Baylor College of Medicine Houston Program

Program Identity & Fit

Baylor College of Medicine's pediatric residency is a large, tertiary/quaternary academic program anchored at Texas Children's Hospital, the nation's largest pediatric hospital, with additional exposure to the safety-net Ben Taub Hospital and a globally recognized Global Health division spanning HIV, TB, and maternal-child health programs across multiple continents. Research infrastructure is substantial, with top-tier NIH pediatric funding, dedicated research centers (Feigin, Duncan Neurological Research Institute, Children's Nutrition Research Center), a mandatory longitudinal Resident Scholarship Program, and high fellowship placement at prestigious institutions, signaling a program built for subspecialization and academic careers. Distinctive structural features include named combined tracks (Child-Neurology, Global Health, Genetics, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Medicine-Pediatrics, Pediatric-Scientist, Primary Care LEAD) and a unique longitudinal STaRS/Pedi CARES curriculum emphasizing resident-as-teacher skills, patient safety, advocacy, and social determinants of health. The program values residents who can navigate high acuity, complex quaternary referral care alongside underserved populations, while contributing to scholarship, teaching, and health equity work.