Fellowship FAQs

What educational support do the fellows receive ?

• Board Reviews

  • American Board of Pediatrics Prep-ICU Board Review online course

  • American Board of Pediatric In-Service Exam

  • Society of Critical Care Medicine Board Review materials

  • Monthly conferences - Structured Pediatric Critical Care textbook reviews and board review practice questions

  • Practice Board Review quizzes

• Pediatric Critical Care Fellows reference library

• Pediatric Fellowship Core Courses monthly

• Clinical Research Curriculum

• Daily Patient Centered Rounds

• Annual ECMO Course

• PALS certification paid

• Annual Fellowship Research Symposium

• Texas Medical Center Library Card (Jesse Jones Library) with 24 hr electronic access

• Travel assistance for conferences in which the fellow will present

Are there opportunities for research?

• There are several opportunities depending on field of interest. It can be clinical or basic science research.

• Department of Pediatrics Annual Research Symposium 

What other benefits?

• $500 fellow discretionary fund annually

• American Board of Pediatrics Membership

• Society of Critical Care Medicine Membership

• Subsidized resident parking at UTPB ($60 monthly)

• 32 GB USB drive with padlock code, HIPPA compliant

• Four lab coats over span of fellowship

• On-call meal tickets

• Recreation Center (reduced membership rates for residents)

• Tax-deferred annuity plans

• AMA Member Benefits 

• UT Health Care @ Work 

What does our program do for fun/support?

• Christmas party

• PICU Happy Hour monthly

• End of the Year/Graduation party

How much vacation time is available?

All fellows:

• 21 days of vacation per year

How much maternity/paternity leave is available?

• Under the Family Medical Leave Act you may take up to 3 months off (extra can be given if approved by our department). Only vacation and sick days are paid. Sick leave accumulates at 12 working days per contract year with a rollover cap of 30 working days – sick leave accrues 1 day per month.

What insurance is available?

INSURANCE PROGRAMS AT NO COST TO RESIDENT (Dependant coverage available through group rates)

• Comprehensive medical care plan (Choice of HMO or PPO)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• $100,000 basic life insurance/ Disability insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance

• Professional Liability Insurance

• Benefits Overview 

Visa Requirement Information ?

• GME Visa Sponsorship 

• ECFMG Certification of House Staff 

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