Program Overview

About the Program

The Pediatrician-Scientist Program is an ideal career choice for M.D./Ph.D. or M.D. graduates with significant research experience who are seeking to build a career as a pediatrician-scientist. As the largest pediatrics department in the United States, affiliated with the top-ranked Texas Children's Hospital, we have the resources and commitment to provide expert clinical training, mentorship, and educational opportunities necessary to support your successful career development as a physician-scientist. The PSP program has been designed to offer structured educational activities along with the flexibility required to foster longitudinal development as a physician-scientist.

Application Instructions

Motivated M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. graduates should apply to the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Residency Program. Select the Pediatrician-Scientist Track, which is abbreviated as "Peds/Scientist Development Prog". Select candidates will be contacted to provide additional supplemental application materials. Invited applicants will attend recruitment activities virtually for interviews and to learn about the clinical and research resources at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital. These visits will dedicate equal time to education about both the categorical residency and PSP programs.

Our Residents

Pediatrician-Scientist Program residents gather for an evening academic event.

Program Graduates

Inaugural Graduating Class of 2018. From left: Drs. Emily Heikamp, Joey Alge, Xavier Rios, and Nicole Ramsey.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide a structured educational experience, with a focus on clinical training, research, and career development.

Research Areas

The program offers research opportunities in various areas, including:

• Clinical research
• Translational research
• Basic science research

Education

The program provides educational opportunities, including:

• Clinical training
• Research training
• Career development

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree
• Have significant research experience
• Be motivated to build a career as a pediatrician-scientist

Tuition Fees

Information on tuition fees is available through the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics.

Schools

The program is affiliated with the following schools:

• School of Medicine
• Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• National School of Tropical Medicine
• School of Health Professions

Advanced Training Programs

The program offers advanced training opportunities, including:

• Residency programs
• Clinical fellowships
• Postdoctoral research positions
• Continuing professional development

Resources

The program provides access to various resources, including:

• Departments
• Academic centers
• Academic calendars
• Education cores

Information for Students, Postdoctoral Researchers, and Alumni

The program offers information and resources for students, postdoctoral researchers, and alumni, including:

• Student resources
• Postdoctoral researcher resources
• Alumni resources