Message from the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Director

A Message from Marla Rejbi, DO, Program Director

Dear Prospective Fellows,

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Congratulations on taking this exciting first step toward a rewarding career in Hospice and Palliative Medicine! We are thrilled to introduce you to our fellowship program at the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance, located in sunny Phoenix, AZ. Our program is dedicated to training the next generation of leaders in this rapidly evolving field.

Our fellowship program is carefully designed to support and guide you toward becoming a well-rounded professional. Through comprehensive training, you will benefit from a wealth of resources, diverse educational experiences and clinical supervision from our experienced and passionate faculty. By the time you graduate, you will be prepared to pursue any career path you desire, be it in clinical care, academics and/or administration.

Program Highlights:

Interdisciplinary Team: Our program features an interdisciplinary team of fellowship-trained physicians, nurse practitioners, chaplains, nurse coordinators and hospice social workers, all working together to provide you with a holistic educational experience.

Diverse Training Sites: Fellows have the opportunity to train at various specialty locations, including a large tertiary-care hospital, an oncology center, free-standing hospices, a pediatric hospital, home hospice services and outpatient palliative medicine clinics.

Hospice Experience: We partner with Hospice of the Valley, one of the largest hospices in the country. Our collaboration offers extensive training with experienced physicians and a diverse patient population across multiple settings, including a state-of-the-art dementia campus and inpatient hospice units.

Primary Training Site: St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center, a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research, features over 600 beds. The medical center features world-renowned specialty services like the Barrow Neurological Institute and The Norton Thoracic Institute, as well as a Level 1 Trauma center. This cultivates a diverse patient population from Arizona, across the country, and around the world.

Academic Opportunities: Our education alliance hosts over 100 residents, fellows and medical students annually, along with nursing and nurse practitioner students, fostering a rich and vibrant educational environment.

Wellness Support: Our GME committee is committed to supporting fellows with issues like burnout, resilience, personal well-being and work-life balance. We offer dedicated time and resources to ensure the well-being of our fellows and staff.

Electives: Fellows can choose from a wide range of electives, including advanced heart failure with LVAD, transplant ,and interventional pain

Location: Nestled in the heart of the stunning Sonoran Desert, Phoenix, AZ offers a unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant urban living. Enjoy year-round sunshine and a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking in the picturesque Camelback Mountain. Phoenix is also rich in cultural experiences, featuring world-class museums like the Heard Museum, diverse dining options and a thriving arts scene. All of these amenities are conveniently located just a short distance from our hospital.

We are incredibly proud to train our fellows in such a robust and supportive program. Watching our fellows grow and succeed is deeply rewarding and we are excited to welcome new members to our community. We can’t wait to hear from you and embark on this fulfilling journey together.

Warmest regards,

Marla Rejbi, DO