Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
August
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
About the Program - The Baylor College of Medicine ACGME-approved Hand Surgery Fellowship covers the entire spectrum of upper extremity surgery with major emphasis on the hand and wrist-acute trauma, reconstructive surgery, brachial plexus, free bone and myocutaneuous flaps, replantation, total joint replacement, sports medicine, congenital deformities and arthroscopy.
Total Program Size
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
5
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
1716263F0
Matching program name
ASSH
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
31
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)
45
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
15
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
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
50
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal mentoring program
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Debt management/financial counseling
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
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
14
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2634831002
Beeper or Home Call
48
Program Director
First Name
Bryce
Middle Name
Reed
Last Name
Bell
Degrees
MD
Address
Baylor College of Medicine
Orthopedic Department
7200 Cambridge St Ste 10A
Houston, TX 77030-4202
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.393951 29.69909)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Eliamar
Middle Name
S
Last Name
Garza
Degrees
MBA
Address
Baylor Coll of Med
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
7200 Cambridge St Ste 10A
Houston, TX 77030-4202
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.393951 29.69909)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
10
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
37.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | |||
| Year 6 | $83,519 | 21 | 14 |
Total Positions
4
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
Yes
August 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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Other Application Service Used
ASSH
First Year Positions
4
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
4
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
On
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
Off
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
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
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
Off
Other
ASSH