Admissions

We welcome applications from students of all training backgrounds. Our primary goal is to recruit the best applicants with a diverse background.

All Baylor Pediatric programs participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).  Please submit your application via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We do not accept applications outside of the Match. The application deadline is Nov. 1, 2024.

The categorical program and specialty programs (listed below) use one ERAS application. You must apply to each program individually to be considered for matching in the program, but your interview experience will be combined.   

• Peds-Categorical/Baylor-Houston
• Global Health Residency Program
• Baylor Primary Care and Leadership (LEAD) Program
• Baylor Pediatrician Scientists Program

All interviews will be virtual this year. 

Review Process

There is not a single formula that effectively predicts who will be an outstanding resident. Therefore, we take a holistic approach to evaluating complete applications for consideration of an interview invitation. In order to devote the appropriate time to our holistic review process, we anticipate sending invitations for an interview by mid-October.

Applications will be considered complete when they include the following items: 

• Complete ERAS application
• Transcript
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Letters of recommendation (minimum of three)
• USMLE / COMLEX transcript  
• Personal statement
• Certified ECFMG Status Report (international medical school graduates only)  

The factors we consider include:

1. Each applicant’s unique experience:  
   1. Personal Statement, Impactful, and Meaningful experiences
   2. Your selected experiences in work / research / volunteer, service, advocacy / education, training / military service / other extracurricular activities, clubs / professional organizations / and/or teaching and mentoring.  
   3. Publications
   4. Honors and Awards
2. Academic performance
   1. Medical School grades
   2. MSPE – Medical School Performance Evaluation (aka the dean’s letter)
   3. USMLE and/or COMLEX scores (No minimum)
3. Letters of recommendation (minimum three)
   1. Individual letters of recommendation
   2. Departmental (department chairman, program director, or pediatric clerkship director) letter of recommendation is optional 

We welcome and encourage all who are interested to apply to our program. We carefully review all complete applications for consideration of an interview offer.

International Medical School Graduates

Applications from graduates of international medical schools will be considered complete only when the ECFMG status report indicates that the applicant is certified. Graduates of international medical schools must be fluent in both spoken and written English. We are only able to sponsor a J1 visa. Applicants are expected to complete at least one month of clinical or research experience in the U.S.

Current Medical Student Electives

US and International medical students interested in BCM visiting electives should apply through the VSLO system.  

Note: Applications are only accepted through the VSLO system. Students are advised not to directly contact Baylor faculty and administrative staff in an attempt to arrange clinical/research experiences. We are currently unable to offer observerships.