Didactics

Webinars
Held weekly, webinars are designed to cover high yield board topics. Both fellows and faculty will present topics.

Case Presentations
Fellows will take turns to lead a monthly case presentation. Patient cases with interesting learning points will be researched and presented. Faculty mentors are available to assist.

Texas Consortium of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (TCHPM) Journal Club
Fellows will co-present with Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellows from other University of Texas institutions through the efforts of the Texas Consortium of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Fellows are paired with faculty mentors to provide guidance.

TCHPM Educational Series
Held monthly, faculty from various University of Texas institutions will discuss practical topics to foster growth and prepare each fellow to become a successful palliative medicine specialist.

Didactics Afternoons
Held once monthly, the didactics sessions occur from 1 to 5pm and include:

  • A self-care module, facilitated by faculty
  • A QI module, facilitated by faculty
  • Either a workshop or board review

Huffington Lecture Series
Invited speakers from around the world provide talks on geriatric or palliative medicine.

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
Fellows are invited to attend weekly internal medicine grand rounds.