University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Driscoll Children's Hospital Program
About This Program
We are committed to advancing the field of pediatric surgery through a comprehensive and dynamic training program. Our fellowship is designed to provide the next generation of pediatric surgeons with the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to excel in this challenging and rewarding field. As part of our program, fellows will engage in hands-on surgical training, participate in groundbreaking research, and gain exposure to a diverse range of pediatric conditions and treatments.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ravi S Radhakrishnan, MD, MBA
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Anna M Garcia, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Locations
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Pediatric Surgery Pgm
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0353
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
3533 S Alameda Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78466-6530
815 Market St
Galveston, TX 77550-2725
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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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
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
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
Salary Compensation
Year 6 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 32 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.