Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Special programs: global health--includes an additional 12 months of international training; pediatrician-scientist--residents pursue the integrated research pathway and have extensive mentoring and special programming designed to prepare the resident for a funded research career; primary care LEAD--residents have increased primary care experience as well as a focus on advocacy, health care policy, and quality improvement.
Total Program Size
53
53
53
0
0
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
NRMP Match Codes
1716320C0
1716320C1
1716320C3
1716320C4
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
350
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
106
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
35
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.40
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
15
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Primary care
Other
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
3204821232
Beeper or Home Call
0
4
99
Program Director
First Name
Elaine
Last Name
Fielder
Degrees
MD
Address
Texas Children's Hosp
Pediatrics Pgm
6621 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.401626 29.707902)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Cassandra
Middle Name
D
Last Name
Shorter
Degrees
BS
Address
Baylor Coll of Med
West Tower 19th Fl House Staff Office
6621 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.369803 29.760427)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
96.50
% IMG
0.00
% DO
3.40
% Female
75.50
% Male
24.40
Total Physician
860
Total Non Physician
328
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
59.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
5.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,590 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 2 | $68,045 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 3 | $69,886 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 4 | $70,590 | 21 | 14 |
Total Positions
159
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
24
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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