Department of Medicine
Division of Geriatrics, Palliative Medicine & Hospice

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Welcome!

This is your first step to becoming a fellow in the West Virginia University Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program.

Our program participates in the NRMP Match. Applications will be accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). In order to be considered for an interview, a completed application must be submitted via ERAS before October 15th. Our program participates exclusively in the NRMP to select one Hospice and Palliative Medicine candidate.

A completed application must include:

  • ERAS Application Form
  • Medical School Transcript
  • Board Scores
  • Personal Statement
  • MSPE
  • Letters of Recommendation (minimum of 3 letters)

There will be one available position.

Our institution sponsors J-1 visas only. We do not sponsor H-1b visas.

2025 Application Process Timeline

  • June 5, 2024: ERAS season begins
  • July 3, 2024: Fellowship applicants may begin submitting applications
  • July 17, 2024: Fellowship programs start receiving applications
  • August 21, 2024: NRMP – Match opens
  • August- October 2024: Interviews
  • September 25, 2024: Rank Order list opens
  • November 20, 2024: Rank Order list certification deadline
  • December 4, 2024: Match Day!