Medical Student Programs
A variety of training opportunities from well-loved leaders
Welcome to your pediatrics experience! We are looking forward to being a part of your development as a physician whether you choose to pursue training in pediatrics or in another specialty. You will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of pediatric care, and our faculty will work alongside you to both provide excellent patient care and advance your clinical knowledge and skill set.

Medical students consistently describe their pediatrics experience as a high-expectation, high-support learning environment where students are trusted, taught, and treated like future physicians.
The Department of Pediatrics also supports these student and service groups:
- McGovern Medical School Pediatric Student Association
- Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) and LMSA Southwest Region
- McGovern Medical School Professionalism Learning Underscored by Service (PLUS) Program