Baylor University Medical Center - Dallas, Texas
The Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC), part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is an Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited three-year program
BUMC excels at high-acuity care–medical and surgical ICUs in our institution accept transfer from across the region for higher level of care, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). BUMC is a leader in thoracic surgical care and lung transplant, which allows our program to accept patients with complex conditions that other centers may deny. Additionally, as a center of excellence and investigation for advanced lung diseases such as interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary hypertension, our trainees are exposed to the breadth and depth of pulmonary diseases and learn from experts in the field engaged in cutting-edge clinical research.
We accept two fellows per year.
As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 53 hospitals, more than 1,300 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 59,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
Curriculum
Overview
Our program prepares physicians to practice the pulmonary and critical care medicine in complex environments with competency, professionalism and the highest ethical standards. Graduating fellows are expected to achieve dual board certification in pulmonary and critical care medicine.We have a 100% board pass rate.
Training is designed to teach fellows how to increase knowledge and comprehension across a broad array of pulmonary medicine topics, apply accumulated knowledge to the bedside care of patients, evaluate subsequent clinical outcomes in a manner that provides for effective pulmonary consultation services, and demonstrate competency in technical and procedural skills for procedures routinely provided by pulmonary and critical care consultants.
Fellows have access to advanced technology and services, including:
- Bronchoscopy suite, including appropriate space and staffing for pulmonary procedures
- Computed tomography (CT) imaging, including CT angiography
- Coronary care unit
- Radiology services (bedside imaging services available to all patients in the critical care units)
- Pulmonary function testing laboratory
- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)
- Respiratory care services
- Dedicated fellows' pulmonary outpatient clinic
- Exposure to the Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant clinic
- Clinical work on the Lung Transplant inpatient service
- Inpatient work in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit, including ECMO care
- Dedicated COPD/asthma clinic
We also utilize the Seeger Surgical Simulation Center, which is equipped with SimMan 3G technology as well as bronchoscopy and EBUS simulators.
How to apply
We use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to electronically accept fellowship applications, letters of recommendations, dean’s letters, transcripts and other credentials directly from your medical school.
Application requirements
Eligible applicants must have successfully completed at least three years of an internal medicine residency.
Applications are due by the first week of November and must include:
- Three letters of recommendation (including one from the chief of internal medicine at the current program)
- Personal statement
- CV
- USMLE transcripts. Steps I and II are required, and Step III is desirable; however, interviews and rankings will be conducted if Step III scores are not available at deadline.
- ECFMG certificate, if applicable
Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.
Our commitment to our Medical Education community
Baylor University Medical Center, Graduate Medical Education (GME) is committed to passionately promoting a training environment where all feel welcomed and valued. A culture of belonging fosters innovation and is a catalyst for building dynamic teams that serve our communities.
Faculty and fellows
Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented fellows bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!
Train at a nationally recognized major teaching hospital
Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a major patient care, teaching and research center providing quaternary care to Dallas, the Southwest region and patients seeking specialized care from around the world.
Working at Baylor Scott & White Health
Stipend and benefits
In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.
Well-being resources
This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.
Life in Dallas
Dallas provides access to metropolitan entertainment and culture while maintaining the lowest cost of living among the top 10 largest U.S. cities.
Contact us
Cynthia Hernandez
Program Administrator
Email: Cynthia.Hernandez2@BSWHealth.org
Verification requests: BUMCGMEVerifications@BSWHealth.org
Baylor University Medical Center
Roberts Hospital
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246