Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Texas
The Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine - Baylor Scott & White Pediatrics Residency is a three year program fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Welcome! Thank you for your interest in our program.
Our program mission is to transform medical students into skillful pediatricians who provide compassionate care for patients, families, and the community while retaining the joy in medicine and academic curiosity. We accomplish this mission through our five aims:
- To train pediatricians we would personally choose to care for our children and loved ones
- 100% pass rate on the American Board of Pediatrics certifying exam
- Support residents as front-line physicians and also as people with lives outside of medicine
- Graduate residents who consistently place in the practice or fellowship of their choice
- Develop life-long advocates for children in our community and beyond
As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 53 hospitals, more than 1,300 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 59,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
Curriculum
About the program
Our program is dedicated to educating residents on the knowledge and skills necessary to practice patient-based pediatrics.
The department has more than 60 full-time teaching faculty specializing in:
- General Pediatrics
- Adolescent Medicine
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Child Abuse/Forensics
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Genetics
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Pediatric Hospital Medicine
- Pediatric Infectious Disease
- Pediatric Intensive Care
- Neonatology
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Pediatric Podiatry
- Pediatric Radiology
- Pediatric Psychiatry
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatric Urology
Approximately 60-70 percent of our graduates have entered primary care and 30-40 percent have entered pediatric academic fellowships such as neonatology, nephrology, critical care, emergency medicine, hematology/oncology, pediatric hospital medicine, pulmonology, endocrinology, adolescent medicine, anesthesiology and gastroenterology.
Program culture and what sets us apart
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How to apply
We use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to electronically accept residency applications, letters of recommendations, dean’s letters, transcripts and other credentials directly from your medical school.
Our program places emphasis on the following:
- A CV that includes volunteer service, academic awards/achievements, extracurricular activities, etc.
- A passing score on the USMLE/COMLEX on Steps I & II (no more than 2 attempts). A step II score is not required for application but should be passed prior to beginning rank list submission.
- A personal statement
- Evidence in the above materials that reflect excellence in teamwork, service, and/or leadership
Pediatric residency administration reviews all applications received and grants interviews on a competitive basis. Accepted applicants are contacted via email to schedule an interview.
Application requirements
Eligible applicants should also submit the following with their application:
- Three letters of recommendation
- Medical school transcripts
- USMLE or COMLEX transcripts for Step I
- ECFMG certificate – applies to international medical graduates only (US IMG only)
- Must have completed medical school within past five years
Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.
Faculty and residents
Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented residents bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!
Train at one of U.S. News & World Report's top hospitals in Texas
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a 640-bed teaching and research hospital with a Level I trauma center.
Working at Baylor Scott & White Health
Stipend and benefits
In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.
Well-being resources
This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.
Life in Temple
Temple uniquely offers a combination of access to big-city conveniences while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.
Contact us
Kessiah Foster, BBA
Program Administrator
Pediatrics Residency
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
McLane Children's
1901 SW HK Dodgen Loop
MS-CK-300
Temple, TX 76502
Email: PediatricResidency@BSWHealth.org
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
2401 S. 31st St.
Temple, TX 76508