Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Support and Resources

Career planning is an ongoing part of the Adolescent Medicine Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Career development within the institution is fostered by the Fellows' College that includes social support and topics such as job search, liability, contract negotiation, academic versus private practice, etc.

The Adolescent Medicine fellows have research, clinical, and professional mentors, in addition to the fellowship directors to guide professional development.

Information about stipends and benefits is available on the Graduate Medical Education website.

Maintaining your physical and emotional wellness is a prerequisite to professional success. Our fellows have access to a number of programs to support their well-being

Resources available to trainees include:

• Funding for attendance at the annual Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine meeting
• Intramural funding for pilot research
• Intramural scholarships to pursue additional advanced degrees
• Access to existing databases for research projects, e.g. eating disorders, Baylor Teen Health Clinic, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, and Cizik School of Nursing
• Interdisciplinary Faculty in the Adolescent Medicine and Sports Medicine division, including dietitians, psychologists and researchers as well as close collaboration with psychology practicum students and Sports Medicine fellows.
• Collaboration with other divisions at the nation’s largest children’s hospital
• Fellows' College for all Department of Pediatric Fellows to foster academic career development