Fellowship Hospice & Palliative Medicine

1. Must meet the eligibility requirements of the ACGME Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship.
2. Applicants from Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Med-Peds, Med-Psych, Neurology, Pediatrics and Surgery backgrounds are considered.
3. Applicants from other residency backgrounds may also be considered according to ACGME standards.
4. Must be eligible to obtain medical licenses in both Kansas and Missouri.

The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center is a one-year postgraduate training program designed to prepare physicians to provide specialized care for patients living with serious and life-limiting illnesses. The program focuses on improving patients' quality of life through effective symptom management, communication, emotional support and coordinated medical care. The fellowship is conducted through collaboration between the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, Children's Mercy Hospital and Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This partnership provides fellows with experience in academic hospitals, community hospice services, children's healthcare and specialized palliative care settings.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Fellowship Match.
3. Submit the application through ERAS during the summer.
4. Interviews are conducted in late summer and fall.
5. NRMP Sub-Specialty Match takes place in winter.