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The Palliative Care Program is dedicated to training future leaders in the field of palliative care and hospice. The philosophy of our training program is to provide a strong core curriculum to all learners, and we are committed to working with each learner to develop an educational experience tailored to their unique career goals.

We offer three ACGME-accredited training Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship programs, both within the Department of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania:

Traditional Fellowship Program
Our traditional fellowship program is a one-year program open to applicants who have trained in a variety of medical and surgical specialties. Three physicians are accepted into the program per year.

Mid-Career Fellowship Program
Our mid-career fellowship program is a competency-based, time-variable program that allows physicians to pursue fellowship training while maintaining their existing clinical and professional roles and responsibilities. This fellowship is currently limited to existing Penn Medicine physicians.

Combined Nephrology-Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program
Our combined Nephrology-Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship program is an innovative two-year training program that leads to Board eligibility in both Nephrology and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. One physician is accepted into the program per year.

All fellows receive intensive training in the care of seriously ill patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary team. They develop expertise in providing patient centered medical care, as well as advanced communication skills. In addition to providing excellent clinical training, fellows receive close mentoring from dedicated faculty and are encouraged to engage in mentored educational, scholarly, and quality improvement work during their fellowship. Fellows also participate in scholarly and quality improvement initiatives during their training experience.

We are also committed to helping fellows develop interests outside of medicine, and have developed a longitudinal wellness and self-care curriculum. The Palliative Care Program is committed to diversity and inclusion; underrepresented populations in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

All fellowship graduates are eligible to sit for the HPM board exam. Applications are accepted through ERAS.

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Fellowship Program in Hospice and Palliative Medicine - Penn Medicine

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The Palliative Care Program is dedicated to training future leaders in the field of palliative care and hospice. The philosophy of our training program is to provide a strong core curriculum to all learners, and we are committed to working with each learner to develop an educational experience tailored to their unique career goals.

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You will find here lectures and materials shared at Fellow School sessions. We will make every effort to keep the fellow school calendar up to date as listed here, but please remember to check your calendar invites, as this will be the most accurate documentation.

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Interviews from thought leaders in Hospice and Palliative Care, shared by Dr. Vanston

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Interviews from thought leaders in Hospice and Palliative Care, shared by Dr. Vanston

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Dr. Vanston shares that these interviews are from the early thought leaders in Hospice and Palliative Care, and provide great history and important insights into the future of our field.

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The podcast is designed for health care professionals who are interested in hospice and palliative care, particularly those who may be interested in enrolling in the online MS in Palliative Care and Graduate Certificates program.

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HPM Fellowship Outpatient Palliative Care Padlet

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HPM Fellowship Outpatient Palliative Care Padlet

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Thanks to Kate McGrath for populating much of the Outpatient Palliative Care materials!

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Palliative Care and Heart Failure Padlet

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Palliative Care and Heart Failure Padlet

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Resources for rotations and experiences with Home Hospice and Inpatient Hospice, as well as general hospice knowledge.

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HPM Fellowship Radiation Oncology Padlet

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HPM Fellowship Radiation Oncology Padlet

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Welcome to the Center to
Advance Palliative Care

We provide essential tools, training, technical assistance, and connection for all clinicians caring for people with a serious illness.

Looking for resources for people living with serious illness?

Visit GetPalliativeCare.org to learn more about palliative care and where to find it in your area.

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Events, ideas, and resources for improving the care of people living with a serious illness.

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Join a vibrant network of health care professionals at over 1,700 organizations benefiting from CAPC membership

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Train staff of all specialties and disciplines in communication, pain and symptom management, and other key skills

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Clinicians from all specialties and disciplines can improve their skills and practice while earning continuing education credits and CAPC Designation status

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Tools and Technical Assistance

Access proven resources for new and established programs

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Tools and Training for Clinicians | Palliative Care Programs

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The Center to Advance Palliative Care provides tools and training for clinicians caring for people with serious illness. Get access to tools and technical assistance for new and established palliative care programs.

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Resource with abundant amount of palliative care topics provided in short, easy to read and digest aliquots.

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Welcome to the home of Palliative Care Fast Facts and Concepts-originally published by EPERC since 2000. Fast Facts are edited by Sean Marks, MD; Associate Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Fast Facts Directory Search through hundreds of Fast Facts, filtered by category.

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

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What’s New

AAHPM Statement on SCOTUS Dobbs v. Jackson

The Academy has released a statement in opposition to the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson. Learn more.

New AAHPM Learn Activity Now Available

A new activity was recently launched in AAHPM Learn: Hospice Physicians and Government Audits: Documentation, Risk Mitigation, and Advocacy. This is available as a standalone activity or is available as a part of the AAHPM Learn Subscription. 0.75 CME/MOC credits available. Learn more.

2023 Summer Call for Abstracts is Now Open

The summer call for abstracts is now open through July 20. The Annual Assembly Planning Committee invites you to submit a proposal for the 2023 Annual Assembly taking place March 22-25 in Montreal, Canada. Learn more.

Call for Nominations Open Through July 1

The annual Call for Nominations for Officer and Board positions is now open! AAHPM members are invited to nominate colleagues or self-nominate for positions on the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Positions include President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Director-at-Large Physician Member, and Director-at-Large Interprofessional Member. Learn More.

Email and Tweet Your Senators to Advance PCHETA

The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act is pending in the U.S. Senate as S. 4260, and AAHPM needs your help to ensure strong bipartisan support that moves the bill forward. E-mail and tweet your Senators and ask them to cosponsor PCHETA… or thank them if they already do. It’s easy using AAHPM’s Legislative Action Center!

AAHPM & NHPCO DEI Webinar Series

AAHPM and NHPCO are partnering on a complimentary two-part webinar series designed to provide practical cases and tools to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion on July 7 and 21. We all have stories, some good and some not so good. This webinar series will feature candid, authentic conversations around real world diversity, equity, and inclusion experiences from your peers. Register today.

2023 Call for Abstract Reviewers is Now Open

The Call for Annual Assembly Abstract Reviewers is now open! To be eligible to review abstracts, an applicant must be a current member of AAHPM or HPNA. All applications are due July 5 at 11:59pm PT. Learn more.

Attend the Advanced Pain Management Course, August 12

The Advanced Pain Management Course is being held in person, August 12 in Louisville, KY. This full-day, interactive workshop will use didactics, case-based simulations, coaching, and group discussion to immerse attendees in intensive learning about the safe and effective use of ketamine, lidocaine, opioid infusions, and buprenorphine. Learn more and register.

Attend the 2022 Intensive Review Course, August 11-13

The Intensive Review Course is back and in-person, August 11-13 in Louisville, KY. Prepare for your HPM board certification examination or attend to simply further your knowledge, reasoning, judgment skills, and more. View the schedule and register now.

Elevating Patient and Caregiver Voices using PRO-PMs

In a new blog post by AAHPM’s Quality Committee, read about how to honor the uniqueness of each patient’s story, and help patients and families play an active role in shaping their story’s course while living with serious illness. Learn More.

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine is the professional organization for professionals specializing in hospice and palliative medicine

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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

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NHPCO provides its members with the essential tools they need to stay current with leading practices, understand policy changes, and improve their quality of care. With resources that address the challenges providers navigate on a daily basis, NHPCO offers a wealth of expert knowledge and step-by-step solutions to fill the gaps.

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Learn More → NHPCO provides its members with the essential tools they need to stay current with leading practices, understand policy changes, and improve their quality of care. With resources that address the challenges providers navigate on a daily basis, NHPCO offers a wealth of expert knowledge and step-by-step solutions to fill the gaps.