Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

Baylor (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, and healthcare and community service. Located in the heart of the world's largest medical center (Texas Medical Center), Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, healthcare and research affiliates (Baylor Affiliates).

The Pediatric Residency Training Program at Baylor College of Medicine - CHRISTUS Children's San Antonio is accepting applications for a graduating pediatric resident to serve as one of two Chief Residents during the 2026-2027 academic year to oversee its 39-resident program.

Responsibilities include:

Clinical

• 50% FTE appointment as an instructor in primary care pediatrics
• Opportunity to moonlight on Pediatric ICU, Emergency Department observation unit, or Hospital Medicine services

Teaching/Curriculum Development

• Organization of the academic calendar
• Implementation of a new academic half-day curriculum
• Didactic teaching

Administration

• Resident block schedule creation, including holiday schedule
• Resident scheduling in X+Y system (4+2+2), as well as development of a schedule for clinic/longitudinal rotations (e.g., advocacy, developmental pediatrics, scholarly, and walk-in clinic)
• Development of inpatient rotation schedules, including coordination of outside rotators
• Organize and coordinate all absence requests
• Attend weekly residency executive committee meetings, as well as hospital-wide committee meetings as needed
• Provide reliable communication to both residents and faculty on resident events

Leadership

• Participation in applicant interviews and intern selection/rank list
• Development of agenda and coordination of house staff council meetings

Mentorship

• Hosting social events for residents
• Lead collaborative program evaluation and improvement sessions, approximately quarterly
• Collaborative mentorship and training of rising chiefs
• Providing moral support for trainees
• Coordination of mental health and resident wellness initiatives

Requirements include:

• Must be a current PGY-3 pediatric resident in good standing with an ACGME-accredited training program.
• Must graduate in June 2026 from an ACGME-accredited residency training program in pediatrics and be prepared to start June 24, 2026. If accepted for the position, and if possible, we will coordinate with your current program to allow you to complete a "chief elective" rotation at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Must be American Board of Pediatrics eligible for initial certification in 2026.

Benefits of the position include:

• Salary commensurate with Instructor in Pediatrics
• Reimbursement for Texas medical license and DEA certificate
• Reimbursement for ABP board exam
• CME funding of $1,500
• Protected time to prepare for ABP board exam (half-day per week and one week off prior to boards exam)
• Funding to attend the 2026 and 2027 Association of Pediatric Program Directors Spring meetings

To apply:

To apply for the position, please send the following to Dr. Adam Wolfe, Program Director, at Adam.Wolfe@bcm.edu:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter describing your interest in the position
• Letter of recommendation from your current Pediatric Residency Program director