Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Program Overview
Welcome to UTHealth Houston’s Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Fellowship.
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital – TMC
Based out of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center and affiliated with McGovern Medical School, our program offers outstanding training in the clinical practice of pediatric emergency medicine, research, administration, and teaching.
Alongside a group of highly qualified and dedicated faculty, our fellows treat pediatric patients from all subspecialties and provide emergency care in one of the busiest Level 1 Trauma Centers in the United States. We accept graduates from both pediatrics and emergency medicine residencies.
Why McGovern?
- Among the busiest Level 1 Trauma Centers in the United States for both adult and pediatric patients
- Children’s Memorial Hospital has 332 beds, including separate PICU, NICU, and Pediatric Cardiac ICU, as well as all pediatric subspecialties
- Only pediatric burn program in Houston
- Only program in Houston with 24/7 Dental/OMFS coverage
- Schedule typically includes 11 ten-hour shifts/mo which includes occasional overnights, 3 weekend shifts/mo, and 1 community shift/mo during 2nd and 3rd year
- State-of-the-art Simulation Lab as well as an innovative Mobile Simulation Training Unit (MSTU)
- Research Division dedicated to adult and pediatric Emergency Medicine research and fellowship scholarly projects. Research support including Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, Statisticians, and grant support staff
- Ultrasound division dedicated to the development and training of bedside point-of-care ultrasound
- EMS experience with Houston Fire Department and Memorial Hermann Life Flight under the supervision of Prehospital and Disaster Medicine
- Experience in a community setting at Memorial Hermann Katy
- Moonlighting opportunities available at affiliated facilities
- Eighteen-month rolling lecture schedule including longitudinal evidence-based-medicine curriculum, quality improvement/M&M, and interactive journal clubs
- Live in one of the most diverse cities in the county with an abundance of great food, activity, art, and culture. Click here for more things to do in Houston.
Join Us!
Our Fellowship provides exceptional training in clinical care, research, and education within one of the nation’s busiest Level I Trauma Centers.
With hands-on experience in high-acuity cases, community medicine, EMS, and ultrasound, our fellows gain the skills and confidence to excel in any emergency setting. Supported by expert faculty and cutting-edge resources, graduates leave prepared for leadership roles in PEM, academia, and beyond. Take the next step in your PEM career with us!