Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

The fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine is ACGME accredited and can lead to Certification of Added Qualifications in Palliative Medicine as approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

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Prerequisites:

To be considered for admission, candidates must have completed an ACGME-approved residency in one of the following specialties:

• Anesthesiology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Pediatrics
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Psychiatry
• Radiation Oncology
• Surgery

How To Apply:

In addition to the candidate interview, admission policy will require fellows to submit the following documents for review by the program director to ensure competence:

• Application form with demographic data
• Official transcripts of medical school and residency
• List of post-graduate professional experience appointments
• Licensure with board scores
• Curriculum vitae
• Publications or abstracts
• ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
• Three letters of recommendation (one from previous program director)
• Professional liability clause
• Personal statement

Contact Information:

If you have questions, please contact:

Program Director

Michelle Walter, DO

Palliative Medicine Physician

Elm and Carlton Buffalo, NY 14263

Phone: 7168458214; Fax: 7168458223

Email: [email protected]

Training Program Administrator

Sandra Gilliam

Training Program Administrator

Office of Graduate Medical Education

Erie County Medical Center, DK Miller Building, 462 Grider St., Buffalo NY 14215

Phone: (716) 961-6955; Fax: (716) 961-6960

Email: [email protected]