Block Rotation Schedule

Fellows are required to complete 96 weeks of rotations, broken down into the following categories:

Fellows and attending with service dogs in hospital

Fellowship Director Dr. Marshburn (center, white coat) and trainees enjoy regular visits from the UTHealth Houston therapy dogs.

  • Core PHM Rotations: 32 weeks
    • 20 weeks on wards at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
      • 9 service weeks each year
      • 1 week of nights per year
      • 6 service weekends per year
      • 7 additional night shifts per year (2 of which must be weekend)
    • 4 weeks on wards at our community site in Sugar Land
    • 2 weeks in the well-baby nursery
    • 2 weeks on procedural sedation
    • 2 weeks on palliative care
    • 2 weeks in the comprehensive care clinic
  • Individualized PHM Rotations: 32 weeks
    • These rotations will be selected based on each fellow’s individualized career pathway. Potential rotations include: Child Abuse, Transport, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, Rheumatology, Pharmacy/Antibiotic Stewardship, Quality Improvement, Advocacy and more.
  • Research and Scholarly Activity: 32 weeks dedicated time
  • Vacation: 3 weeks per academic year
  • Personal Days: 7 per academic year

Learn more about Fellow Stipends and Benefits via the Graduate Medical Education Office.

Six doctors wearing team jerseys

PHM faculty sport their favorite team jerseys as part of the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month spirit week.