University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
Our ACGME-accredited 3-year fellowship offers comprehensive training in child maltreatment care at a top Level 1 trauma center and the CARE Clinic, which provides longitudinal care for at-risk children. Fellows train within a close-knit, multidisciplinary team committed to advocacy, wellness, and community outreach. With research opportunities, optional masters coursework, and a 100% board pass rate, graduates are prepared to lead in clinical and academic settings.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Simi Abraham, MD
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Primary Program Contact
Judith Cerino
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Locations
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Ste 1425
6410 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-5305
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
1504 Ben Taub Loop
Houston, TX 77030
1885 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77054-2098
6410 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
5403 Ave N
Rosenberg, TX 77471
6410 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
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
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
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
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Data not provided by program
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
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.