DeBakey CV Education

Heart & Vascular Residencies & Fellowships
Internships
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Heart & Vascular Residencies & Fellowships

Teaching the next generation of Cardiologists innovative medical, surgical and diagnostic techniques.

In 2010, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center received an $8M grant from The DeBakey Medical Foundation and was tasked with building the premier cardiovascular training organization in the world.
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Internships

Gain Administrative Experience with Us

Our highly competitive internship program is an exciting opportunity for outstanding college and graduate students to hone their skills in program development and administration, videography and photography, and more, at Texas’s top hospital (according to U.S. News & World Reports).
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Building on Dr. Michael E. DeBakey’s commitment to excellence in education, Houston Methodist DeBakey CV Education was created and today offers globally accessible, comprehensive cardiovascular education, including hands-on training, for health professionals at every level. Our training programs span cardiovascular medicine, focusing on cardiology, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, imaging and more.
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Innovation with Impact

Improving cardiovascular health goes beyond training healthcare providers, so DeBakey CV Education regularly reaches out to the public to teach and empower Houstonians to manage their heart health. Our public outreach events focus on congenital heart disease, women’s heart health, heart failure, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and more.

We believe collaboration is the heart of innovation, we foster cross-industry partnerships through Pumps & Pipes, connecting experts from medicine, aerospace and energy to develop creative solutions to complex problems using “your neighbor’s toolkit.”

1,600

Cardiovascular Surgeries Annually

37

Cardiology Fellows

10

Appointed Endowed Faculty
The DeBakey Difference
DeBakey CV Education's Skills Academy gives you the opportunity to take what you learned in lectures and hone your skills with expert-led, hands-on training. We offer courses for healthcare professionals of all levels, from teaching the basics of suturing to first-year medical students to training advanced TAVR techniques to seasoned physicians. Our hands-on courses offer invaluable training in the latest cardiovascular techniques and devices, with opportunities to practice on a variety of models and simulators in the cardiology, cardiac surgery, and vascular surgery arenas.
World-Class Faculty
Our faculty of renowned clinicians and surgeons are dedicated to educating the next generation of cardiovascular physicians. Our faculty — along with experts from around the world — are involved with every step of event planning and teaching, ensuring that learners receive the most up-to-date and relevant clinical training.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
The Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation & Education (MITIE) is a virtual hospital equipped with the latest imaging technologies, hybrid operating room, customizable training stations, conference space and more. Trainees at MITIE can move seamlessly between training and clinical settings, interacting with physicians in Houston Methodist's operating rooms and laboratories through real-time telemedicine in the MITIE Med Presence Suite.
Prime Location
Houston Methodist is located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center (TMC) in Houston, Texas. The TMC is the world's largest medical complex, boasting eight academic and research institutions and 21 hospitals that serving over 7 million visitors per year. Houston's vibrant cultural scene offers endless entertainment, and the TMC is only a short walk or train ride from dozens of world-class restaurants, museums, and art and sports venues.
About Us

In 2010, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center received an $8M grant from The DeBakey Medical Foundation and was tasked with building the premier cardiovascular training organization in the world. Founder of Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey trained thousands of surgeons, instilling in them the desire to be lifelong learners and continually strive for excellence. Building on Dr. Michael E. DeBakey’s commitment to excellence in education, Houston Methodist DeBakey CV Education was created and today offers globally accessible, comprehensive cardiovascular education, including hands-on training, for health professionals at every level.

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote training and education around all aspects of cardiovascular disease in Houston, the United States and around the world. By promoting cardiovascular education, DeBakey CV Education seeks to improve cardiovascular health, and reduce the global burden of cardiovascular disease.

Our Team

Alan B. Lumsden, MD
Walter W. Fondren III Presidential Distinguished Chair, DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
Angie Mitchell
Angie Mitchell, MBA
Director
Allie Rueter
Allie Rueter, MBA
Operations Manager
Dakota Bramble-Hill
Dakota Bramble-Hill, MPH
Project Specialist
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LaVonne Carlson
Senior Editor
Fernando Castaldi
Sr. Videographer/Photographer/Editor
Jennifer Collins
Jennifer Collins
Program Manager
Elizabeth Arredondo
Elizabeth Arredondo, MBA
Project Specialist
Patrick Givens
Sr. Videographer/Photographer/Editor
Tyree Horn, MEd
Education Technology Administrator
Christopher Ibarra
Project Specialist
Obed McCalip
Sr. Videographer/Photographer/Editor
Jignesh Patel
Jignesh Patel, MHA, RRT
Project Specialist
George Tripsas
Sr. Videographer/Photographer/Editor
Farah Chatila
Farah Chatila, MPH
Project Coordinator

Online Resources

We are dedicated to making the best cardiovascular education accessible to physicians and trainees around the world through DeBakey CV Education Online. Now learners can watch nearly all of our symposia and lectures online via YouTube and participate in remote conferences.

Debakey Journal

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Online CME

Many of our courses offer live and on-demand webcasts for CME credit, learn more.

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