Established in 2005, the Duke Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship has a tradition of excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research. 

The Fellowship is a one-year ACGME accredited program designed to train future leaders in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Fellows graduate the program with a strong background in Hospice and Palliative Medicine having gained:

  • Experience in the clinical practice of hospice and palliative medicine in diverse inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Comprehensive education encompassing patient care, teaching skills, evidence based medicine, and leadership skills
  • One-on-one mentoring from nationally recognized leaders in the field
Alisha Benner
Alisha Benner, MD
Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program
Megan Jordan
Megan Jordan, MD
Director, Pediatrics Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Track

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The Duke Department of Medicine joined thousands across the country on Wednesday, November 29 for the 2023 Fellows Match Day. Duke Internal Medicine residents gathered in Duke North 2002 with excitement to learn where their educational journey would take them next as they continue to move medicine forward.

The Duke Department of Medicine (DOM) has long been at the forefront of advancing medical knowledge and fostering collaboration through its Continuing Medical Education (CME) efforts.

Dr. Caroline Sloan's passion for advocacy sparked during her residency at Duke.

The department has many GME training programs, 20 of which are ACGME-accredited programs that undergo annual ACGME review.