University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Curriculum includes rotations in cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, vascular surgery, transplant, pediatric surgery, trauma and emergency surgery, cardiology, pulmonary, and simulation training. Thoracic Surgery curriculum consists of graduated rotations in adult and congenital cardiothoracic surgery. Graduates eligible for certification by ABTS. Affords the opportunity for supervised, yet hands-on experience in the third year or even sooner.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John H Calhoon, MD
Univ of Texas HSC San Antonio
Primary Program Contact
Aaron Bettenhausen, MD
Univ of Texas Health San Antonio
Locations
Univ of Texas HSC San Antonio
Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery MC 7841
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
3851 Roger Brooke Dr
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200
111 Dallas St
San Antonio, TX 78205-1230
333 N Santa Rosa Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78207-3198
7400 Merton Minter Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78284-5799
7700 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
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
Open House
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)
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.