University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
Our program offers exceptional training in a high-volume transplant center serving a diverse population. Fellows gain hands-on experience in advanced heart failure therapies, mechanical circulatory support, and post-transplant care. Unique opportunities include multidisciplinary research, and a collaborative environment across specialties, preparing fellows for both academic and clinical leadership roles.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Sriram Nathan, MD
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Primary Program Contact
Savannah J Torres
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Locations
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Ste 2350
6400 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1554
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
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 from a department chair
- 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 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 4, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 3, 2026 - Oct 30, 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.