Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

1. Applicants must meet the required prior medical residency training requirements.
2. An active California medical license is required before the fellowship begins.
3. The program accepts applicants with a J-1 visa.
4. Three letters of recommendation are required, including one from a current or former Program Director.
5. Additional requirements apply to fellows training at the Veterans Health Administration facility, including Selective Service registration or evidence of exemption, where applicable.

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship provides specialized training in managing physical, psychological, and spiritual distress in patients with serious illnesses. The program includes inpatient palliative care, hospice care, home hospice, pediatric palliative care, addiction medicine, interdisciplinary clinics, lectures, case reviews, and research or quality improvement opportunities. It aims to prepare physicians for clinical excellence and leadership in hospice and palliative medicine.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit three letters of recommendation, including one from a current or former Program Director.
3. Obtain an active California medical license before the fellowship start date.
4. Contact Robin Catino, Fellowship Coordinator, for application instructions and additional requirements.
5. The 2027–2028 fellowship interview season will be conducted virtually.