Department of Pediatrics

Global Health Training in Houston

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Resident societies:

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The Baylor Pediatric Residency Program assigns residents to one of our eight resident societies. Residents remain in the society throughout their training and participate in The Society House Cup. Society meetings are held monthly where residents discuss various topics surrounding professional development. Example topics include:

  • Leadership development
  • Promoting community involvement and advocacy efforts
  • Career development
  • Social activities

The Wilfert Society
In 2015, the Wilfert Society was named after Dr. Catherine Wilfert who has focused her career on eradicating pediatric AIDS, and served as the scientific director for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. The Wilfert Society is comprised of residents from The Dr. Kelly DeScioli Global Child Health Residency Program and the Primary Care Leaders Evaluating and Addressing Disparities (L.E.A.D.) Residency Program.