Department of Pediatrics

Global Child Health Pediatrics Residency Benefits

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The following provides information about pediatric resident benefits and other program perks.

Stipend and additional benefit information is available on the Graduate Medical Education website.

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Benefits and Reimbursements

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  • Medical and dental insurance at no cost for trainee
  • Life Insurance (1.5 times annual salary)
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Three weeks paid vacation
  • Holiday time off
  • Parking reimbursement
  • Interns will receive a $1,000 stipend to be used towards educational materials or reimbursement for USMLE Step 3
  • Interns will be paid a stipend of $2,000 for attending orientation
  • $1,000 relocation stipend for interns moving to Houston outside the Houston-Galveston metropolitan area
  • Upper levels will receive up to $2,000 travel reimbursements to attend select pediatric meetings or $1,000 educational stipend to purchase educational material
  • Upper levels will be reimbursed for American Board of Pediatrics fees to sit for the Pediatric Boards
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Global Child Health Benefits and Reimbursements

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  • Reimbursement of two round trip ticket up to $2.500 for travels to your Global Health assignment
  • Reimbursement of hotel coverage for any lay over flights en-route to Global Health assignment
  • Up to $2,000 for baggage and any storage fees while at your Global Health assignment
  • Free Baylor College of Medicine Travel Clinic screening prior to your departure to your Global Health assignment
  • Up to $1,200 per month in rent while at your Global Health assignment
  • Travel and Hotel allowance to attend annual Global Health Network Meeting during year abroad
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Baylor College of Medicine Wellness Benefit

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Enjoy discounts at fitness centers near the medical center. These include:

  • Baylor College of Medicine on-campus gym
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston
  • Auxiliary Enterprises Recreation Center
  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • LA Fitness
  • Gold's Gym
  • YMCA
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