Pediatrics

Baylor College of Medicine (Houston) Program

Houston, TX · West South Central

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Program Director

Brian Rissmiller, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Lena Jones

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

3 hospitals in Houston

1
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
Primary
2
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Sponsor
3
Harris Health System-Ben Taub Hospital
Houston, TX
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK231 – 267

180205230255280

COMLEX Level 2 CE451 – 685

400500600700800

Interview Rates

US MD

44%

US DO

30%

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

42%

Out-of-State

26%

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Pediatrics interviews

specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common

clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common

behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.

specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?

clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?

personalTell me about yourself.★ common

specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common

programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common

behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common

personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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