San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Program
About This Program
The SAUSHEC Pediatric Residency is a tri-service program in San Antonio, Texas, training Army, Air Force, and Navy physicians to be pediatricians for military families. This fully accredited, three-year program provides a foundation in general pediatrics and specialized training for the military health system.-Residents learn from experienced clinicians at the DoD's only Level 1 trauma center, gaining experience with a diverse patient population and complex cases. The program includes a large su
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Megan Donahue, MD, BA, BS
Saushec
Primary Program Contact
Nicholas Lawson
SAUSHEC
Locations
2200 Bergquist Dr
Lackland Afb, TX 78236-5300
36000 Darnall Loop
Fort Hood, TX 76544-4752
3851 Roger Brooke Dr
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200
2200 Bergquist Dr
Lackland Afb, TX 78236-5300
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- San Francisco Match
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Per service-specific application requirements
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jun 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 30 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.