Old Dominion University Program
About This Program
Our one-year fellowship offers diverse training in inpatient palliative care, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, hospice, and long-term care. Fellows can tailor their experience through electives in Pain Management, Memory Assessment, Palliative Consults, Critical Care, and Nephrology. This comprehensive approach builds compassionate, evidence-based clinicians ready to lead in hospice and palliative medicine
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kelly A Thomson, MD
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Primary Program Contact
April L Mcguire
Eastern Virginia Med Sch
Locations
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Ste 455A
721 Fairfax Ave
Norfolk, VA 23507-2007
358 Mowbray Arch
Norfolk, VA 23501
100 Emancipation Dr
Hampton, VA 23667
830 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
1309 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
3000 Coliseum Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- It's not a requirement but would prefer to have letters from the program director, department chair, or someone in the specialty.
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
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
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.