University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program
About This Program
We aim to train and educate clinical professionals to become leaders and mentors in the ever-so-rewarding field of Hospice & Palliative Medicine. The fellowship is structured to have the fellows rotate through various...
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Laura Ferguson, MD
Univ of Texas Health Science Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Tammy M Mitchell, MD, MBA
Univ of Texas Health Science Ctr
Locations
Univ of Texas Health Science Ctr
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Pgm
11937 US Hwy 271
Tyler, TX 75708
11937 Us Hwy 271
Tyler, TX 75708
4111 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75701
1000 S Beckham Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
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
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: Clinical experience in the US
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 6, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 23, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 13, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 28, 2026 - Oct 30, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 12 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.