Message from Program Leadership

The Chairman’s and Program Director’s Statement

Congratulations on your decision to become a pediatrician!

The field of pediatrics is at a wonderful time in its development. With the continued advances in the scientific basis of pediatrics, better understanding of the unique needs of children in our changing society, and increased focus on pediatrics as a primary care specialty, there are more opportunities than ever before to make a difference in the lives and health of children.

The Department of Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School is committed to training outstanding pediatricians in the art and science of the care of children. Our graduates practice in many different venues, including community practice, subspecialty fellowship training, hospital medicine, and a variety of academic careers. Our faculty are innovative and dynamic, and dedicated to providing an educational environment which motivates a resident to excellence. Your responsibilities as a resident will keep you busy, but will still allow you time for outside interests, friends, and family.

Our program is based in the Texas Medical Center, an extraordinary and diverse medical campus and the largest medical center in the world. Our principal inpatient site is Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, a private children’s hospital within the larger Memorial Hermann Hospital system that blends the unique features of a hospital for children with the resources of a large, sophisticated tertiary care general hospital. These include the full range of medical care for children and adults, sophisticated personnel and equipment in the ICUs, intermediate and general services, a Trauma Center, and the Life-Flight air ambulance and ground transport. We have an additional site at Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) Hospital where residents staff the well-baby nursery, high-risk nursery, and level III NICU. LBJ is a county hospital within the Harris Health System that primarily serves individuals who are uninsured/underinsured. Other affiliated institutions include the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center where residents will gain exposure to innovative treatments for a wide range of pediatric oncologic diseases. We are also affiliated with many community clinics to expand your experience beyond the Texas Medical Center.

Our Pediatric Residency Program provides diverse experiences designed to permit our residents to develop into well-rounded general pediatricians and provide a foundation for those transitioning into subspecialty training. Our graduates work in public and private institutions, both inpatient and outpatient. Our socially and culturally diverse patient population will expose you to the full spectrum of general pediatrics, from well-child care to the complex diagnosis and management of critically ill patients.

Thank you for considering our program for your pediatric training. We look forward to getting to know you.

Mary E. Aitken, MD, MPH, FAAP
Professor, Chair and Dan L Duncan Distinguished University Chair in Pediatrics

Emma A. Omoruyi, MD, MPH
Professor and Residency Program Director

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Message from the Chiefs

Welcome from the Pediatric Chiefs of 2024-2025! We are excited to be a part of your journey to Match Day 2025.

From all of us here at UT Houston McGovern Medical School Pediatric Residency Program, welcome to our website! We are thrilled to have you here and hope to be able to give you a glimpse into what life is like here at UTHealth Houston.

As chief residents, we believe our program to be one of the best training environments to begin your career in pediatrics. After having completed our training, we can all attest to the fact that the diverse patient population, the depth and breadth of clinical services, overwhelming faculty support, and the abundance of academic opportunities is nothing short of exceptional.

Our experiences here have taught us that this program is not only a place that instills in its residents all the skills needed to become well-rounded pediatricians, but it is also a place that provides support, camaraderie, and understanding of everyone’s goals and needs. Residency will be difficult regardless of the specialty or location, but we are all so thankful for our fellow residents as we worked alongside them for three years. We are proud to represent this program and all there is to offer here. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us at any time to learn more about our program. We look forward to meeting and hearing from you soon!

— Emmalee, Shreeya, Colin and Tyler

Pediatric Chief Residents 2024-2025