University of Miami/Jackson Health System
The University of Miami/Jackson Health System Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary) fellowship in Miami, FL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
One-year ACGME-accredited (since 2014) Jackson Health/University of Miami hospice and palliative medicine fellowship with five fellows a year, covering consultation, inpatient hospice and palliative management, outpatient consultation, long-term care and specialized cancer care at Jackson Memorial, the VA, UHealth Tower and Sylvester. Protected weekly didactics, biweekly board review, protected scholarly time every other week and call at UHealth Tower once every fourth week.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applications through ERAS and the NRMP with out-of-match positions; applicants must pass USMLE Steps 1 to 3 before starting; ERAS accepted July to December with interviews October to January.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 2, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program page (verified, 2026-10-27): Found on the institution website; the page names the institution and this specialty. Source 1
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program length (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Summary (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program director (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Positions per year (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Highlights (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Khin Zaw, MD, FACP
- Program coordinator
- Nicole Burnside
- Associate Director
- Mariana Khawand-Azoulai, MD
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
University of Miami/Jackson Health System Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship at a glance
University of Miami/Jackson Health System lists its Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship in Miami, Florida. The directory holds 18 Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship programs in Florida, 2 of thems in Miami and 194 across 45 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Specialties Matching Service. 18 Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship programs in Florida use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 183 Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship programs nationwide share that status.
University of Miami/Jackson Health System has 65 other programs listed in Miami: Addiction Psychiatry, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Brain Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), and Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), and 59 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at University of Miami/Jackson Health System in Miami
- Addiction Psychiatry fellowship
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship
- Allergy and Immunology fellowship
- Anesthesiology residency
- Brain Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) fellowship
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship
Other Florida cities with a listed Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary) fellowship: Aventura, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Gainesville, Hialeah, Hudson, Jacksonville, Kissimmee.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship training
Hospice and Palliative Medicine is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Multidisciplinary. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in hospice and palliative medicine typically last 1 year.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
Compare nearby options
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship?
The directory places it in Miami, Florida.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship programs are there in Florida?
This directory lists 18 in Florida and 194 nationwide.
How do I apply to the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 1 year. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship offer?
The directory records 5 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.