University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
The UTHealth Pediatrics Residency offers diverse training across county, academic, and private settings in the Texas Medical Center (the world's largest medical center). Residents can pursue leadership tracks in advocacy, global health, primary care, medical education, and subspecialty focus. Our diverse patients and strong mentorship prepare graduates for careers in general pediatrics or subspecialty training.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Emma Omoruyi, MD, MPH
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Primary Program Contact
Kimberly Cooper
Univ of Texas Med Sch Houston
Locations
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
MSB 3151
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
5656 Kelley St
Houston, TX 77026
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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 35 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.