Web Address
http://www.bidmc.org/Medical-Education/
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

The Beth Israel Deaconess/Boston VA HPM fellowship develops fellows who excel as palliative care clinicians and aspire to become clinical, educational and academic leaders in the field of palliative care. The fellowship offers a rich clinical training at diverse sites, including: an academic medical center, a VA, a long-term care facility, two community hospices and Boston Children's. Fellows have opportunities for additional training in quality improvement, medical education or research.

Total Program Size
3
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
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
1256540F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
20
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
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
9
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
3
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
45
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.80
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
60
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
5402412047
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Jonathan
Middle Name
Chong-Yen
Last Name
Yeh
Degrees
MD, BA
Address

Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr
Yamins 100
330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-71.10883 42.338676)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Nina
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Dones
Address

Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr
Yamins 100
330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215
United States

Phone
6176673992
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-71.10883 42.338676)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
61.10
% IMG
38.90
% DO
0.00
% Female
50.00
% Male
50.00
Total Physician
18
Total Non Physician
7
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
55.60
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 $88,717 15 999
Total Positions
3
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
July Start Date
1
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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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First Year Positions
3