Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Admissions

Applicants must have completed an approved five-year ACGME residency in General Surgery and be eligible for the qualifying and certifying examinations of the American Board of Surgery by the time they are to enter the program. Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) and within the Specialty National Residency Matching Program #1716445FO.

The following items are required:

• Completed ERAS Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of recommendation from faculty members
• Personal statement
• Dean's letter and transcript
• USMLE Board scores
• American Board of Surgery In-training (ABSITE) exams/scores

International graduates must meet the requirements established by the Graduate Medical Education Office at Baylor College of Medicine, as set by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and the Immigration Services. They will also need to contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), for information regarding the paperwork process for students and graduates of foreign medical schools. Baylor College of Medicine requires international medical graduates to meet the terms for an Institutional Permit, as outlined by the Texas Medical Board, and have the documents necessary for a J-1 Visa.

Any additional questions regarding international applicants can also be addressed though the International Services Office at Baylor College of Medicine.

The Pediatric Surgery Education Committee will review fellowship applications when completed through ERAS. Applicants who are considered competitive for appointment will be invited for  an interview, which is an important factor in the final selection. This will provide candidates an opportunity to visit the Texas Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine either in person or virtually and learn more about the program.  Applicants will meet with Dr. Mark Mazziotti, pediatric surgery faculty, and current fellows. They will also be able to tour (in person or virtual) Texas Children’s Hospital. Before adjourning, you will be provided with the opportunity to interact with Faculty and Fellows to address any additional questions.

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, will conduct three interview sessions each year.  The interview dates for the 2023 NRMP Specialty Match application cycle will be released in mid to late Dec. 2022.  

For any questions regarding the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program, contact the Pediatric Surgery Academic Coordinator at (713) 798-6078 or email: pedisurgerytraining@bcm.edu.