Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Transforming Pediatric Emergency Care Through Fellowship Training
Where high-acuity, community, and academic medicine converge to train tomorrow’s PEM leaders
Program Overview
Welcome to the UTHealth Houston Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Fellowship, an immersive training experience built on diversity, innovation, and real-world pediatric emergency care.
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital – TMC
Based at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, our fellows manage high-volume, complex cases in one of the busiest Level I pediatric trauma centers in the country.
Alongside this core site, fellows rotate through LBJ Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy, and other affiliated community settings, gaining a breadth of exposure that no single environment can provide.
Our program accepts trainees from both pediatrics and emergency medicine residencies, reinforcing a culture of collaboration, flexibility, and interdisciplinary growth. With strong support from faculty mentors, abundant resources, and opportunities for scholarly work, we equip our fellows to take leadership roles across all sectors of PEM.
Why Train With Us?
- Elite clinical environment
- Work within one of the region’s top Level I trauma centers
- Diverse settings
- Balance academic, community, and safety-net hospital experience
- Advanced procedural autonomy
- Perform procedures often reserved for specialists in many settings
- Robust support resources
- Research coordinators, statistics support, simulation lab, and infrastructure
- Launchpad for leadership
- Many graduates assume program director roles, academic posts, and clinical leadership positions
Training Experience & Curriculum
- Clinical rotations across Children’s Memorial Hermann, LBJ, and community hospitals
- Exposure to all pediatric subspecialties and complex emergency presentations
- Moonlighting opportunities in later years to grow autonomy and confidence
- Simulation and mobile simulation training to hone procedural and decision-making skills
- Longitudinal curriculum including quality improvement, evidence-based medicine, journal clubs, and multidisciplinary education
What Sets Us Apart
Our fellowship is not just about clinical volume—it’s about intentional growth. Fellows often take on leadership in Ultrasound education, EMS integration, and community outreach. Because of our multiple sites, you’ll gain comfort shifting between high-resource and resource-challenged environments.
Our network also allows continued ties to community hospitals post-fellowship, aiding transitions into urban, rural, or hybrid PEM practice.
Getting Started
Ready to learn more or apply?
- Head to our Application & Timeline page for detailed instructions and key deadlines.
We look forward to reviewing your application and bringing future leaders into our PEM family.