UPMC Medical Education Program
Hospice and Palliative MedicineUniversity-based
Pittsburgh, PA
5
Positions
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5404114011
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 41
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 28
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 66.70%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship at University of Pittsburgh specializes in adapting the training and curriculum to the needs of its learners. As demonstrated by our various training tracks, we are in the unique position to provide not only breadth but depth of training. Our training sites are tertiary if not quaternary referral centers where fellows learn from complex patients. The city of Pittsburgh is an amazing place to spend time, or settle down for a productive career.
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine 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
Optional
Salary Progression
$76,386
PGY-1
$76,386
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:
- 5404114011
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 41
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/15/2026 - 8/10/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 10/23/2026
- 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:
- 1652540F0, 1652540F2, 1652540F3
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 70
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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