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
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 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
Sample rotation schedule
| Y 2022-2023 | July 1- July 30 | July 31 - Aug 27 | Aug 28 - Sept 24 | Sept 25 - Oct 22 | Oct 23 - Nov 19 | Nov 20 - Dec 17 | Dec 18 - Jan 14 | Jan 15- Feb 11 | Feb 12- Mar 10 | Mar 11 - April 7 | April 8 - May 5 | May 6 - June 2 | June 3 - June 30 |
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| 1 | Echo 1 | Cath 1 | Consult 1 | CCU1 | Research 1 | Cath 2 | Echo 2 | HF 1 | Nuclear 1 | CCU2 | EP 1 | Research 2 | Cath 3 |
| 2 | Echo 1 | Consult 1 | CCU1 | HF 1 | Cath 1 | Nuclear 1 | Research 1 | CCU2 | EP 1 | Cath 2 | Echo 2 | Research 2 | Cath 3 |
| 3 | Consult 1 | Echo 1 | Research 1 | Cath 1 | EP 1 | CCU1 | Cath 2 | Research 2 | Echo 2 | Cath 3 | HF 1 | Nuclear 1 | CCU 2 |
| 4 | Cath 1 | Echo 1 | EP 1 | Consult 1 | CCU 1 | Research | HF 1 | Cath 2 | Echo 2 | Nuclear 1 | CCU 2 | Cath 3 | Research 2 |
| 5 | EP 2 | Research | Echo 3 | Cath 4 | HF 2 | MM Imaging | CCU3 | Echo 4 | HF 3 | Research | Cath 5 | Echo 5 | Consult 2 |
| 6 | CCU3 | Cath 4 | Echo 3 | EP 2 | Research 1 | HF 2 | Echo 4 | MM Imaging | Cath 5 | Consult 2 | Echo 5 | CCU 4 | Research 2 |
| 7 | Cath 4 | MM Imaging | HF 2 | Research 1 | Echo 3 | Consult 2 | Research | EP 2 | CCU3 | Echo 4 | Nuclear 1 | Cath 5 | Echo 5 |
| 8 | HF 2 | CCU3 | Cath 4 | Echo 3 | Cath 5 | Echo 4 | Consult 2 | Research | MM Imaging | EP 2 | Consult 3 | Echo 5 | Research |
| 9 | MM imaging | Nuclear 3 | Vascular 1 | MM imaging | Echo 6 | MM imaging | Research | Consult 4 | Vascular 2 | Cath 6 Elective Admin |
MM Imaging CT3 / MRI3 Elective |
Research | MM Imaging CT6 / MRI6 Elective |
| 10 | Vascular1 | MM Imaging | Cath 6 | Research | Consult 4 | Cath 7 | Elective | MM Imaging | Cath 8 | Research | Vascular 2 Congenital |
Echo 6 | Vascular 3 Elective |
| 11 | Nuclear 2 | Research | MM Imaging | Echo 6 | Nuclear 3 | Research | Cath 6 | Echo 7 | Elective | MM Imaging Elective Nuclear 4 CT3 / MRI3 |
Elective HF |
Consult 4 | Echo 8 Elective |
| 12 | MM imaging | Vascular | Research | Nuclear 3 | Research | Echo 6 | MM imaging | Cath 5 | Consult 4 | Echo 7 Elective |
Cath 6 | EP 5 Elective |
EP 6 Elective |
Call schedule
Current call coverage
Call coverage is 1 in every 6 for weekends and 1 in every 5 for weekdays.
Conferences
Our fellowship offers a wide variety of educational conferences for the Cardiovascular Disease Fellows.
- EKG/EP Conference
- Cardiology Grand Rounds
- Cardiology Journal Club*
- Cardiology Board Review
- Cardiology Echocardiography Conference*
- Pathology Conference*
- Cardiac Catheterization Conference*
- Nuclear Conference
- High Risk Surgery Conference*
- Cardiology M&M and Section Conferences
- Internal Medicine Grand Rounds*
- Imaging Conf (CT, ECHO, MRI, Nuclear)
* Indicates joint conferences with CT Surgery fellows
Research
Our faculty members are active in scholarly activities, and include several national principal investigators (PIs) on multiple studies.
There is a weekly research conference and a monthly conference where investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored trials are discussed. This conference includes discussion on how research is explained to patients and applied to patient care.
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.
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!
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
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