Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program Application Process

Our recruitment, selection, and retention processes align with City of Hope®’s commitment to diversity at all institutional levels. Our GME Recruitment, Eligibility, and Selection Policy incorporates the ACGME requirements and complies with the institution's overarching policies. Our retention policy is based on the ability to meet the clinical and academic expectations of the fellowship.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must have completed a prerequisite residency program in a qualifying field such as family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, or neurology
  • Must be eligible for a California License
  • Must be in compliance with the American Board of Family Medicine ABFM or other relevant board guidelines for professionalism.

Application Process

  • Applications are accepted via ERAS (include link) 
    Submit an application
  • Program Number of Positions Available: 2
  • Register for the Match: Register with the NRMP to participate in the fellowship matching process.

Document Requirements 

  • ERAS application
  • Applicants must have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved residency program.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement describing the applicant's interest in and commitment to a career in palliative care
  • Three letters of recommendation, one of which should be from the applicant's department head, program director, or division chief
  • USMLE (U.S. Medical Licensing Examination) transcripts
  • Headshot Photo
  • Graduates from a medical school outside of the United States or Canada must submit a valid ECGME certificate 

Contact

Laura Vazquez
Training Program Administrator
City of Hope
Hospice and Palliative Medicine  
1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010
[email protected]
(626) 218-6809