Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
The Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at Children’s National Hospital is an ACGME-accredited one-year fellowship program that aims to train board-eligible physicians who will become certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Fellows work at hospitals and hospices serving children as well as adults, including at Children’s National with the PANDA team, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Rehabilitation & Specialized Care and local area hospices.
There is a recognized – but unmet – need in trained palliative care physicians, with few dedicated pediatric training programs in the country. The fellowship at Children’s National was first accredited by the ACGME in 2016. Our program offers a rich and diverse educational experience along with potential for collaborative research.
How to Apply
The Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship participates in the National Resident Matching Program.
Required materials are:
- Application
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation (one from program director)
- Medical school transcript
We offer one fellowship position each year. Interested applicants may begin applying in August with interviews in October and November. Prerequisite for entry into the Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship includes satisfactory completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency.
Apply to Our Fellowship
Applications can be submitted through Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS).
Ashley Lanzel, MD, MA
Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Laila Mahmood, MD
Associate Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Explore Our Program
Curriculum
The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship consists of several experiences, including core lecture series, conferences and didactics.
Faculty and Staff
Meet the experts for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship.
Our Fellows
See a list of current fellows and graduates of our program.
Rotations
Learn about the rotation schedule in the Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship.
Contact Information
If you have questions about the Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, reach out to Ashley Lanzel, MD, MA or Laila Mahmood, MD, MPH.