Baylor College of Medicine Program
About This Program
The Pediatric Infectious Disease fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine provides exceptional clinical training to fellows and prepares trainees to become experts in the field of infectious diseases. We offer basic, translational, or clinical mentored research training. Fellows may choose to enter a specialized track in either transplant medicine or tropical and global medicine. Our fellowship "family" is close-knit and program leadership understands the importance of work life balance.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Catherine Elizabeth Foster, MD
Baylor College of Medicine
Primary Program Contact
Kristen Valencia Deray, MD
Baylor Coll of Med
Locations
Baylor College of Medicine
Pedi Infectious Diseases, Suite 1120
1102 Bates Ave Ste 260
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
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Medical School Graduation Timeline
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Gap Experience Requirement
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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 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
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Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.