The application process is open to applicants who meet all of the following minimum criteria at the time of program commencement:
Provide this list of immunizations to your primary care provider (PCP):
- Two mumps, measles, rubella (MMR) vaccines or positive titers
- Two varicella (chicken pox) vaccines or positive titers (history of chicken pox is not acceptable)
- Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) given after age 18 years
- Influenza (flu) only in flu season
- Tuberculosis (TB) test (TST within last 3 months or Quantiferion within last 6 months)
- Hepatitis B (Recommended, but not mandatory)
- COVID-19 vaccination is required by Baylor Scott & White Health along with our Clinical Affiliates
Application process
The application process for the 2024-2025 Cohort is now closed. The application cycle for the 2025-2026 Cohort will open February 1st, 2025. Thank you.
Admission to the Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano's Cardiovascular Institute is a competitive process and a limited number of applicants are accepted each year. The student should demonstrate a dependable, mature demeanor and interact well with other people. The student should have a genuine desire to care for the disabled and sick, and have the ability to work well under pressure
How do I apply?
Complete applications with all of the following items must be received by the school. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- Completed application form
- $100 application fee
- Current resumé
- Two letters of reference (one work/professional and one personal)
- Academic transcript (Official only)
- Essay (see essay guidelines below)
- Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must be maintained throughout the term if accepted)
Application essay guidelines
Your completed application must include an essay about your history and future goals in the field of cardiovascular technology. The essay must meet the following criteria:
- Two pages
- 12-point font
- Double-spaced
Use the following questions as a framework for your essay:
- Why do you want to pursue a career in cardiovascular technology?
- How have your prior experiences prepared you for this career?
- What specific qualities do you possess that set you part from other applicants?
- Looking beyond graduation, what would you like to accomplish in this field?
Resources
All students enrolled in a Cardiovascular Institute program will be expected to abide by all policies and procedures stated in the program’s Student Handbook & Catalog.
Student handbook
As you continue your education here at the Cardiovascular Institute, peruse our student handbook to familiarize yourself with our programs, policies and accolades.
Working here
We take great pride in the education, expertise and exemplary care that we offer to our surrounding communities in North and Central Texas. Here are some of the great reasons to further your education at The Heart Hospital.
Life in Plano
Plano is one of the best places for professional families to live and work. With excellent public and private schools, low crime and affordable homes, Plano provides a great environment to raise a family. With award-winning schools, world-class recreation, diverse residential neighborhoods, and a resounding hometown spirit among community members, it is easy to see why over 270,000 people call Plano home.
Growth
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital’s Cardiovascular Institute utilizes multiple BSWH facilities for clinical internship training with a 1:1 clinical instructor to student ratio, which provides an excellent clinical education for each student.
The school maintains experienced instructors, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, dedicated skills labs, and classrooms.
These educational tools, combined with a challenging didactic schedule and real-world clinical experience, make the Cardiovascular Institute a competitive choice for professional education in the Allied Health field.
Why Baylor Scott & White Health
With over a decade of excellent cardiovascular care, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano is known for unmatched quality care for patients and their families. We always strive to provide the country’s top cardiologists and programs to Texas. Our superb care and treatments are internationally renowned and our patients can attest to that reputation – in fact, we have treated patients from 46 states and 12 countries.
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
1100 Allied Drive
Plano, TX 75093