One Year Post Doctoral Fellowship in Palliative Medicine
About the Fellowship
The One Year Post Doctoral Fellowship in Palliative Medicine is a comprehensive training program offered by Sparsh Hospice and certified by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Telangana. The fellowship is designed to develop clinical competence, professional skills, and academic grounding in palliative medicine through structured hands-on training and formal teaching.
This program aims to prepare clinicians to deliver high quality palliative care across diverse care settings while strengthening leadership, communication, and research capabilities.
Program Objectives
The fellowship focuses on
- Developing strong clinical knowledge in palliative medicine
- Enhancing practical skills through supervised patient care
- Building professional competencies including communication and ethical decision making
- Integrating clinical practice with teaching and research activities
- Preparing fellows for independent practice and leadership roles in palliative care
Training Approach
Fellows will receive
- High quality hands on practical training
- Structured academic teaching sessions
- Exposure to multidisciplinary palliative care practice
- Opportunities to participate in research and academic activities
- Continuous mentoring by experienced faculty
Certification
- Successful candidates will receive a Fellowship Certificate awarded by Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Telangana, India.
Stipend
- Fellows will be paid a stipend as per prevailing norms during the fellowship period.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfil the following requirements
- MBBS degree
- MD or DNB in a clinical specialty or an equivalent qualification recognized by the competent authority
Admission Procedure
- Selection will be based on an interview conducted by the selection board
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed about further steps in the admission process
Duration
The duration of the fellowship is one year.
Training Site
The fellowship will be conducted at Sparsh Hospice, a center committed to excellence in palliative care, education, and research.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may register and seek further information through:
Phone +91 85008 56789
Email academia@sparshhospice.org