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, MD
Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program
Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program
Megan Jordan, MD
Director, Pediatrics Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Track
Director, Pediatrics Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Track
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