With a low student-faculty ratio, our fellows benefit from one-on-one training at one of the largest heart transplant program in Texas.
Baylor University Medical Center(BUMC), part of Baylor Scott & White Health, Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplantation Fellowship Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). BUMC is a busy transplant and LVAD center and is amongst the top 10 high volume transplant centers in the country .
Upon program completion, graduates will qualify to serve as a medical director of a UNOS certified heart transplant program and be eligible for certification in the subspecialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
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.
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
Applicants must have completed at least three years of internal medicine residency and three years of cardiology fellowship training.
In order to be considered for the program, applicants must submit the following materials:
- Personal statement
- CV
- Minimum of three letters of recommendation
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and/or COMLEX scores
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!
Investigación
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Institute – Dallas in collaboration with Baylor Research Institute, coordinates more than 150 clinical trials involving cardiac surgery, cardiology, cardiac and vascular intervention, electrophysiology, vascular surgery and cardiovascular disease prevention.
The Fellow actively participates in research projects equipping the fellow to further their experience in critical thinking and innovative research. Fellows will work closely with Faculty on research that is aligned with their interests.
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Recent publications from fellows
- Chalkley, R. A., W. C. Roberts, S. Patlolla, J. M. Schussler, R. W. Snyder, 2nd, R. L. Smith, 2nd, C. S. Roberts and D. M. Meyer (2020). “Giant Right Coronary Artery Aneurysms.” Am J Cardiol 125(10): 1599-1601.
- Safety and efficacy of ProtekDuo right ventricular assist device: A systemic review
- Alam A, Baran DA, Doshi H, Van Zyl J, Patlolla S, Salem M, Afzal A, Al-Saffar F, Hall SA.Artif Organs. 2023 Jul;47(7):1094-1103. doi: 10.1111/aor.14525. Epub 2023 abril 3.PMID: 37012224 Review.
- Managing Right Ventricular Failure After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implant at a Destination Therapy Center.
- George TJ, Sheasby J, Milligan G, Kabra N, Dimaio JM, Rawitscher DA, Afzal A.Am J Cardiol. 2023 agosto 15;201:1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.05.056. Epub 2023 junio 20.PMID: 37348151
- Balancing the tug of war: intraoperative and postoperative management of multiorgan transplantation.
- Patlolla SS, Gong T, Hall S.Curr Opin Organ Transplant. 2022 febrero 1;27(1):57-63. doi: 10.1097/MOT.0000000000000939.PMID: 34939965 Review.
- The man in the mirror: Biventricular device implantation in a patient with dextrocardia with situs inversus totalis.
- Lemieux A, Patlolla SS, Habash F, Wencker D, Kale P, Schussler JM, Assar MD.HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2022 septiembre 7;8(11):790-792. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2022.08.014. eCollection 2022 Nov.PMID: 36618598 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
- Pathophysiological Basis and Rationale for Early Outpatient Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Infection.
- McCullough PA, Kelly RJ, Ruocco G, Lerma E, Tumlin J, Wheelan KR, Katz N, Lepor NE, Vijay K, Carter H, Singh B, McCullough SP, Bhambi BK, Palazzuoli A, De Ferrari GM, Milligan GP, Safder T, Tecson KM, Wang DD, McKinnon JE, O'Neill WW, Zervos M, Risch HA.Am J Med. 2021 Jan;134(1):16-22. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.07.003. Epub 2020 agosto 7.PMID: 32771461
- Alam A, Milligan GP, Joseph SM. Reconsidering the Diagnostic Criteria of Right Ventricular Primary Graft Dysfunction. J Card Fail 2020; Epub ahead of print 2020/08/11.
- Hicks A, 3rd, Velazco JF, Gohar S, Seliem A, Hall SA, Michel JB. Advanced heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) 2020;33(3):350-6.
- Milligan GP, Alam A, Guerrero-Miranda C. Recognizing Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Coronavirus Disease-2019-Related Respiratory Illness. J Card Fail 2020; Epub ahead of print 2020/05/15.
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.
Contáctanos
Priscilla Braisted
Phone: 214.818.6496
Fax: 214.820.7272
Priscilla.Braisted@BSWHealth.org
Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplantation Fellowship
Baylor University Medical Center
3500 Gaston Ave.
Roberts Hospital, 1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75246
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Centro médico de la Universidad Baylor
Roberts Hospital
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246