Program Overview

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Education

Degree Programs & Admissions

The university offers various degree programs, including:

• M.D. Program
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The university comprises several schools, including:

• School of Medicine
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Department of Pediatrics

Pediatric Residency Program - Houston

Admissions

Program Leadership Message

Program Highlights

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Curriculum

• Core Pediatric Topics
• Resident Scholarship
• Special Programs

Benefits

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• PGY-3 Residents
• PGY-4 Residents

Alumni

Pediatrician-Scientist Program

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Residents

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Continuity

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Residents

Pediatric Subspecialty Fellows College

Pediatrics Medical Student Education

Pediatric Education FAQs

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Objectives

Following the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:

• Utilize current medical literature (scientific evidence) related to evolving biomedical, clinical and cognate sciences and their application to improved patient care
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members
• Demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to a diverse patient population
• Identify and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatment options for pediatric diseases

Target Audience, Needs, Educational Methods, Activity Evaluation

Physicians, Residents, and Fellows need to be regularly updated on advances in the field of General Pediatrics and Pediatric Subspecialties. Educational methods will include lectures and question & answer sessions. Participants will be asked to complete an activity evaluation.

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Texas Children's Hospital is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Texas Children's Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Upcoming Pediatric Grand Rounds

Date	Topic and Speaker
Dec. 26, 2025	Holiday - Christmas
Jan. 2, 2026	Holiday - New Years
Jan. 9, 2026	From Research to Reality: Articles That Could Transform Pediatric Practice (2025 edition), Andrea Cruz, M.D., MPH, Professor of Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine
Jan. 16, 2026	Pediatric Diagnostic Rounds: Thinking Outside the Pox, Stephen Manning, M.D., MPH, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, and his panel of experts
Jan. 23, 2026	Reba Michaels Hill memorial lecture: Why are Pediatricians Paid Low? How can we Fix it?, Satyan Lakshminrusimha, M.D., Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, Pediatrician-in-Chief, UC Davis Children's Hospital, Executive Associate Dean, UC Davis School of Medicine
Jan. 30, 2026	Kelly Descioli Grand Rounds: Enhancing Education through Metaphor and Storytelling, Lorelei Lingard, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, Senior Scientist, Centre for Education Research & Innovation, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University