Fellowships/Hospice and Palliative Medicine/University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
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Hospice and Palliative MedicineUniversity-based
Houston, TX
4
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5404814108
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 85.70%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth offers a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum designed to foster a strong fund of knowledge and to promote experiential learning at the largest medical complex in the world, the Texas Medical Center. Our curriculum combines a robust set of didactics, workshops, and museum-based education to enrich our fellows' knowledge and skills to excel as compassionate and successful Palliative Medicine physicians.
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$77,135
PGY-1
$77,135
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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:
- 5404814108
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 11/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 11/2/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes, with exceptions
- 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:
- 2923540F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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