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

  • 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.