Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The fellowship offers comprehensive training in managing complex pediatric infections across top-tier facilities, including Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Fellows engage in specialized clinics for HIV and congenital infections, participate in a structured two-year didactic curriculum, and have opportunities for research collaborations within the Texas Medical Center. We also offer an optional Diploma in Tropical Medicine locally or in Lima, Peru.
Total Program Size
2
1
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
8
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
10
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Primary care
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
54
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3354812056
Beeper or Home Call
24
12
12
Program Director
First Name
Norma
Last Name
Perez
Degrees
DO
Address
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
MSB 3200
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.397657 29.713037)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Rosa
Middle Name
E
Last Name
Aguirre
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
MSB 3200
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.397657 29.713037)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
0.00
% IMG
100.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
100.00
% Male
0.00
Total Physician
11
Total Non Physician
3
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
90.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $79,448 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $83,324 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $86,025 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 7 | $88,925 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 8 | $91,149 | 21 | 12 |
Total Positions
4
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
July Start Date
7
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://med.uth.edu/gme/trainee-resources/faq/guidance-on-family-medical-leave-policy-for-trainees/
First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
False
Open House
On
Second Look
On
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
On
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
On
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
Off
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off