Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship
The Pediatric Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology interdisciplinary team at the Children's Cancer Hospital at MD Anderson offers a one-year clinical Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The program is approved for two positions.
Pediatric patients and their families come from all over the world to the Children’s Cancer Hospital seeking treatment for their life-threatening, life-limiting, and terminal diseases. Our interdisciplinary team approach achieves the highest quality of patient and family-centered care.
Because our faculty and staff are at the forefront of this field both clinically and academically, and they treat a diverse patient population that is unmatched anywhere else in the world, our program is uniquely positioned to train a new generation of experts in Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Letter from our Program Director
Welcome to our Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program!
Our program is committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. You will learn from world-renowned faculty who are at the forefront of our field. Throughout the program, you will work closely with our interprofessional team, participate in diverse clinical experiences, engage in scholarly activities, and contribute to innovative research.
Our fellowship offers exceptional training in pediatric hospice and palliative medicine, focusing on pain and symptom management, care transitions, and compassionate communication with children and families facing serious illness. You will become an expert in medical decision-making and quality of life concerns for patients with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses.
We strive to create an enriching environment for fellows to become leaders in pediatric palliative care, and our goal is to prepare you for a successful career impacting the lives of children and families across all ages and diseases.
We prioritize fellow wellness with programs to support health, resilience, and a positive work environment. We hope you will consider joining our team. Please reach out to me with any questions during the application process.
Sincerely,
Karen Moody, M.D., M.S.
Professor
Current Fellow and Alumni
Current Fellow
Shady Gad, M.D., M.S.
Medical Degree: Tanta University School of Medicine, Tanta, Egypt
Master of Science: Clinical & Translational Research, Rutgers University
Residency: Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center, Montclair, NJ
"I appreciate being part of the MD Anderson Pediatric Palliative Medicine Family. MD Anderson is dedicated to cancer patients in many ways. The program is a comprehensive training opportunity that focuses on making fellows strong in an academic and clinical environment. Every patient has their own story that is special to them. In my spare time, I like to take walks listening to audiobooks about history. I like skating and cooking sometimes. I started to play the piano but I still need a lot more practice,” he said.
Gad believes the Houston area has a huge and diverse population where you can find everything within reach. “I fell in love with Houston when I first visited. It is one of the cities where people come from all over the world for training, learning or working. I admire such destinations."
Alumni
For inquiries and questions, contact:
Karen Moody, M.D.
Director, Pediatric Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology
Director, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program
Associate Professor, Pediatrics and Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine
KMoody@mdanderson.org
Katelyn Gazouleas, B.S.
Associate Program Manager
Kgazouleas@mdanderson.org