Global Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
The Lillie Frank Abercrombie Section of Pediatric Cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine and the Heart Center at Texas Children's Hospital seeks candidates for its Global Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship.
In the three-year intensive training program, fellows will focus on clinical pediatric cardiology, adult congenital heart disease, quality improvement, and health services research. The program is divided into 30 months of clinical rotations and 6 months of research. This position is a post-doctoral clinical fellowship supported by Baylor College of Medicine Graduate Medical Education. Stipend and benefits will align with level of training.
About the Program
The successful candidate will participate in all training activities of the categorical Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship including clinical rotations, core lectures, modules and workshops. In addition, the fellow will be mentored in leadership and international health.
The program works in conjunction with the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and offers a diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene for qualified candidates.
Requirements
Interested candidates must meet the following requirements:
- M.D. degree
- Completion of Pediatric Residency
- USMLE I and II
- Three letters of reference, one of which should be from the home institution committing to their career upon return
- Eligible for a Texas training license
- Available for an in-person interview at Texas Children's Hospital
- Securing J-1 sponsorship
- Experience in Pediatric Cardiology is valued but not required
How to Apply
Applications are accepted July 1 through Dec. 20 of each year. Please complete the application and submit it along with your CV, three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and unofficial copies of your USMLE scores and medical school transcript to:
Lora Clark
Fellowship Training Program Coordinator
Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine
Pediatric Cardiology
6621 Fannin St., MC 19345-C
Houston, TX 77030
Applications can also be faxed to (832) 825-1906.
For additional questions or concerns, please contact email at globalpedscards@bcm.edu.
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