Dr. Pamela Mosher (Psychosocial Oncology) and Dr. Alexandra Saltman (Palliative Care)
Duration:
1-2 years
Application Open and Close Date:
Always open, closed 6 months before the start date
Anticipated Start Date(s):
July 1, 2025
Number of position(s) per year:
1
Description:
This fellowship training opportunity aims to provide physicians with specialized clinical training in providing high-quality palliative and supportive care for adolescents and young adults (AYA), aged 15 to 39 years, with advanced cancer. Existing evidence suggests that AYAs with cancer have unique psychosocial and palliative care needs that differ from those of pediatric and older adult patients. Fellows will gain competence in providing specialized palliative care for young adults in different palliative care practice settings, such as an inpatient tertiary palliative care unit, inpatient palliative care consultation service, and specialized outpatient AYA palliative care clinics, the latter of which include direct collaboration with an AYA psychiatrist. Additionally, fellows will have the opportunity to develop research proposals under supervision, analyze original research data, prepare presentations for local, national and international meetings, and write manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. 30% of the fellowship time is protected for research and other scholarly activities. Fellows can advance their leadership skills through the teaching and mentorship opportunities provided during training. Eligible applicants to this fellowship are required to have completed clinical training in palliative medicine (Royal College training or equivalent).
