Application Process

Join Our Pediatric EM Fellowship: Application & Timeline

Step into a program that champions excellence, equity, and leadership in pediatric emergency medicine.

Embark on a fellowship that emphasizes excellence, leadership, and equitable patient care in pediatric emergency medicine. Based at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and affiliated community sites, our program offers a comprehensive training experience combining high-acuity pediatric and trauma care with hands-on learning in diverse clinical settings.

Whether your background is in pediatrics or emergency medicine, our fellowship equips you with the skills and experience needed to excel across academic, urban, and community practice environments.

Why UTHealth Houston?

  • Train at the Texas Medical Center (TMC), the world’s largest medical complex
  • Gain experience at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, the region’s #1 Level I pediatric trauma center
  • Serve diverse populations at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (LBJ)
  • Develop hands-on expertise across academic, urban, and community-based settings
  • Prepare for a seamless transition to independent practice

Getting Started

Our fellowship provides a rigorous and diverse training experience, exposing fellows to a wide range of clinical environments — from a bustling academic medical center to high-acuity community hospitals.

  • Primary Training Site: Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in the TMC is home to a leading pediatric emergency department and nationally recognized Level I trauma center. Fellows manage complex, high-volume cases and work alongside expert faculty in emergency medicine, pediatrics, and trauma care.
  • Community Experience: At Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (LBJ), fellows care for Houston’s underserved and diverse populations, honing skills in resourceful, patient-centered, and equitable care. Additional rotations at Memorial Hermann–Katy and other community sites further strengthen adaptability and clinical breadth.

Together, these experiences prepare fellows to thrive in any setting — whether academic, urban, or community-based.

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in pediatrics or emergency medicine and review each applicant holistically. Selection is made without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, nationality, disability, or veteran status.

How to Apply

  1. Log into MyERAS
  2. Search 1144811001 under Accreditation ID
  3. Submit your completed application to the program

Important Dates

  • July 3rd: Applications open
  • August 30th: Application deadline
  • September – October: Interview season
  • November 16th: Fellowship Match Day

Contact Us

PEM Fellowship Directors
  • Thomas McCarty, MD
  • Kayleigh Fischer, MD
PEM Fellowship Coordinators