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