The Department of Pediatrics ranks as one of the nation’s largest, most diverse, and most successful pediatric programs. We are proud of our department’s long history of commitment to excellence in pediatric patient care, research, and education.
Training and Research
The department has approximately 575 full-time faculty members and more than 350 trainees in general pediatrics and every recognized pediatric subspecialty. With annual research funding of more than $100 million, including approximately $40 million from the
National Institutes of Health, BCM’s Department of Pediatrics is a recognized leader in pediatric research.
Patient Care
BCM has had a primary affiliation with
Texas Children's Hospital since the hospital opened its doors in 1954. BCM pediatric faculty members largely are based at and practice at Texas Children’s.
The largest children’s hospital in the United States, Texas Children’s was one of only ten hospitals nationally designated by U.S. News and World Report in 2009 for Honor Roll status in pediatrics. Texas Children’s ranked among America’s best in all ten specialty areas that were evaluated, including 
- kidney disorders (1st nationally)
- respiratory disorders (2nd)
- heart and heart surgery (3rd)
- cancer (4th)
- digestive disorders (4th)
- neurology and neurosurgery (5th)
- neonatal care (7th)
- diabetes and endocrine disorders (9th)
- urology (9th)
We thank you for your interest in BCM’s Department of Pediatrics. Building on a strong foundation in patient care, research, and training, we are pursuing preeminence in every aspect of our mission. We welcome your inquiries and involvement.
Mark W. Kline, M.D.
J.S. Abercrombie Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Physician-in-Chief,Texas Children’s Hospital
mkline@bcm.edu
