Curriculum
Trainees in The UTHealth Cardiovascular Perfusion Program at
McGovern Medical School will be required to complete a
full-time 12-month program composed of academic and clinical
training.
Courses
Semester |
Contact Hours
|
Course Title
|
SEMESTER I |
3 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
|
3 |
Principles and Practice in Perfusion Technology I
|
|
2 |
Pathophysiology of Perfusion Technology I
|
|
4 |
Clinical Practicum I |
Total Semester I Hours
|
12 |
|
SEMESTER II |
3 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
|
3 |
Principles and Practice in Perfusion Technology II
|
|
2 |
Pathophysiology of Perfusion Technology II
|
|
4 |
Clinical Practicum II |
Total Semester II Hours
|
12 |
|
SEMESTER III |
3 |
Pharmacology in Perfusion I |
|
1 |
Principles and Practice in Perfusion Technology III
|
|
2 |
Research in Perfusion/Case Report
|
|
4 |
Clinical Practicum III |
Total Semester III Hours
|
10 |
|
Total Credit Hours
|
34 |
|
2025 Academic Calendar
Event |
Date |
First Day of Class |
January 6 |
Semester I |
January 6 – May 2 |
Memorial Day |
May 26 |
Semester II |
May 5 – August 29 |
Independence Day |
July 4 |
Semester III |
September 1 – December 12 |
Labor Day |
September 1 |
Thanksgiving |
November 27 |
Research Presentations |
December 8 - 12 |
Graduation |
December 19 |