Fellowship in Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine

1. Applicants must have completed at least 3 years of postgraduate training in their primary specialty before starting the fellowship.
2. International Medical Graduates are eligible if they have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited General Pediatrics residency.
3. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in pediatric hospice and palliative medicine and alignment with the program's mission.
4. Applicants should have the required medical licensing and Graduate Medical Education eligibility for fellowship training.
5. Stanford sponsors J-1 visas for graduates of international medical schools.

Stanford Medicine Health Care (SHC) is an academic healthcare institution affiliated with Stanford University, providing advanced patient care, medical education, and clinical research. It offers specialized training through a multidisciplinary academic and clinical environment. The institution supports comprehensive pediatric care and advanced medical education through its clinical programs and teaching facilities. The Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship is a one-year advanced training program designed to prepare physicians to provide compassionate, comprehensive care to children with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Fellows receive training in pain and symptom management, communication, goals-of-care discussions, end-of-life care, ethical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The program also provides opportunities in education, research, advocacy, and quality improvement, preparing fellows for careers in pediatric hospice and palliative medicine.

1. Apply through the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit a personal statement describing your interests and alignment with the fellowship.
3. Submit 3 letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your interest in palliative care.
4. Submit a current curriculum vitae.
5. Submit the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) transcript.
6. Submit the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) and medical school transcript.
7. International Medical Graduates must submit the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Status Report.
8. Participate in the Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Fall Match through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
9. Selected applicants participate in virtual interviews during September–October.
10. Submit the rank order list and participate in the December Match.