About the Program
The Baylor College of Medicine Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship Program is a three-year program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Approved for four fellows per year, our training program is one of the largest pediatric pulmonology fellowship programs in the nation.
Through our fellowship program, we train a diverse group of physicians to become board-certified pediatric pulmonologists who deliver exceptional care to children with pulmonary disease and advance the field through clinical excellence, research and education. We provide three years of comprehensive, high-quality training designed to promote each fellow’s professional growth and development, while fostering an optimal learning environment that supports individualized career goals and scholarly interests in pediatric pulmonology.
Clinical Training Program
Our fellows train at Texas Children’s Hospital in the prestigious Texas Medical Center, located in Houston, Texas.
Texas Children’s Hospital is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a healthier future for children and women by leading in patient care, education and research, and by serving as a global community committed to improving health outcomes worldwide.
Texas Children's is consistently ranked among the nation's top children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and among the top-ranked pediatric hospitals for pulmonology.
Wellness
Maintaining physical and emotional wellness is essential to personal well-being and long-term professional success. Our fellows have access to a robust network of institutional resources and wellness programs designed to support resilience, work-life integration and mental health throughout training.
In addition, the Pediatric Subspecialty Fellows’ College hosts an annual Wellness Day, bringing together pediatric subspecialty fellows for dedicated time to recharge, connect and build community. Within our program, pulmonary fellows form a strong and supportive network both inside and outside the hospital. This collegial culture fosters meaningful mentorship, camaraderie and lasting friendships that continue well beyond fellowship among fellows and faculty alike.
Admissions and Benefits
ACGME Program ID: 3304821029
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, though we encourage you to apply as early as possible. Email invitations to interview will be sent out approximately two weeks from the ERAS opening date for programs. Our interview season typically runs from August to November preceding the appointment year. Email regrets that we are unable to offer an interview will be sent out by the end of October.
If you are selected for an interview, you will be invited to schedule a date, and you will have the option to change it anytime up to two weeks prior. If there are particular faculty members whom you would like to meet, we encourage you to specify this to our coordinator in advance. We are always eager to make your interview experience as pleasant and informative as possible.
Our program's values align directly with the 2024 AAMC and APPD/COPS/AMSPDC national guidelines for appointment year 2025. Therefore, we will conduct all of our interviews virtually to maintain equity among applicants regardless of their geographic location.
The Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship Program participates in the Pediatric Subspecialties Fall Match through ERAS and NRMP.
Interviews are typically scheduled in August through November, and match results are released via the National Residency Matching Program in December.
*Please visit the ERAS and NRMP for exact dates and details.
Basic requirements for consideration are:
- Board-eligible or board-certified in pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics
- Successfully completed three years of training in an accredited general pediatrics residency program
- Exceptional J1 visa applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis (We are unable to consider applicants who are H1B visa holders.)
- Formal ERAS application
- NRMP registration
- Fellowship application (via ERAS)
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- CV and Personal Statement
- Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- Wallet-sized Photograph
- USMLE Transcript (transmitted by the NBME)
- COMLEX Transcript (transmitted by the NBOME for DO applicants)
- ECFMG Status Report (for international medical graduates)
For more information on stipends and benefits, please visit the Graduate Medical Education website.
Maintaining your physical and emotional wellness is a prerequisite to professional success. Our residents have access to a number of programs to support their well-being. View wellness resources.
Information about vacations and leave of absences is available on the graduate medical education website.
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