Creighton University School of Medicine Program
Hospice and Palliative MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Phoenix, AZ
2
Positions
50.0%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5400312115
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 14
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 25.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Fellows have the opportunity to train at various specialty locations, including a large tertiary-care hospital, an oncology center, free-standing hospices, a pediatric hospital, home hospice services and outpatient palliative medicine clinics. We partner with one of the largest hospices in the country. Our collaboration offers extensive training with experienced physicians and a diverse patient population across multiple settings, including a state-of-the-art dementia camp
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$76,751
PGY-1
$76,751
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5400312115
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 14
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- 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:
- 1012540F0
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:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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