Baylor College of Medicine Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
21
Positions
#4
Specialty Rank
$74,142
PGY1 Salary
29.4%
IMG %
#4
Child neurology Ranking
96th Percentile
Top 4% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854821018
- NRMP Code:
- 1716185R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 65
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 36
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 46.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Texas Children's Hospital is the largest children's hospital in the world and provides care for the greater Houston area and beyond. Children with common and rare neurological conditions are seen by residents who are trained by faculty with expertise in general neurology as well as subspecialty care. TCH has one of the only neurocritical care units in the country and is a leader in innovative care.
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$74,142
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$74,142
PGY-3
$77,136
PGY-4
$80,898
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 89(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $326K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.1%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.35
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
99°F
Winter
74°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.31
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854821018
- NRMP Code:
- 1716185R0
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 65
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Timothy Edward Lotze
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/31/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2026 - 12/21/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July, Negotiable
- June Start Date:
- June 24
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1716185C0, 1716185C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Texas Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Texas Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Shara Alexander
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 44
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 29.4%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.9%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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