Division of  General Internal Medicine

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program

How to Apply

The UPMC Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship welcomes applications from motivated physicians who are committed to advancing compassionate, patient-centered care and pursuing academic or leadership roles in palliative medicine.

Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialty participates in the NRMP Match, and applications typically open in the summer prior to the fellowship start date.

A complete ERAS application includes:

  • Personal statement outlining your interest in hospice and palliative medicine and your long-term career goals
  • Three letters of recommendation, including one from your department chair, program director, or division chief
  • USMLE or COMLEX scores (Steps/Levels 1, 2, and 3)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Medical school transcript
  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency program in one of the following specialties: anesthesiology, emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatry, radiation oncology, or surgery
  • Board-certified or board-eligible status, with evidence of active pursuit of certification
  • A demonstrated interest in an academic or scholarly career focused on palliative care

 

For more information, contact:

Ethan Silverman, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Program Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Section of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics
200 Lothrop Street, Montefiore 933W
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
silvermanej@upmc.edu

Kelsey Labishak, MS
200 Lothrop Street, Montefiore N715
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-683-7647
Fax: 412-692-4944
wallacek7@upmc.edu

For more information, please contact: 

Kelsey Labishak, MS
Program Coordinator
wallacek7@upmc.edu