Program Overview

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Introduction to the Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship

The Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine is based out of the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This fellowship offers a year-long ACGME-certified program specializing in adult cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and transplant anesthesia.

Program Details

The program provides fellows with experience in a wide variety of complex cardiothoracic procedures, including:

• Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery
• Heart valve repairs/replacements
• Adult congenital heart disease repairs
• Ascending aortic replacements
• Aortic arch replacements
• Open and minimally invasive descending aorta replacements
• Minimally invasive cardiac procedures
• Robotic-assisted cardiac surgery
• Percutaneous procedures performed in the hybrid operating rooms as well as the Cath lab
• Left/right ventricular assist device placement
• Total artificial heart implantation
• Heart transplant
• Lung transplant
• Liver transplant

Additional Clinical Experiences

In addition to the primary clinical rotations within the specialized operating rooms of the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, fellows can complete electives with the outstanding cardiology service, perfusion service, as well as gain extra experience in pediatric and adult congenital heart surgery at Texas Children's Hospital.

Program Structure and Faculty

Each class is comprised of ten outstanding and diverse fellows from all over the country, united by their desire and interest in learning more about cardiothoracic anesthesia. The program is led by:

• Daniel Tolpin, M.D., Program Director
• Kirk Jackson, M.D., Associate Program Director

Admissions

The Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia fellowship participates in the SF match program. To apply, please submit the following through the SF match site:

• Three letters of recommendation
  • One letter from a training program director
  • Two letters from objective physicians who have direct personal knowledge of the applicant's skills and ethics

Benefits

Fellows receive a stipend at the national average, with Houston's cost of living ranking among the lowest of metropolitan areas in the United States. Additional benefits include:

• A $1,500 education stipend
• A PTE Masters membership for online Echo training
• Access to wellness resources to support physical and emotional well-being
• Information about vacation and leave of absence available on the graduate medical education website

Dual Faculty/Training Position

The Department of Anesthesiology at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is seeking a qualified Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist for its Division of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology. This position offers the opportunity to work as a faculty member and achieve special competency in the echocardiographic guidance of structural heart disease interventions.

Minimum Qualifications for Dual Faculty/Training Position

• Fellowship in Cardiovascular Anesthesiology from an ACGME-accredited program
• Board certified or eligible in Anesthesiology
• Minimum procedural volume required for board certification by the National Board of Echocardiography for special competence in advanced perioperative TEE for anesthesiologists
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence with a proven track record of outstanding clinical performance during residency and fellowship
• Enthusiasm for scholarly activities and a commitment to ongoing education