University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
-Childrens Health is a national leader in the area of pediatric cardiac surgery, with an open-heart caseload of greater than 300 cases per year. This includes the full spectrum of surgical treatment for congenital heart disease, including VADs, ECMO, and transplantation. The exposure will also account for over 800 catheterization procedures a year, and complex management of non-cardiac surgery for patients with congenital heart disease.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Ingrid Moreno Duarte, MD
University of Texas Southwestern
Primary Program Contact
Vanessa Pantoja
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Locations
University of Texas Southwestern
Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-7208
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
6201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235-0001
Application Information
No Program Match
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Feb 1, 2027
Interview Offer Dates
Feb 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.