Pediatric Surgery Fellowship

The following items are required:

• Completed ERAS Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of recommendation from faculty members
• Personal statement
• Dean's letter and transcript
• USMLE Board scores
• American Board of Surgery In-training (ABSITE) exams/scores

International graduates must meet the requirements established by the Graduate Medical Education Office at Baylor College of Medicine, as set by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and the Immigration Services. They will also need to contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), for information regarding the paperwork process for students and graduates of foreign medical schools. Baylor College of Medicine requires international medical graduates to meet the terms for an Institutional Permit, as outlined by the Texas Medical Board, and have the documents necessary for a J-1 Visa.

Any additional questions regarding international applicants can also be addressed though the International Services Office at Baylor College of Medicine.

The Pediatric Surgery Education Committee will review fellowship applications when completed through ERAS. Applicants who are considered competitive for appointment will be invited for  an interview, which is an important factor in the final selection. This will provide candidates an opportunity to visit the Texas Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine either in person or virtually and learn more about the program.  Applicants will meet with Dr. Mark Mazziotti, pediatric surgery faculty, and current fellows. They will also be able to tour (in person or virtual) Texas Children’s Hospital. Before adjourning, you will be provided with the opportunity to interact with Faculty and Fellows to address any additional questions.

For any questions regarding the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program, contact the Pediatric Surgery Academic Coordinator at (713) 798-6078 or email: pedisurgerytraining@bcm.edu.

The curriculum for the Baylor College of Medicine Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program follows the guidelines set by the ACGME. Pediatric Surgery fellows are evaluated based on six core competencies, including:

• Patient care and procedural skills
• Medical knowledge
• Practice-based learning and improvement
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Professionalism
• Systems-based practice

The pediatric surgery fellowship program uses clinical experience, didactics, conferences, and lectures to give the resident thorough understanding of the core competencies. At the end of their training, pediatric surgery residents are prepared to fulfill meaningful careers in pediatric surgery.

The first year pediatric fellow is able to take two to four months of elective time, which may be tailored to the trainee's special interests and career goals. There are several elective courses the first-year fellow can also choose to attend. The second-year fellow acts as chief fellow of the program at Texas Children’s Hospital.

The fellows have the opportunity to attend several courses throughout the year, including the St. Jude Surgical Oncology course, the yearly Colorectal Course, and the UT Houston ECMO course. The fellows also attend one academic conference per year.