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Neonatal-perinatal Medicine Residency Program

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)
Temple, TX
Continued AccreditationACGME #3294832127J1J-1

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) is an ACGME-accredited Neonatal-perinatal medicine residency program in Temple, TX. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 5 residents in training. It reports 66.7% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $78,142. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
2
5 residents · 6 approved
PGY-1 salary
$78.1k
IMG percentage
66.7%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2012 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2020

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
67%
x
US MD
17%
x
DO
17%
x
Women
83%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
28
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
8
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.1
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
2
Support team size

Smoke-free workplace.

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine (THI), is a comprehensive cardiovascular health and research center located in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, dedicated to delivering the future of cardiovascular health through exceptional patient care, innovative discovery, and a commitment to learning. Since its founding in 1962, THI has been a leader in research programs in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, stem cell, and gene therapy, and regenerative medicine, THI’s scientists and physicians are spearheading some of the most innovative research in the medical field. Through its translational research programs, THI is learning more every day about the underlying causes of heart disease and the ways to better treat and even prevent it. With initiatives ranging from postdoctoral and continued medical education to public outreach and scientific publications, THI is dedicated to spreading awareness and sharing updates on ways to prevent, treat, and defeat cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in patient care for more than six decades, THI has been ranked among the top cardiovascular centers in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for the past 30 years. For more information, please visit https://www.texasheart.org. @Texas_Heart

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$52K
Research
$0
Payments
35

Top payer: KLS-Martin L.P. ($20K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Primary teaching site: Baylor College of Medicine-Pediatric Cardiology · Houston, TX

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Baylor College of Medicine-Pediatric Cardiology

Primary
Houston, TX

Location

Rental market & livability

Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.

Livability

County figures for Harris County, Texas (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages
Median Income
$73,104
−$5k vs US median
Avg Commute
29 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Raza U Bajwa, MD

Program director - Neonatologist

Program Director

Niraj Vora, MD

Associate Program Director/Neonatologist

Coordinator

Ms. Mandy Clark-Bartlett, BS

GME Program Administrator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) located?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) is located in Temple, TX.
Is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) has approximately 5 residents in training.
Does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 66.7% of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)'s current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) require?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) reports a PGY-1 salary of $78,142. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Neonatal-perinatal medicine residency program positions as they appear.