Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Pediatric Infectious Disease fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine provides exceptional clinical training to fellows and prepares trainees to become experts in the field of infectious diseases. We offer basic, translational, or clinical mentored research training. Fellows may choose to enter a specialized track in either transplant medicine or tropical and global medicine. Our fellowship "family" is close-knit and program leadership understands the importance of work life balance.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
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
1716335F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
19
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
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)
50
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
2.00
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
8
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
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
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
104
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3354811055
Beeper or Home Call
0
12
12
Program Director
First Name
Catherine
Middle Name
Elizabeth
Last Name
Foster
Degrees
MD
Address
Baylor College of Medicine
Pedi Infectious Diseases, Suite 1120
1102 Bates Ave Ste 260
Houston, TX 77030-2619
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.401072 29.70665)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kristen
Last Name
Valencia Deray
Degrees
MD
Address
Baylor Coll of Med
Ste 1120
1102 Bates Ave
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.401072 29.70665)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
52.40
% IMG
30.40
% DO
17.30
% Female
91.10
% Male
8.90
Total Physician
27
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
68.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $74,889 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 5 | $78,542 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 6 | $81,087 | 21 | 14 |
Total Positions
9
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
July Start Date
8
Not applicable
0
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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First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
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)
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On