Resident Recruitment Policy

Minimum Standards for Selection as a
University of Texas Medical Branch Categorical Pediatrics  and a Medicine/Pediatric Resident

TMB accepts 12 first year pediatric residents and four internal medicine/pediatric residents each year through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). 

The following criteria apply to resident selection for NRMP match listing, program transfers and scramble match.

Requirements for Interview Acceptance

1. A completed ERAS application is on file or available.   

2. Resident applicants must have successfully passed the USMLE Step 1 within a maximum of 2 (two) attempts.   

3. If taken, resident applicant must have successfully passed the USMLE Step II within a maximum of 2 (two) attempts.    

4.  Osteopathic resident applicants must have successfully passed the COMLEX within a maximum of 2 (two) attempts.     

5.  US graduate resident applicants must

   1. Have graduated from or will graduate from an LCME approved US allopathic medical or osteopathic school by June 30th of the applicable year, or

   2. Applicant must have graduated from an LCME approved medical school within 3 years of application for residency UNLESS enrolled in an ACGME accredited training program or in the US military.     

6. If an International Medical Graduate, the resident applicant must:
    

   1. Have or will have by June 15th of the applicable year, a completed ECFMG certificate and a CSA certificate where appropriate, 

   2. Must have graduated from medical school within 3 years of application for residency UNLESS enrolled in an ACGME accredited training program or in the US military, and

   3. If applicable, a valid J-1 visa.
       

7. All resident applicants must have a face-to-face personal or detailed phone interview with the Pediatrics Program Director (and Medicine/Pediatrics Program Directors if applicable) or his/her designee.

8. All resident applicants must have appropriate references as to potential, acceptable proficiency in the six ACGME defined pediatric competencies.

9. Resident applicants must display the professional characteristics and behaviors expected of a physician including, but not limited to:
    

   1. A positive attitude towards medical students/residents in training and other health care professionals and to medicine in general,

   2. Adaptability to new situations and a flexible work schedule,

   3. Ability to learn quickly and follow directions,

   4. Accountability and dependability,

   5. Appropriate work habits and personal hygiene.

10. Resident applicants must be able to carry out the duties and responsibilities of their appointed position. 

11. The recruitment Committee may, by a substantial (two-thirds) majority of all its members, supersede the above requirements for interview acceptance and invite a candidate to interview for the residency training program.

12. The deadline for applications is December 31st.

Application Deadlines:  

Applications for PGY-1 positions are accepted from Sept. 1, 2006, to Jan. 1, 2007, for appointment beginning July 1, 2007. Interviews are scheduled from Nov. 2006, to Jan. 31, 2007. 

Applications for PGY-2 and PGY-3 positions will be accepted as long as positions are available and should be submitted by March 1, 2007 for appointment beginning July 1, 2007.

Reappointments:

The Department of Pediatrics is not obligated to continue any candidate's training beyond the first year. Residents are reappointed if their record indicates that they are capable of completing the residency and/or attaining certification by the American Board of Pediatrics.


Recruitment Coordinator:

Barbara Ladd
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Department of Pediatrics
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77555-0354 
bladd@utmb.edu 
Phone: (409) 772-1398 
FAX: (409) 747-8130