Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program
About This Program
Our program allows residents to develop an individualized track that matches their career goals/interests. In addition we have a longitudinal community advocacy rotation that bridges 4 weeks across all 3 years; community advocacy is something our family friendly program highly values.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Christopher Hovland, MD, MS
McLane Children's Specialty Clinic
Primary Program Contact
Kessiah Foster, BBA
McLane Children's Specialty Clinic
Locations
McLane Children's Specialty Clinic
MS-CK-300
1901 SW HK Dodgen Loop
Temple, TX 76502
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508-0001
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
Application Due
Oct 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 14, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 14, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
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
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 13 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.