Pediatrics

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Houston, TX · West South Central

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Program Director

Emma Omoruyi, MD, MPH

Email director

Program Coordinator

Kimberly Cooper

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

4 hospitals in Houston

1
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
Primary
2
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, TX
Sponsor
3
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Participant
4
Lyndon B Johnson General Hospital
Houston, TX
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK223 – 263

180205230255280

COMLEX Level 2 CE430 – 611

400500600700800

Interview Rates

US MD

50%

US DO

25%

US IMG

14%

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

90%

Out-of-State

13%

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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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