Hospice & Palliative Care Fellowship
Advanced training in compassionate, patient-centered care.
The Hospice & Palliative Care Fellowship at Coral West Community Hospital is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program designed to prepare physicians to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care for patients with serious illness and complex medical needs.
Rooted in a community hospital setting, the fellowship emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, thoughtful communication, and care that honors patients’ goals, values, and quality of life.
Program Overview
The fellowship provides advanced training in hospice and palliative medicine across a range of clinical settings, supporting the development of physicians skilled in caring for patients with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illness.
Key elements of the program include:
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Interdisciplinary palliative care practice
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Symptom management and comfort-focused care
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Communication and shared decision-making
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Support for patients and families across care settings
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Ethical and compassionate approaches to complex care
Fellows are supported in developing clinical expertise alongside professional maturity and leadership.
Clinical Training Experience
Fellows gain experience across multiple care environments, reflecting the continuum of hospice and palliative care.
Training experiences may include:
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Inpatient palliative care consultation
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Outpatient palliative care services
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Hospice care in inpatient, outpatient, and home-based settings
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Collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams
This exposure supports a well-rounded understanding of hospice and palliative medicine in real-world practice.
A Community-Based Fellowship Environment
As a community hospital, Coral West offers a learning environment where care is personal and relationships matter—especially during vulnerable moments.
Fellows benefit from:
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Close collaboration with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and care teams
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Meaningful patient and family interactions
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Training that reflects the needs of diverse populations
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A supportive and respectful learning culture
The program prepares fellows for practice in a wide range of clinical and community settings.
Education, Mentorship & Professional Growth
Education within the fellowship is grounded in mentorship, reflection, and interdisciplinary learning.
Fellows are supported through:
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Faculty supervision and teaching
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Structured educational activities
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Ongoing feedback and evaluation
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Opportunities to develop leadership and teaching skills
Our goal is to prepare fellows for compassionate, competent, and sustainable practice in hospice and palliative care.
Program Accreditation
The Hospice & Palliative Care Fellowship at Coral West Community Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Accreditation confirms the program meets national standards for graduate medical education and subspecialty training.
Learn More or Apply
We welcome applicants who are committed to compassionate care, thoughtful communication, and serving patients and families during serious illness.
For additional information about the Hospice & Palliative Care Fellowship:
Hospice and palliative care reflect a commitment to caring for the whole person—not just the illness.
Through this fellowship, Coral West Community Hospital prepares physicians to provide care that honors dignity, comfort, and human connection at every stage of illness.