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Baylor College of Medicine (Houston) Program

PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
159
Positions
#4
Specialty Rank
$69,585
PGY1 Salary
1.3%
IMG %
#4
Pediatrics Ranking
99th Percentile
Top 1% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3204821232
NRMP Code:
1716320C1
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
159
Interviews:
337

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
9/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000
Female Faculty:
12.60%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our curriculum provides residents with a strong foundation in patient-centered care, evidence-based decision-making, quality and safety, and medical education. Whether your plans include completing a highly competitive fellowship, entering clinical practice, or caring for the sickest children in resource-limited settings around the globe, we can offer resources, mentorship, and a training environment focused on transparent inquiry and health equity to prepare you for success.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$69,585
PGY-1
$72,189
PGY-2
$74,142
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Houston, TX
Metropolitan Area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
29,243,342

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
89(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$326K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$43K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
24.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
29,243,342
Median Age
44 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.35
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
99°F
Winter
74°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
69%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.31
Gym Membership
41

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$69,585
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$78,185
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3204821232
NRMP Code:
1716320C1
Total Positions:
159
Interviews:
337
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Mark Ward
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/28/2026 - 12/17/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 24

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1716320C0, 1716320C1, 1716320C3, 1716320C4

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Texas Children's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Texas Children's Hospital
Contact Person:
Cassandra D Shorter
Contact Email:
pedsresidency@bcm.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
53
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:53
PGY-2:53
PGY-3:53

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
1.3%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
9.2%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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