The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine offers robust educational programs for undergraduates, medical students, residents, and fellows that are built upon a strong foundation of outstanding surgeons, leaders, and educators. The educational programs for trainees of the department were founded on Dr. DeBakey's legacy of supporting meaningful inquiry and experience in medicine and surgery.
ACGME Approved Residencies and Fellowships
- General Surgery Residency
- Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
- Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
- Pediatric Surgery Fellowship
- Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency
- Thoracic Surgery Integrated Residency
- Thoracic Surgery (Independent) Fellowship
- Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency
- Vascular Surgery (Independent) Fellowship
- Hand Surgery Fellowship (Orthopedic Surgery)
TMB (Non-ACGME approved) Fellowships
The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery also offers training through non-accredited ACGME fellowship programs, which are approved by the Texas State Board. These programs provide further training to surgeons in their chosen fields of specialization. Fellows continue to achieve the goals of their respective programs each year, and to further contribute to the well-being of the communities they serve.
Michael E. DeBakey Summer Surgery Program
On an annual basis, the department sponsors an eight-week Summer Surgery Student Program for pre-medical students. The Michael E. DeBakey Summer Surgery Program encourages the development and interest of well-qualified undergraduate students who are considering a medically oriented career. Learn more about the Summer Surgery Program.
Undergraduate Medical Education Programs
The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery strives to inspire the next generation of surgeons by providing medical students with a balanced exposure and experience that meets core surgical competencies in both knowledge and skills. The faculty is actively involved in all educational aspects of our medical student programs, including an eight-week core surgery clerkship for third-year medical students as well as surgery electives in which fourth-year medical students from Baylor and other schools participate. The department also supports the Baylor Student Surgical Society, an organization that provides information and support for Baylor medical students interested in a career in surgery or a surgical subspecialty.
Learn more about the Surgery Sub-Internship / Elective Programs.
