Fellowships/Cardiovascular Disease (IM)/University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
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Cardiovascular Disease (IM)Community-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Houston, TX
36
Positions
13.9%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1414831019
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 98
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 70
- Female Faculty:
- 28.60%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 70%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School is a competitive, ACGME-accredited three-year program that delivers comprehensive training across the full spectrum of cardiovascular medicine. Combining clinical excellence with research innovation, the program prepares fellows to become well-rounded leaders in cardiology, grounded in science, skilled in patient care, and guided by ethical practice.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
20 weeks
Salary Progression
$77,135
PGY-1
$77,135
PGY-4
$80,898
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1414831019
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 98
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 9/18/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/14/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 13.9%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.6%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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