Programs/Hospice and Palliative Medicine/John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program
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Hospice and Palliative MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Fort Worth, TX
2
Positions
$75,394
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5404812002
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 17
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 66.70%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 60%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at JPS Health Network is a one-year interdisciplinary program focusing on caring for patients with serious, life-limiting illnessess while supporting their physical, spiritual, and psychosocial well-being. HPM Fellows provide team-based interdisciplinary care with palliative chaplains, social workers and nurse liaisons. Our fellowship prepares graduates to practice in a variety of settings by providing flexibility in training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$75,394
PGY-1
$75,394
PGY-4
$78,645
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5404812002
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 17
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/11/2026 - 10/16/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/24/2026 - 10/29/2026
- 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:
- 1711540F0
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:
- 62
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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