Emory University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The Emory Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program prides itself on preparing fellows for future careers as leaders in the field of palliative medicine and hospice. Our program features exposure to a number of different inpatient hospital types (academic, community, safety net, VA), inpatient and home hospice, and an expanded outpatient palliative medicine experience to best prepare fellows for whatever direction their future career in the field may take.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Lynn Bunch O'Neill, MD
Emory Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Toni L Taylor
Emory Univ Sch of Med
Locations
Emory Univ Sch of Med
Emory Palliative Care Ctr
1817 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30322-0001
1440 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322
1364 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322
550 Peachtree St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30365-2225
1670 Clairmont Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
1405 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30322-1101
6610 Bay Circle
Norcross, GA 30071
320 Parkway Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30312
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 2 others who know the candidate well and can speak to their suitability for training in palliative medicine
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.