Baylor College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program covers a wide variety of institutions in the largest medical center in the world in one of the most diverse cities. We cover a county hospital-level1 trauma center, the largest VA hospital, the largest free-standing Childrens' Hospital and a large academic medical center. Our residents receive a comprehensive education and high volume surgical experience with graduated autonomy in a diverse and collegial atmosphere.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Melvyn Harrington, MD
Baylor Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Cheyanne M Logan
Baylor Coll of Med
Locations
Baylor Coll of Med
Dept of Orthopedic Surgery Ste 10A
7200 Cambridge St
Houston, TX 77030
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
6621 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-2399
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.