Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
June
July
August
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our hospice and palliative care program (HPM), known as PANDA, provides hospital and regional based care for children throughout the region. We are consultants to the Alliance Kids group of regional HPM care for children. We provide virtual interdisciplinary team rounds taking via telehealth with oversight of our patients and teams at home. We have warm, collegial partnerships with NIH and Washington Hospital Centers palliative care programs, training their adult fellows in pediatric care.
Total Program Size
1
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes, with exceptions
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1070540F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
13
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
No
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
10
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
5401012103
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Ashley
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Lanzel
Degrees
MD, MA
Address
Children's National Med Ctr
Hospice and Palliative Med Pgm
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010
United States
Phone
Geolocation
POINT (-77.014671 38.927075)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Nichole
Last Name
Russell
Degrees
MD
Address
Children's National Med Ctr
Hospice and Palliative Med Pgm
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-77.014671 38.927075)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
5
Total Non Physician
4
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
100.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
4.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | $80,000 | 20 | 20 |
Total Positions
1
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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First Year Positions
1