University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
The fellowship offers comprehensive training in managing complex pediatric infections across top-tier facilities, including Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Fellows engage in specialized clinics for HIV and congenital infections, participate in a structured two-year didactic curriculum, and have opportunities for research collaborations within the Texas Medical Center. We also offer an optional Diploma in Tropical Medicine locally or in Lima, Peru.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Norma Perez, DO
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Primary Program Contact
Brenda Moncivaiz, MBA
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Locations
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
MSB 3200
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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 from a department chair
- 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 3 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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
Nov 3, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 23, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 22, 2026 - Nov 4, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
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-8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.