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Medical Student Programs

We have an innovative, comprehensive palliative care education program that begins in Year 1, and continues throughout all 4 years of medical school training. Some of the key elements include:

• Small-group, patient-based learning
• Interactive lectures
• Home visit program

For further details see Quill, et al: An Integrated Biopsychosocial Approach to Palliative Care Training of Medical Students. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2003: Vol.6 (3).