Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program
We are thrilled that all of our fellowship positions in our Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program for the 2025-2026 academic year have been filled. We have 4 fellowship positions per year.
We are welcoming applications for the 2026-2027 fellowship year. We exclusively use ERAS for application information and participate in the NRMP Match.
We will begin reviewing applications and offering interview dates at the beginning of August. Applications for the program MUST BE IN ERAS website by September 1, 2025. Additional details are available on the AAHPM website.
We are excited to offer two tracks for our fellows—a pediatric track and a neuropalliative track for physicians with prior experience/training in pediatrics or neurology, respectively.
Current fellows have an opportunity to pursue an additional 1-2 years of protected time for research career development.
Interviews for the 2026-2027 fellowship year will be scheduled on selected Wednesdays between August 27 - October 8, 2025. Preferred candidates need to be Board Eligible or Board Certified by an ABMS-recognized board. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Dr. Rachel Diamond, Program Director, or Jennifer_Majchrzak, Fellowship Program Administrator.
Program Director
Rachel Diamond, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Palliative Care
Fellowship Director
Associate Program Director
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Palliative Care
Associate Program Director
Contact Us
For further information or questions, please contact our Fellowship Program Administrator Jennifer_Majchrzak.
Mailing Address
Hospice & Palliative Care Fellowship Program
Palliative Care Division
601 Elmwood Ave - Box 687
Rochester NY 14642
Take a look at our overall Palliative Care Division website and video!
Learn About The Program: Hear What Our Fellows Have To Say
At a Glance
Curriculum
Our ACGME-accredited fellowship includes outstanding multidisciplinary clinical training across the age spectrum in inpatient, outpatient, home and long-term care facilities.
A Unique Program
Our program offers fellows the flexibility to dedicate time to research, attend seminars and conferences and explore mentorship opportunities. Our program offers community based learning across six sites.
Fellow Perspective
What is a program highlight for you?
I liked the ability to do home visits as part of our continuity clinics. I also loved the inpatient palliative care unit – an integral part of our training in managing end-of-life issues with patients and their loved ones.
Ronald Maggiore, MD
Medical School / University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency / University of Wisconsin Internal Medicine Residency
Fellowships / University of Chicago (Oncology & Geriatrics)
Hometown / Phoenix, AZ