University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
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 Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Monica Patel, MD
UTHealth Houston
Primary Program Contact
Claudette N McDonald, BA
UTHealth Houston
Locations
UTHealth Houston
MSB 1246
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
5656 Kelley St
Houston, TX 77026
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- 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(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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 20, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 22, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 18, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 14, 2026 - Oct 2, 2026
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 dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.