Program Overview
Introduction to Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine is a premier academic medical practice that delivers compassionate, innovative, and evidence-based care.
Education
Degree Programs & Admissions
The college offers various degree programs, including:
- M.D. Program
- Ph.D. Programs
- DNP Program (Nurse Anesthesia)
- Genetic Counseling Program
- P.A. Program
- Orthotics & Prosthetics Program
- Baccalaureate/M.D. Programs
- Dual Degree Programs
Financing Your Education
Information on financing options is available, including:
- Tuition & Fees
- Financial Aid
Schools
The college comprises several schools, including:
- School of Medicine
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- National School of Tropical Medicine
- School of Health Professions
Advanced Training Programs
Advanced training opportunities are available, such as:
- Residency Programs
- Clinical Fellowships
- Postdoctoral Research Positions
- Continuing Professional Development
- Diploma in Tropical Medicine
Research
Research at Baylor
The college is committed to research, with various initiatives, including:
- Academic Centers
- Departments
- Faculty Labs
- Research Centers
- Strategic Research Centers
Research Offices
Support for research is provided through:
- Advanced Technology Cores
- Clinical Research
- Institute for Clinical & Translational Research
- Office of Research Leadership
- Research IT
- Sponsored Programs
Community
Healthcare Outreach
The college engages in community outreach, including:
- Community Programs
Educational Outreach
Educational initiatives are available, such as:
- SMART Program
- BioEd Online
About
About Us
Information on the college's mission, vision, and values is available, as well as details on:
- Academic Centers
- Alumni
- Careers
- Departments
- Leadership
Our Campus
The college's campus features:
- Compliance
- Safety and Security
- Resource Stewardship & Sustainability
Radiology Residency Program
Introduction
The Radiology Residency Program at Baylor College of Medicine provides comprehensive training in radiology.
Curriculum
The program's curriculum includes:
Clinical Rotations
- First-Year Rotations: Eight months at Harris Health, with rotations in body imaging, fluoroscopy, breast imaging, musculoskeletal radiology, chest imaging, neuroradiology, and ultrasound.
- Second-Year Rotations: Rotations through vascular and interventional radiology, breast imaging, neuroradiology, and other specialties.
- Third-Year Rotations: Balanced rotations to allow residents to continue learning day-to-day skills and prepare for the ABR Core Exam.
- Fourth-Year Rotations: Individualized curriculum with elective months at various institutions.
Call, Nights, and Moonlighting
- R1 residents do not have true call shifts but split weekend readout of inpatient plain films.
- R2 residents take neuroradiology call on weekends and body call shifts.
- R3 residents split body call on weekends and have one month of nights at Ben Taub.
- R4 residents do not have weekend call and have one month of nights at Ben Taub.
- Moonlighting opportunities are available as early as R1 year.
Research
While there are no research requirements, numerous research opportunities are available to residents interested in pursuing research projects.
Educational Resources
Residents have access to various resources, including STATdx and RADPrimer, to increase their knowledge and confidence.
Didactics
Daily noon conferences are attended by all residents, with case-based conferences for R2-R4 residents and a special year-long conference series for R1 residents. Additional conferences include journal club, radiology-pathology conference, and practice-based learning/systems-based practice conference.