Baylor College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our fellows receive excellent training in all aspects of clinical care including dialysis, transplant, and general pediatric nephrology. Our didactic curriculum provides a strong foundation in the core topics of pediatric nephrology starting with "boot camp" in the first month of fellowship. With strong leaders in research, medical education, advocacy, and quality improvement, fellows have a variety of opportunities for scholarly activity.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alisa A Acosta, MD
Baylor College of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Natalia Vargas Hirschfeld
Texas Children's Hosp
Locations
Baylor College of Medicine
Ste 245
1102 Bates Ave
Houston, TX 77030-2619
One Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030-3498
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
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
Aug 29, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jun 18, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Data not provided by program
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-8
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.