Baylor University Medical Center Program
About This Program
The program provides exposure to many multi center research trials and investigator initiated trials. Additionally, the fellows may obtain hands on experience in the cardiac catheterization lab with aggressive percutaneous mechanical circulatory support including Impella, Protek Duo, left heart catheterization, IVUS, and ECMO. This would be in addition to the standard requirements of right heart caths, endomyocardial biopsy and Cardiomems.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Parag Kale, MD
Baylor Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Priscilla Braisted, MD
Baylor University Medical Center
Locations
Baylor Univ Med Ctr
3500 Gaston Ave
3-Y Wing Academic Administration
Dallas, TX 75246
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
Data not provided by program
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
Oct 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 11, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 23, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 14, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 3 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.