UPMC Medical Education Program
About This Program
The Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship at University of Pittsburgh specializes in adapting the training and curriculum to the needs of its learners. As demonstrated by our various training tracks, we are in the unique position to provide not only breadth but depth of training. Our training sites are tertiary if not quaternary referral centers where fellows learn from complex patients. The city of Pittsburgh is an amazing place to spend time, or settle down for a productive career.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Ethan Jaffe Silverman
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Kelsey Labishak, MD
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr
MUH 933W
200 Lothrop St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
45th & Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
300 Halket St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3180
5700 Phillips Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
50 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
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
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
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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
Aug 11, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 8, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 10, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 14, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
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Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- 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
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.