Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

1. Applicants must have completed or be completing an eligible residency in an approved medical specialty.
2. Applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified in one of the following specialties: anesthesiology, emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, pediatrics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, radiation oncology, or surgery.
3. Applicants must meet the applicable postgraduate medical training and licensing requirements for fellowship appointment.
4. Applicants interested in the pediatric track should review the track-specific training expectations and suitability.
5. Applicants must satisfy the institution's credentialing and other appointment requirements.

The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, is a one-year postgraduate medical training program designed to prepare physicians to provide specialized care for patients with serious, complex, and life-limiting illnesses. The program provides comprehensive clinical experience in symptom management, pain relief, communication with patients and families, psychosocial support, and end-of-life care through inpatient, outpatient, hospice, and home-based services. Emory University School of Medicine is a leading academic medical institution in Atlanta, Georgia, recognized for its commitment to medical education, clinical excellence, and research. Fellows work with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and gain experience in coordinating patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings. The fellowship offers training opportunities in adult and pediatric palliative care, preparing physicians for careers in clinical practice, education, and research.

1. Review the eligibility requirements and choose the standard or pediatric fellowship track.
2. Register and submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
3. Register for the Medical Specialties Matching Program through the National Resident Matching Program.
4. Submit the required application documents and supporting credentials according to the application service requirements.
5. If selected, attend the interview with the program director and faculty members.
6. Participate in the applicable fellowship match and complete the required appointment and credentialing procedures.