Fellowships/Hospice and Palliative Medicine/Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program
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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (Kalamazoo) Program

Hospice and Palliative MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated
Kalamazoo, MI
2
Positions

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
5402512103
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
6

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
1
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We are excited to offer a broad yet individualized training experience, with rotations at 2 hospitals, a hospice facility, community home hospice visits, clinics, geriatrics and pediatrics rotations, LTACH and nursing home visits, and electives. Our Interdisciplinary Teams provide holistic care for patients and families, as well as supporting the providers. Our faculty love to teach fellows, residents and students, and we collaborate with regional fellowship programs for conferences

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,555
PGY-1
$70,555
PGY-4

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Kalamazoo, MI

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
5402512103
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
6
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
8/15/2026 - 10/15/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, August, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1314540F0

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:
21

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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