Fellowship of American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM)
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Palliative Medicine
Overview
- The Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, is an ACGME-accredited 1-year clinical fellowship that prepares physicians to deliver expert supportive care to seriously ill patients of all ages, with significant pediatric training emphasis while collaborating across adult and pediatric settings. Fellows participate in a diverse clinical experience — including inpatient pediatric palliative care at Nemours, adult palliative care consults with ChristianaCare Health System, perinatal palliative care, home hospice rotations with Delaware Hospice, and long-term care experiences.
- The curriculum emphasises symptom management, communication skills, ethics, interdisciplinary teamwork, and family-centred care, with structured didactics, workshops, journal clubs, and ethics conferences enhancing clinical learning. Fellows work alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains in providing comprehensive care tailored to patient goals and values. Upon completion, physicians are well-prepared for board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine and practice in academic or clinical settings that support patients with complex and life-limiting conditions.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Structured annual stipend aligned with postgraduate year (PGY) level
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD or DO degree from accredited institution
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or related qualifying specialty
- Board eligible or board certified in primary specialty
- Valid US medical licensure eligibility
- Submission of ERAS application and supporting documentation
- Invitation for interview by program leadership
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)MD Palliative MedicineDoctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Prepare Required Documents: CV, personal statement, USMLE/COMLEX scores, medical school transcript, letters of recommendation.
- Submit ERAS Application: Apply electronically through ERAS by the program deadline (often mid-October for July start).
- NRMP Match Participation: Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) process.
- Program Review: Fellowship leadership reviews applications and selects candidates for interview.
- Interviews: Attend formal interview with faculty.
- Selection & Offer: Offers are extended based on interview performance and match results.
- Onboarding: Accepted fellows complete credentialing and onboarding prior to the July 1 fellowship start date.
