Dr. Kamran Shaikh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kamran Shaikh, M.D., FASE, is an Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director for the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at Dell Medical School, University of Texas. His work is focused on creating and training physician leaders to tackle systemic health challenges while providing individual patient care. With a dedication to innovative academic medicine, he emphasizes person-centered, integrated care for the Central Texas community. Shaikh leads the cardiovascular MRI program at Ascension Seton Family Hospitals and oversees the cardio-pulmonary noninvasive laboratory at Ascension Seton Medical Center Hays. He has completed an advanced echocardiography fellowship and a cardiac MRI fellowship at the Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center. Board-certified in cardiovascular diseases, adult congenital heart disease, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT, and echocardiography, he is recognized as a premier cardiac imager in Central Texas, showcasing exceptional knowledge in echocardiography and advanced imaging techniques. Committed to evidence-based medicine, Shaikh is passionate about educating patients about their conditions. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography, and was recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography from 2012 to present.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director

— Present

Dell Medical School, University of Texas • Austin, TX

Involved in training physician leaders and addressing systemic health challenges while focusing on individual patient care.

Director of Cardiovascular MRI Program

— Present

Ascension Seton Family Hospitals • Austin, TX

Responsible for leading the cardiovascular MRI program and overseeing advanced imaging techniques.

Awards

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Fellow

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Fellow

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Introductory statistics course (grade C or higher) Volunteer or paid work in social work or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Professional resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research methods syllabus (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Social Work. Note: GRE is not required for the PhD program.