Research
Since the program's inception in 2023, our residents have led over 45 active research projects, working closely with 21 research faculty members renowned in their respective subspecialties. Here at Methodist, any interest in fellowship subspecialties is explored early on in the first year.
Conferences
Pulmonary Symposium - November 21st 2026 - San Antonio, TX
Clinical Trials
Coming soon.
Under Construction.
Our Clinical Research Submission for ACP Texas
Dr. Gongkai Liu, who utilizes his previous professional training in computer science, will be presenting High Procedural and Functional Improvement after Transcatheter Edge-to-edge Repair at the upcoming ACP Texas meeting.
Oral Presentation at Cardiovascular Innovations
Dr. Sarita Thanedar, who had published several systematic review articles by the end of her first year of training, presented a complex case study of a patient who underwent a Ross procedure.
Oral Presentation at Cardiovascular Innovations
Dr. Nafis Deen, who recently completed his master's in Public Health and is familiar with the current trend of PD-1 mAbs, presented a complex case of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Myocarditis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Our Clinical Vignette Submission for ACP Texas
Dr. Saad Masud, with his strong interest in interventional cardiology since day one, will be presenting a complex case of Traumatic Mitral Annular Disjunction and Review of Blunt Cardiac Trauma at the upcoming ACP Texas meeting.
Our Research Department
Our program offers a large research and mentoring infrastructure who are dedicated to assisting you. Opportunities include participating in one of our highly productive research projects, assisting faculty with outcomes research, working in any one of our numerous clinical research areas, or pursuing advanced degrees.
Kelley Bevers, PhD
Director of Research
Clarissa Villarreal, MS
Research Coordinator
Jeffrey DellaVolpe, MD
Senior Research Scholar
Muhammed Owais
Research Assistant