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Our one-year Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship seeks physicians who:
- Will have completed at least three years of training in an accredited residency program
- Will be eligible to sit for the American Board of Pediatrics certifying examination
Our fellowship program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) universal application process and in the National Resident Matching Program. Please visit AAMC’s website at www.aamc.org/eras for more information about our program and instructions for how to apply.
Our program number is 5403832105. We do accept international medical graduates from AAMC-approved medical schools; and we support J1 visas.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Match Participation
The hospice and palliative medicine (HPM) fellowship program is participating in the National Resident Match Program (NRMP) Medical Specialties Matching Program (MSMP). The MSMP is specific to ACGME-accredited fellowship programs.
Sample MSMP Participation Timeline
*Please note, our program will only accept ERAS applications for the first 3 weeks of the application season.
| Sample Timeline | |
| ERAS Season Begins | Early June |
| ERAS - fellowship applicants may begin submitting applications |
Early July |
| ERAS - programs may begin reviewing applications | Mid-Late July |
| Deadline to apply to our program | 3 weeks after programs begin reviewing applications |
| Virtual Interviews | August-October |
| Match Opens | Late August |
| Rank Order List Deadline | Mid November |
| Match Day | Late November |
We encourage open communication with the program director and coordinator throughout the application process. If you are considering applying, please email your CV to the Program Director or Coordinator so we can double check that we receive your application in ERAS (this is not a requirement for application however).
Instructions for application
The following information should be submitted to ERAS:
- Complete application as provided through ERAS
- Personal statement: Please include a single page statement describing the following: your interest in pursuing training in pediatric palliative care; the goals you hope to achieve in training; and your plans after fellowship.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three letters of reference
- Dean's letter from medical school
- Medical school transcript
- Medical License (English translation)
- Recent photograph
- Copy of parts 1, 2 and 3 of the USMLE, or equivalent scores
- If a graduate of a medical school outside the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico, valid ECFMG certificate or one that does not expire prior to the start of the fellowship
- If not a citizen of the United States or permanent resident, copy of current, appropriate visa
Contact
For questions about requirements, or to learn more about the Pediatric Palliative Medicine Fellowship Training Program, contact:
Hilary Flint, DO, MEd – Fellowship Program Director
3333 Burnet Ave.
MLC 2001
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
Phone: 513-636-4984
Email: hilary.flint@cchmc.org
Olivia Turner
Medical Education Specialist I | Anesthesiology Fellowships
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC2001, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513-803-6961
Email: olivia.turner@cchmc.org
