University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
41 Cardiothoracic anesthesiologists from 13 different fellowships providing a robust and comprehensive perspective of how to perform cardiothoracic anesthesia and located in the largest medical center in the world with extensive exposure to case diversity and volume.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Warren C Choi, MD
McGovern Medical School @ UT Health Hous
Primary Program Contact
Marshandra Cooper
McGovern Med Sch UTHealth
Locations
McGovern Medical School @ UT Health Hous
Msb 5.170
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-9979
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Data not provided by program
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.