Academic General Pediatrics Fellowship

At the heart of the world’s largest health sciences complex, the Texas Medical Center offers resources and opportunities unmatched anywhere.

About the Program

The fellowship is a three-year program which combines training in research, medical education, the refinement of clinical skills, advocacy, and leadership. With the mentorship of a diverse group of faculty, the program can be tailored to the fellow’s particular area of interest. The Academic General Pediatric Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for the pediatrician who would like to become a more diversified, multifaceted physician in an academic setting. Upon completion of the program, the fellow will be well-prepared to assume leadership roles in an academic setting.

Program Highlights

Diverse patient population and clinical venues
Strong collaborative ties with the community
Close University ties offering advanced degrees in: Public Health, Business Administration, Education, Technology in Teaching, Clinical Research Training
Robust faculty development program with more than 100 hours of workshops geared toward enhancing teaching skills
Program is accredited by the Academic Pediatric Association
Networking events with other pediatric subspecialty fellows through the Fellow’s College
Breadth and experience of Baylor faculty
Access to extensive data sources for research (clinical and educational)
Global opportunities
Participation in community projects, such as health fairs, immunization drives, and community outreach events

Admissions and Benefits

Applicants are accepted based on their potential to become a successful general academic physician specializing in the health and well-being of children. One fellowship position is offered every year and applications are accepted according to the Match process for pediatric fellowships.

Applicants are required to have an M.D. or equal training. At this time, we cannot accept applications from those who are training in the United States on Visas.
Successful completion of an ACGME accredited Pediatrics, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, or Family Medicine residency.
American Board of Pediatrics eligibility or certification.
Submission of an application, CV, personal statement and three letters of recommendation.

For questions and applications, contact the program coordinator, Karla Gonzales, at 832-822-3440 or kconejo@bcm.edu. The application deadline is Oct. 1 and all interviews will be virtual.

As of fall of 2018, the Baylor College of Medicine Academic General Pediatric Fellowship program will be participating in the Pediatric Fall Specialties National Residency Match Program (NRMP).

All fellowship applicants interested in applying for the BCM AGP Fellowship must register for the pediatric fall specialties NRMP match.

Academic General Pediatrics fellows will have tuition and books paid by the department at either the University of Houston or The University of Texas Health Science Center. Stipend and benefits information is available on the Baylor College of Medicine Graduate Medical Education website.