Program Overview

Introduction to the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship

The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine is a 36-month training program designed to develop world-class leaders, researchers, educators, and clinicians in the care of the high-risk pregnant woman and her unborn baby.

Program Goals and Objectives

The goal of the program is to train MFM clinicians with an emphasis on expertise in scientific investigation leading to an academic career. Whether graduates of the program ultimately choose an academic career or clinical practice, either will require the ability to practice MFM competently and to function as an independent investigator capable of conducting, evaluating, and applying results of relevant scientific research and literature.

Training and Education

The training program is based upon the learning objectives as described in the Accredited Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Common Program Requirements (Post-Doctoral Education Program). The program aims to teach the appropriate application of currently available diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in clinical MFM.

Affiliations and Resources

Affiliations with leading research and healthcare institutions in and around the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest healthcare complex, provide access to an exceptionally diverse array of people and resources. These affiliations enhance the education programs by offering a wide range of opportunities for clinical practice, research, and education.

Program Structure

• The program is 36 months long.
• It is designed to develop expertise in scientific investigation.
• The program follows the ACGME Common Program Requirements.
• It provides access to a diverse array of people and resources through affiliations with leading institutions.

Expected Outcomes

Graduates of the program are expected to become leading subspecialists and consultants, capable of practicing MFM competently and functioning as independent investigators. They should be able to conduct, evaluate, and apply the results of relevant scientific research and literature, and to teach the appropriate application of currently available diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in clinical MFM.