Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital Program
About This Program
The Hartford Hospital Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship offers robust clinical training at a large tertiary care hospital in a diverse New England community. Serving a broad patient population, fellows gain rich, interdisciplinary experience across inpatient, outpatient, and hospice settings. Alongside core inpatient consultation and home hospice, unique rotations include radiation oncology, addiction medicine, and pain pharmacy. Training features VitalTalk communication courses, a well
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Samantha Shapiro, MD
Hartford Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Mary Alphonso
Hartford Hospital
Locations
282 Washington St
Hartford, CT 06106-3316
200 Seabury Dr
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
- At least one physician who has provided direct clinical supervision to the applicant
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.