University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth offers a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum designed to foster a strong fund of knowledge and to promote experiential learning at the largest medical complex in the world, the Texas Medical Center. Our curriculum combines a robust set of didactics, workshops, and arts-based education to enrich our fellows' knowledge and skills to excel as compassionate and successful Palliative Medicine physicians.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rex Alvin Paulino, MD
UTHealth Houston
Primary Program Contact
Abbigail Joy, MD
UTHealth Houston
Locations
UTHealth Houston
Msb 5111
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
5656 Kelley St
Houston, TX 77026
16538 Air Center Blvd
Houston, TX 77032
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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 23 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.