Benefits

The following provides information about pediatric resident benefits and other program perks.

Stipend and additional benefit information is available on the Graduate Medical Education website.

• Medical and dental insurance at no cost for trainee
• Life Insurance (1.5 times annual salary)
• Professional liability insurance
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Holiday time off
• Parking reimbursement
• Interns will receive a $1,000 stipend to be used towards educational materials or reimbursement for USMLE Step 3
• Interns will be paid a stipend of $2,000 for attending orientation
• $1,000 relocation stipend for interns moving to Houston outside the Houston-Galveston metropolitan area
• Upper levels will receive up to $2,000 travel reimbursements to attend select pediatric meetings or $1,000 educational stipend to purchase educational material
• Upper levels will be reimbursed for American Board of Pediatrics fees to sit for the Pediatric Boards

• Reimbursement of two round trip ticket up to $2.500 for travels to your BIPAI assignment
• Reimbursement of hotel coverage for any lay over flights en-route to BIPAI assignment
• Up to $2,000 for baggage and any storage fees while at your BIPAI assignment
• Free Baylor College of Medicine Travel Clinic screening prior to your departure to your BIPAI assignment
• Up to $1,200 per month in rent while at your BIPAI assignment
• Travel and Hotel allowance to attend annual BIPAI Network Meeting during year abroad

Enjoy discounts at fitness centers near the medical center. These include:

• Baylor College of Medicine on-campus gym
• University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston
• Auxiliary Enterprises Recreation Center
• 24 Hour Fitness
• LA Fitness
• Gold's Gym
• YMCA