Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

Program Director	Co-Director
Nguyen Nguyen PhD, DABCC	Amin A. Mohammad PhD, DABCC
Clinical Chemist & Assistant Professor	Chief Clinical Chemist & Clinical Professor
Nguyen.Nguyen2@BSWHealth.org	Amin.Mohammad@BSWHealth.org
(254) 724-3757	(254) 724-7861

About the Program

The Clinical Chemistry Fellowship at Baylor Scott & White Health – Central Texas Division, academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine in Temple, Texas, is a two-year postdoctoral training program designed to prepare fellows for leadership roles as assistant, associate, or medical directors of clinical laboratories.

This well-rounded and intensive fellowship integrates clinical service, laboratory operations, teaching, and research. Graduates are well-prepared to sit for board certification examinations such as the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC) and to assume directorial roles in academic, hospital, or reference laboratories. The clinical training may occur at any of the following sites:

1. Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
   • A 640-bed tertiary academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center
2. Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Hospital (64 bed)
   • A 115-bed pediatric hospital with dedicated chemistry and immunoassay sections
3. Baylor Scott & White – Round Rock (100 bed Hospital in Round Rock, TX)
   • A 100-bed community hospital providing diverse clinical laboratory services

Each training site operates independent clinical laboratories equipped with advanced analyzers and broad test menus. Fellows train alongside board-certified clinical chemists and faculty with academic appointments at Baylor College of Medicine.

Program Highlights

• Multidisciplinary training in high-complexity, CAP-accredited clinical laboratories
• Personalized mentorship from board-certified faculty and laboratory directors
• Teaching opportunities with medical students, residents, fellows, and medical technologists
• Direct involvement in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and administrative decision-making
• Full support for conference attendance, academic presentations, and board exam preparation

Administrative and Leadership Skills

To prepare for future directorship roles, fellows will complete an acting directorship rotation, providing real-world experience in administration. Key training elements include:

• Personnel supervision and team leadership
• Capital equipment planning and budget management
• Compliance with regulatory agencies and institutional policies
• Ethical decision-making in laboratory medicine and clinical research
• Strategic planning and resource allocation

Program Requirements

To be considered for the Clinical Chemistry Fellowship, applicants must meet both citizenship and educational eligibility criteria.

Applicants must hold one of the following degrees from an accredited institution:

1. Doctor of Medicine (MD)
2. Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
3. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
4. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science

Applicants must have completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of undergraduate and/or graduate-level coursework in chemistry or biochemistry, from institutions recognized by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC). Candidates who received their education outside the US or Canada must provide official credential verification and translation by a recognized credentialing agency, and documentation confirming equivalency to US degree standards.

To Apply

Interested applicants should submit an email inquiry and ca resume to the Program Director, Dr. Nguyen Nguyen, between January 1 and April 30 each year.

Qualified candidates will be invited to submit additional documents as outlined below. Interview invitations will be extended based on the completeness and quality of the submitted materials. 

Additional documents required:

1. Academic performance, including:
   • Undergraduate and graduate (or medical school) transcripts
   • USMLE score (for medical graduates)
   • Coursework and academic background (for PhD applicants)
2. Three letters of recommendation that demonstrate the applicant’s strengths
3. Personal statement clearly articulating intent and alignment with the fellowship
4. NIH-format CV detailing relevant clinical or diagnostic laboratory experience

Applications and interviews will determine final selection.

Training Level

Postdoctoral Training Level
Number of positions available per year: 1 every other year
Duration of program: 2 years
Approximate annual salary or stipend: PGY Scale
Source of funding: Industry Sponsored Clinical Studies
Current number of trainees: 1
Number of past graduates: 8

Faculty

Nguyen Nguyen, PhD, DABCC	Chemistry and Toxicology
Amin Mohammad, PhD, DABCC	Core Chemistry
Manohar Mutnal, PhD, DABMM	Microbiology
Arundhati Rao, MD, PhD	Molecular Diagnostic
Xiuhua Dong, PhD, DABCC	Molecular Diagnostic
Kenneth E. Youens, MD	Health Informatics
Kimberly Lally, MD	Blood Banking & Transfusion
Robyn Olney, MD	CP Director, HTPN
Raul Benavides, MD	CP Director, BUMC