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Creighton University School of Medicine Program

Hospice and Palliative MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Phoenix, AZ
2
Positions
50.0%
IMG %

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
5400312115
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
14

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
25.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Fellows have the opportunity to train at various specialty locations, including a large tertiary-care hospital, an oncology center, free-standing hospices, a pediatric hospital, home hospice services and outpatient palliative medicine clinics. We partner with one of the largest hospices in the country. Our collaboration offers extensive training with experienced physicians and a diverse patient population across multiple settings, including a state-of-the-art dementia camp

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$76,751
PGY-1
$76,751
PGY-4

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Phoenix, AZ

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
5400312115
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
14
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
Interview Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1012540F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
50.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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