Admissions - General Info
Applicants from across the world can apply, but all must complete a pediatric residency before starting this fellowship and be a U.S. citizen, be a U.S. permanent resident or have a valid J-1 visa. Applications are accepted via the Electronic Residency Application Service and should be submitted the year prior to starting fellowship training (with a July 8 start date). Later submissions will be considered in special circumstances, and if a position remains open. Questions should be addressed to the fellowship program director.
ACGME Eligibility Requirements - Fellowship Programs
All required clinical education for entry into ACGME-accredited fellowship programs must be completed in an ACGME-accredited residency program, an AOA-approved residency program, a program with ACGME International (ACGME-I) Advanced Specialty Accreditation, or a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)-accredited or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)-accredited residency program located in Canada. - ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Pediatric Rheumatology (Subspecialty of Pediatrics). Effective July 1, 2022.
BCM Coronavirus Response
Throughout the pandemic, our priority has been and remains the safety of our fellows. See our Cornavirus Messages for Learners and Educators.
Baylor College of Medicine Values
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and providing patient-centered care. Learn more about how we are Living our Values.
