Baylor College of Medicine Program
About This Program
High-volume exposure to complex pediatric rheumatologic disease - Large pediatric lupus and vasculitis populations - Multidisciplinary care models including nephrology, gynecology, pharmacy, and social work - Structured continuity clinic throughout training - Progressive autonomy with faculty supervision - Exposure to pediatric pain medicine and sports medicine - Adult rheumatology elective exposure - Musculoskeletal ultrasound and procedural training opportunities - Dedicated academic half-day
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Andrea A Ramirez, MD, MEd
Texas Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Luis Paxtor
Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Childre
Locations
Texas Children's Hosp
Ste 330
1102 Bates Ave
Houston, TX 77030
One Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030-3498
1504 Ben Taub Loop
Houston, TX 77030
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
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 residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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