University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program
About This Program
The program offers training at 3 unique sites on one large medical campus. Fellows gain exposure to a variety of palliative care settings, and receive extensive training in advanced, complex pain and symptom management. A large portion of fellows who have graduated from this program are working in leadership positions in both Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mariana Khawand, MD
University of Miami
Primary Program Contact
Nicole Burnside
Bruce W Carter VA Med Ctr
Locations
University of Miami
locator Code D503
1120 NW 14th St
Miami, FL 33136-2107
1201 Nw 16th St
Miami, FL 33125-1693
1400 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
1120 Nw 14th St
Miami, FL 33136
1475 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
18001 Ingraham Hwy
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
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 Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 2026 - Nov 6, 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 dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.