Baylor College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Texas Children's Hospital is the largest children's hospital in the world and provides care for the greater Houston area and beyond. Children with common and rare neurological conditions are seen by residents who are trained by faculty with expertise in general neurology as well as subspecialty care. TCH has one of the only neurocritical care units in the country and is a leader in innovative care.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Sarah R Risen, MD
Baylor Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Shara Alexander
Texas Children's Hosp
Locations
Baylor Coll of Med
Pediatric Neurology Pgm
1 Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030
One Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030-3498
6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-9979
2002 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030-4298
1504 Ben Taub Loop
Houston, TX 77030
6720 Bertner Ave
Houston, TX 77030
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2026 - Dec 21, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.