Thoracic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Baylor College of Medicine Program

Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine.

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About Baylor College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
4614800095
Program director
Ravi Ghanta
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
124
Latest cycle
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baylor College of Medicine Program is a university Based Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine. It offers 1 first-year position, about the same as the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program (1).

In the latest application cycle the program received 124 applications.

The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 71 hours a week in their first year.

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Ravi Ghanta
Program coordinator
Holly Shilstone
Coordinator phone
(713) 798-6078
Sponsoring institution
Baylor College of Medicine

Surgical Education Office One Baylor Plaza 404D Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

Baylor College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baylor College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baylor College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

How many residency positions does Baylor College of Medicine Program offer?

Baylor College of Medicine Program offers 1 first-year Thoracic Surgery - Integrated position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baylor College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Baylor College of Medicine Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is Baylor College of Medicine Program located?

Baylor College of Medicine Program is located at Surgical Education Office One Baylor Plaza 404D Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is Baylor College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Baylor College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Ravi Ghanta. The program coordinator, Holly Shilstone, is the usual contact for application questions.