Physician Residency Program
Empath Health's Hospice and Palliative Medicine Residency Program trains physicians to lead with both skill and heart. Through immersive, real-world experience, you will learn to guide patients and families through serious illness with dignity, comfort and clarity.
Why Empath?
Empath Health is one of the country's largest not-for-profit, hospice and home health-based healthcare organizations providing services across north central, west central and southwest Florida.
Comprehensive, Hands-On Training
Rotate through inpatient hospice, home care and hospital consults alongside interdisciplinary teams committed to Full Life Care.
Personalized Mentorship
Learn directly from experienced hospice and palliative physicians who are invested in your growth as a clinician and as a person.
Purpose-Driven Work
Join a not-for-profit leader in serious illness care and help shape the future of medicine through compassionate, patient-centered practice.
Program Snapshot
This residency is open to physicians who have completed training in internal medicine or family medicine and are eligible for Florida licensure.
You will gain experience in adult and pediatric hospice, palliative consults, communication, grief care, ethics and more, preparing you to lead in this essential field.
