City of Hope National Medical Center Program
About This Program
The HPM Program at City of Hope has well-placed graduates in Home and Hospital-Based employment, all of whom have passed either the MD or DO certification exams. Fellows have a complete oncologic palliative care experience with rotations in several adjacent specialties, along with a robust Inpatient Service. Fellows will benefit from one-on-one supervision that evolves with the fellow as their training continues, delivered in a supportive and diverse environment.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Sorin Buga, MD
City of Hope National Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Laura Vazquez
City of Hope National Med Ctr
Locations
City of Hope National Med Ctr
Hospice and Palliative Med Pgm
1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010
4867 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
1343 N Grand Ave
Covina, CA 91724
845 N Lark Ellen Ave
West Covina, CA 91791
14148 Francisquito Ave
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 1, 2025
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.