Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We have one of the most mature integrated thoracic programs in the country. Our integrated program provides excellent training with an integrated, multidisciplinary, competency-based and resident centric approach. Residents perform a full spectrum of adult cardiac, thoracic, congenital, lung transplant, open/ endovascular aortic and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Our graduates are well employed and fully competent to provide excellent patient care.
Total Program Size
1
1
1
1
1
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1722461C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
22
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
60
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4614821094
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
John
Middle Name
H
Last Name
Calhoon
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Texas HSC San Antonio
Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery MC 7841
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-98.575388 29.504559)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Amanda
Middle Name
N
Last Name
Bennett
Address
Univ of Texas Health San Antonio
Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery MC 7841
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-98.575388 29.504559)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
83.30
% IMG
0.00
% DO
16.60
% Female
55.50
% Male
44.40
Total Physician
9
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
12.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
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| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,180 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $60,800 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $62,765 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $64,965 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 5 | $67,193 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 6 | $69,095 | 15 | 10 |
Total Positions
6
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/medicine/about/ogme/benefits