinic | 90 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 | THHP | ICU | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 3 | THHP | Floor | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 4 | THHP | Cath | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 5 | BUMC | ICU | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 6 | THHP | Research/ Pulmonary Hypertension |
50 | 0 | 50 |
| 7 | BUMC | Clinic | 90 | 0 | 10 |
| 8 | THHP | Floor | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 9 | THHP | ICU | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 10 | THHP | Clinic | 90 | 0 | 10 |
| 11 | BUMC | Floor | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 12 | THHP | Cath | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 13 | THHP | Clinic | 90 | 0 | 10 |
Site 1: Baylor & White The Heart Hospital Plano (THHP)
Site 2: Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC)
Fellows are permitted up to 15 working days to take vacation
| Shock/Pre and Post Transplant/MCS Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| LVAD, Shock, TMCS heart Failure ICU | 8 weeks | 2 block |
| Transplant ICU | 4 weeks | 1 block |
| Post Transplant Floor Management | 4 weeks | 1 block |
| MCS Floor Management | 4 weeks | 1 block |
| Pre Floor Management | 4 weeks | 1 block |
| Cath/Vacation | 8 weeks | 1 block |
| Clinic | ||
| Transplant Clinic | 4 weeks | 1 block |
| MCS Clinic | 4 weeks | 1 block |
| Advanced Heart Failure Clinic (pre) | 4 weeks | 1 block |
| Infiltrative CM Clinic | 4 weeks | 1 block |
| PH Clinic | 2 weeks | 1/2 block |
| Research | 2 weeks | 1/2 block |
Fellows will be expected to participate in 10 organ procurements
Fellows will also be required to observe/participate in 5 LVAD implats and 3 transplants
Fellows will be expected to have at least 2 abstracts and 1 manuscript during their year-long training, including a quality improvement project
Conferences
The Core Curriculum has been designed to ensure all the core objectives of an Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support and Heart Transplantation fellowship are covered. The Core Curriculum lecture Series includes 50 lectures covering the following key topics:
- A 5-part lecture series covering cardiogenic shock and temporary support devices
- A 5-part lecture series on infiltrative and hypertrophic cardiomyopathies
- A 10-part lectures series on management of heart failure including reviews of groundbreaking trials
- A 10-part lecture series covering the basics of heart transplantation including evaluation, listing criteria, listing process, surgical management, pre and post-operative management and complications.
- A 5-part lecture series covering immunology and Orthotopic heart transplantation rejection and management
- A 10-part lecture series covering the evaluation and management of durable mechanical circulatory support
- 5 lectures will be reserved for research discussions and miscellaneous topics
This core curriculum will be separate from monthly journal club series and department grand rounds, Cath and echocardiogram conferences.
Research impact
Journal vs # of publications plotted, numbers in parenthesis is the Impact factor of the journal
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2022 publications
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2021 publications
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2020 publications
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
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.
Interviews generally take place in September and 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!
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
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.
Life in Plano
With excellent public and private schools, low crime and affordable homes, Plano provides a great environment to raise a family.
Contact us
Taline Azadian
Program Administrator
Phone: 469.814.3518
Fax: 469.814.4854
Email: Taline.Azadian@BSWHealth.org
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
1100 Allied Drive
Plano, TX 75093