Fellowship FAQs

Board Reviews
- American Board of Pediatrics Prep-ICU Board Review online course
- American Board of Pediatric In-Service Exam
Pediatric Fellowship Core Courses monthly
Clinical Research Curriculum
PALS certification paid
Annual Fellowship Research Symposium
Texas Medical Center Library Card (Jesse Jones Library) with 24 hour electronic access
Travel assistance for conferences in which the fellow will present

There are several opportunities depending on field of interest. It can be clinical or basic science research.
We also have an annual research symposium that the 2nd and 3rd year fellows participate
Department of Pediatrics Annual Research Symposium

All fellows:

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

The program maintains salaries competitive with other Fellowship programs with similar cost of living.

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.
ABP Absences from Training Policy

UT Health Nursing Mother Rooms
LBJ
1. Room 2.TA.92.00 (Second floor behind audiology by the High Risk Nursery (HRN) entrance)
2. Room: 1-EC 73 010 (Near the EC: Directly outside the double doors going into IR)
MH: Sarofim Pavillion
1. Private respite/lactation rooms are located on floors 5-8. In the floor’s main waiting area or at any nurse station, information is available on where and how to access the room.
2. A lactation area is also located inside the Women’s OR Locker Room on floor 3. Contact OR Administration for information on how to access the room.
Childrens's Memorial Hermann Hospital/Hermann Pavilion
1. A lactation suite is located on floor 8 near the front desk. It is open for use 24/7 to any employee. Please note that this specific location is high demand and may not always be available.
2. A lactation room is located on floor 5. To use the space, check in at the front desk and ask to access the room.