University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
The program aims to develop expert interventional cardiologists through focused training that integrates advanced technical proficiency, academic instruction, and research acumen. Grounded in a robust knowledge base shaped by pioneering research in atherosclerosis, coronary disease, cardiomyopathy, and valvular heart disease, the curriculum equips fellows to lead in this highly specialized field.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Salman Atiq Arain, MD, MD
UTHealth Houston
Primary Program Contact
Claudette Mcdonald, BA
UTHealth Houston
Locations
UTHealth Houston
MSB 1246
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
18951 N Memorial Dr
Humble, TX 77338
6410 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or 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)
- Program Director
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
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 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
Year 7
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.