Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at Baylor College of Medicine offers learning opportunities in many areas, including immunocompromised ID, HIV, transplant ID, infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, tropical medicine, global health, ambulatory ID, and others. Our program is affiliated with a county hospital, a VA hospital, a tertiary-care referral hospital, and a dedicated cancer institution. We offer training pathways for future clinician-scientists and clinician-educators.
Total Program Size
6
6
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1716146F0
1716146F1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
79
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
58
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
40
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1464821070
Beeper or Home Call
0
16
Program Director
First Name
Prathit
Middle Name
Arun
Last Name
Kulkarni
Degrees
MD
Address
Baylor Coll of Med
8th floor, Suite B
7200 Cambridge St
Houston, TX 77030-4202
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.394773 29.700138)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Prathit
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Kulkarni
Degrees
MD
Address
Baylor Coll of Med
Mailstop: BCM-620
One Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77005
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.396241 29.710529)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
63.30
% IMG
30.00
% DO
6.70
% Female
61.70
% Male
38.30
Total Physician
52
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
40.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
4.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $80,898 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $77,136 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 5 | $80,898 | 21 | 14 |
Total Positions
12
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://cdn.bcm.edu/sites/default/files/2024-06/vacation-and-leave-policy-for-resident-and-fellow-physicians.pdf
First Year Positions
6
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On