Aortic Surgery Fellowship

The Baylor College of Medicine Aortic Surgery Fellowship (TMB #580-48-04-14) program is a one-year non-ACGME accredited program, approved by the Texas Medical Board. The program may be extended to a second year as determined by the program director. Fellows will undergo an evaluation of performance during the academic year may be used to determine the feasibility of extending their stay.

The mission of this fellowship is to provide specialized training in aortic surgery beyond cardiothoracic residency training in an environment that is aortic-focused and stresses clinical excellence. This fellowship includes an intense clinical experience in aortic and adult cardiac surgery, which includes but is not limited to: the treatment of aortic disease (aneurysms and dissection) utilizing both open and endovascular techniques; the treatment of coronary and valvular disorders (predominantly aortic but also including other heart valves); treatment of pulmonary, esophageal, mediastinal, chest wall, diaphragmatic, and other cardiovascular disorders, and the use of cardiac and respiratory support devices.

For more information about the program, kindly visit https://www.bcm.edu/department...

Prerequisites:

Residents and practicing surgeons who have completed their cardiothoracic surgery training (or equivalent) and desire further training in aortic surgery are eligible to apply to our program.

These applicants must have either completed the required training or be in their final year of training in their home country when they apply to the program. English fluency (both written and spoken) is required.

How To Apply:

Application Requirements

• A completed Baylor College of Medicine House Staff Application
• Personal statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three passport-sized photographs (optional)
• Three letters of recommendation from faculty members

Letters should be addressed to:
Joseph S. Coselli, M.D.
Professor and Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Program Director, Aortic Surgery Fellowship Program
Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza, BCM 390
Houston, TX 77030

• USMLE 1, 2, and 3 Board Scores (Note: These are required without exception for foreign applicants)
• American Board of Surgery In-Training (ABSITE) exams (required of US applicants)
• Medical school diploma in its original language, as well as in English (copied and notarized, stating that is a true copy of the original)
• Medical school transcript in its original language, as well as in English (copied and notarized, stating that is a true copy of the original)
• Dean's verification of pending or past graduation
• ECFMG certificate if a foreign medical graduate (copied and notarized). Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing.

International Graduates

International graduates will need to contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates for information regarding the process of paperwork for students and graduates of foreign medical schools. Baylor College of Medicine requires international medical graduates to meet the requirements for an Institutional Permit, as outlined by the Texas Medical Board, and the documents necessary for a J-1 Visa.

Please submit application material to our program coordinator:
Amy Silva
Program Coordinator, Aortic Surgery Fellowship Program
Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza, BCM 390
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 798-6078
Fax: (713) 798-8941
Email: [email protected]