Fellowships/Hospice and Palliative Medicine/University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program
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Hospice and Palliative MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Diego, CA
8
Positions
0.0%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5400512114
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 48
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:
- 1.80
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 23
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 19
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 61.90%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer diverse training sites - university and community hospital cultures, inpatient and outpatient palliative care, and a robust home hospice experience with UCSD, Scripps Health, The Elizabeth Hospice, and Sharp Hospice. During your fellowship, you'll work under the mentorship of leading hospice and palliative medicine experts and alongside talented trainees. With compassionate care at the core of the program, our team is dedicated to delivering superior medical education and guidance.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$88,471
PGY-1
$88,471
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage: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:
- 5400512114
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/15/2026 - 9/25/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/17/2026 - 10/30/2026
- 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:
- 1049540F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
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
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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