The fellowship program is structured along the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) competencies in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Through a series of clinical rotations, didactics, participation in scholarly activities, and varying seminars, the fellow will:
- Satisfy the requirements to sit for the ABIM Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification exam.
- Develop expertise in assessment and management of symptoms related to chronic and life-limiting illness and provide high-quality end-of-life care.
- Master the knowledge of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and commit to life-long learning.
- Employ effective communication skills in interaction with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Incorporate and support interdisciplinary team-care in future clinical venues.
- Appreciate a supportive environment where professionalism, ethical principles, and teamwork are promoted and valued.
Palliative Medicine Research and Education Opportunities
Dr. Jennifer Gabbard, Associate Program Director of the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program, shares about research and education opportunities at Wake Forest. Topics include: focus on evidence based medicine including journal club and research series, emphasis on education including 4th year clerkship and rotations for students and residents, teaching opportunities for fellows, description of palliative medicine research center, pathways for research fellowship year, and examples of current research at Wake Forest.Program Goals
The overall educational mission is to create successful and competency-based clinicians that can care for patients and their families who face life-limiting or life-threatening illness.