Program Overview

Introduction to Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine is one of the largest Pediatric Endocrinology training programs in the United States, with four fellows each year. The program is affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital, one of the largest freestanding pediatric hospitals in the country.

Program Overview

The Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship program integrates fellows into a state-of-the-art clinical care model, emphasizing the provision of evidence-based and culturally competent care. The program provides comprehensive clinical training in common endocrine conditions, as well as frequent encounters with rare and complex pediatric endocrine disorders.

Clinical Training

Inpatient clinical skills are supplemented by unique experiences in specialty endocrinology and diabetes clinics, including:

• DSD
• Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes
• Prader Willi syndrome
• Thyroid nodule and cancer
• Lipids
• PCOS
• Others

Education and Research

The fellowship program offers three different tracks and provides structured research opportunities and training in quality improvement. Fellows are given protected time to engage in an extensive curriculum using innovative active learning techniques.

Faculty and Staff

The program has over 30 pediatric endocrinologists on staff and nine advanced practice providers (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants). The faculty have trained at a variety of programs around the country, including Baylor College of Medicine, Stanford University, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Admissions and Curriculum

The program provides a comprehensive curriculum and offers a variety of educational resources, including:

• Admissions process
• Curriculum
• Fellows
• Alumni
• Directors' Message

Research Opportunities

The program provides opportunities for research and collaboration with faculty members who have expertise in a variety of research fields.

Campus and Facilities

The primary training site is the Texas Children's Hospital at Texas Medical Center, with potential rotations at community sites for a more rounded experience.

Conclusion

The Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship program at Baylor College of Medicine provides a comprehensive and well-rounded education in pediatric endocrinology, with a strong focus on clinical training, research, and education.