Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program
Hospice and Palliative MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Hershey, PA
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5404112103
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 1
- Interviews:
- 25
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 1/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 6.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 60.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 76%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program features interdisciplinary meetings, weekly didactics, journal club, and education series which connects the fellow to other HPM fellows in the country, providing networking opportunities; just to mention few. An outpatient clinic throughout the year, as well, as longitudinal hospice rotation which includes home hospice, residential and inpatient hospice. A very supportive environment with faculty and staff devoted to patient centered care and clinical education for our fellow.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$74,513
PGY-1
$74,513
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5404112103
- Total Positions:
- 1
- Interviews:
- 25
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 11/6/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/3/2026 - 11/6/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1617540F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 7
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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