University of Missouri-Columbia Program
About This Program
Our program is based in Columbia, MO, a central Missouri university town known for its high quality of life, abundant parks and trails, and vibrant community and cultural opportunities. The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Missouri is an ACGME-accredited, year-long program dedicated to training physician-educators in interdisciplinary palliative care. Upon completion, graduates will be eligible to take the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Palliative Medicine.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kevin Wayne Craig, MD, BA
Univ of Missouri-Columbia Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Pia Brown
Univ of Missouri-Columbia Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of Missouri-Columbia Sch of Med
DC03200 MA303 Med Sci Bldg
1 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
One Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
3050 I-70 Dr Se
Columbia, MO 65201
3105 Bluff Creek Dr
Columbia, MO 65201
3710 S Lenoir St
Columbia, MO 65201
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(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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.