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The IU Palliative Care Program is led by Greg Gramelspacher, M.D., who is Professor of Medicine and Philanthropic Studies at IU School of Medicine.
History
The American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine accredited Indiana University School of Medicine’s Palliative Medicine Fellowship in 2006, establishing the fellowship as one of 32 fellowships nationwide to achieve this accreditation.
Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) provides an outstanding learning environment for the fellowship. Located in the state capital and surrounded by a large and diverse medical center, the rich resources of the state’s only medical school offer a comprehensive educational experience. The medical center serves as a primary care center for Indianapolis, which has a population of nearly one million people. It is also a specialty referral center for the entire state.
The Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program at IUSM is dedicated to training individuals to develop expertise in the care of the terminally ill and to become leaders in the field of Palliative Medicine. All fellows participate in a blend of monthly clinical rotations and continuity experiences to meet this goal. Trainees may elect a one-year clinical track or a two-year track preparing for a career in academic Palliative Medicine.
Educational Mission
Our goal is to train and educate fellow physicians in the care of patients with life-threatening illness. The fellowship and our consult services at Wishard demonstrate our commitment to this mission. Fellows will acquire the necessary skills and experience to provide comprehensive care for a diverse population in diverse settings. The two year track stresses our commitment to produce physicians in academic career.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Click here for an informative chart (PDF) explaining the difference between hospice and palliative care.
