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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program

Pediatrics residency program in Temple, Texas, sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple).

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About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program

ACGME code
3204821236
Program director
Christopher Hovland
Location
Temple, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
407
Latest cycle
Interview rate
34.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Temple, Texas, sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple). It offers 7 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 407 applications and invited about 34.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Pediatrics program has 20%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
34.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates15%
  • US DO graduates85%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White70%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Hovland
Program coordinator
Kessiah Foster
Coordinator phone
(254) 935-5063
Sponsoring institution
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)

Scott & White Memorial Hospital 1901 SW HK Dodgen Loop MS-CK-300 Temple, TX 76502 Open in Google Maps

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program IMG-friendly?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program offer?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program offers 7 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program received 407 applications and interviewed about 34.6% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program located?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program is located at Scott & White Memorial Hospital 1901 SW HK Dodgen Loop MS-CK-300 Temple, TX 76502. Its sponsoring institution is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple).

Who is the program director of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program?

The program director is Christopher Hovland. The program coordinator, Kessiah Foster, is the usual contact for application questions.

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