Baylor College of Medicine — Postdoctoral Research
Houston, Texas · Research Fellowship
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About this program
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Baylor College of Medicine's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is the central support office for postdoctoral fellows institution-wide. The office supports nearly 600 postdocs across clinical-research and basic-science laboratories at Baylor and its affiliates in the Texas Medical Center.
For IMG physicians: most postdoctoral research positions at Baylor are filled PI-direct — identify a Baylor faculty member working in your area of interest, contact them directly, and apply through their lab. Postdoctoral Affairs handles J-1 visa sponsorship and institution-level onboarding after a PI agrees.
Baylor also runs a separate Visiting Medical Student elective program for final-year M4s (different page, different audience — see the Baylor 'Visiting Student Rotations' listing).
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Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- Stipend-payingReceives a paid stipend (rare for IMG observerships)
- Multi-specialty (5+)Placement available across multiple clinical departments
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 1-3 years of structured clinical experience
- Placement in your chosen specialty across 5 departments
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
How to apply
- Identify a faculty host or coordinator at the program.Many IMG observerships require a faculty sponsor BEFORE you can apply. Use the contact email in the sidebar.
- Submit your application packet directly to the program.Typical packet: CV, USMLE scores or ECFMG certificate, letter of intent, proof of funding, immunizations, and (for INTL) translated medical license.
- Pay any required application or program fee.Many programs charge a non-refundable application fee + per-rotation program fee. See the cost tile above for this program's specific amounts.
- Complete pre-arrival paperwork and visa coordination.Most IMG observerships do not sponsor educational visas — applicants travel on B-1/B-2 visitor status. Confirm before booking travel.
Available specialties
Eligibility requirements
MD/MBBS or PhD, research experience | Visa: J1
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