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 |