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Palliative care works to improve the quality of life of patients who are facing
problems associated with life-threatening illness and their families through the
prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and
impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, physical,
psychosocial and spiritual (World Health Organization). The online PhD, MS, and
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates in Palliative Care have been designed to meet
the educational needs of individuals who are currently working or who wish to
work in hospice and palliative care and want to gain a deeper understanding of
the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of patients and families
affected by serious illness.

Application fee waived for post-baccalaureate certificate and master's
applicants. Contact sopgradadmissions@rx.umaryland.edu for the code.




DETAILS, DATES & DEADLINES


PROGRAM DETAILS

CLASS FORMAT

Online, Asynchronous ?

PROGRAM LENGTH

Certificate: 9 months (up to 3 years allowed)
MS: 6 semesters minimum (up to 5 years allowed)
PhD: 36 months (up to 9 years allowed)



COST/CREDIT HOUR

In State: $695
Out if State: $838

Core Requirements

Learn more about the application requirements.
Application fee waived for certificate and master's applicants. Contact us for
the code. 


DATES & DEADLINES

MS/Certificate Spring Deadline: December 15
MS Summer Deadline: May 1
MS/Certificate Fall Deadline: July 1
PhD Fall Deadline: April 7


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ABOUT THE PROGRAM




PALLIATIVE CARE GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

We offer several graduate 12-credit post-baccalaureate certificate programs,
which also serve as concentrations within our MS program, including the
following:

 * Introductory Principles and Practice of Hospice and Palliative Care
 * Clinical Aspects of Hospice and Palliative Care
 * Leadership and Administration in Hospice and Palliative Care
 * Psychosocial/Spiritual Aspects of Hospice and Palliative Care
 * Pediatric Palliative Care
 * Research in Palliative Care

Post-baccalaureate certificates are an excellent opportunity for all
interprofessional providers to add an extra layer of expertise to their current
skillset.


PALLIATIVE CARE MASTER'S

The 30-credit Master of Science (MS) in Palliative Care meets the educational
needs of individuals who are currently working or wish to work in hospice and
palliative care and want to gain a deeper understanding of the physical,
psychological, spiritual and social needs of patients and families affected by
serious illness. Learners are also able to earn two graduate certificates while
completing the master's degree.

Graduates of this program are able to work in the specialty practice of
palliative care or add this skillset to their primary area of expertise. This
program is highly interprofessional, with learners from medicine, pharmacy,
nursing, physician assistant, social work, chaplaincy, therapists, counselors,
administrators, veterinarians, dentists, death doulas, child life specialists
and more. Four elective pathways allow for personalization of the learning
experience.


PALLIATIVE CARE PHD

Launched in Fall 2021, the PhD in Palliative Care program at the University of
Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the first Doctor of Philosophy in Palliative Care
program in the United States.

The PhD in Palliative Care program is a completely online program that builds on
the very popular online Master of Science and Graduate Certificates in
Palliative Care at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). An
interprofessional program designed for physicians, pharmacists, nurses,
physician assistants, social workers, administrators, researchers, and others,
the PhD in Palliative Care aims to develop outstanding researchers in palliative
care, while concurrently honing skills in leadership, education, and engagement
in the profession and the palliative care community.

The program requires the completion of 36 academic credits in addition to the 30
credits in the master's degree in palliative care, or builds on a student's
existing master's or other graduate degree in a relevant field with substantial
and current experience in palliative care.

Graduates will be well-equipped for positions in academia, leading tertiary care
or palliative care centers, leading granting/funding institutions and
foundations associated with palliative care, and working with accountable care
organizations to identify patients who would benefit from palliative care.


ADMISSIONS CRITERIA AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants to the PhD in Palliative Care program should possess:

 * Master's degree in palliative care, or
 * Master's degree or higher (e.g., MD, PharmD, APRN, PA, MSN, MSW, MBA, MPH,
   etc.)
 * Experience in palliative care and current employment preferred but not
   mandatory.
 * Three professional Letters of Recommendation.
 * Transcripts from ALL degree granting institutions attended.
 * CV and essay
 * Other qualifications as determined by the admissions committee

In addition, all applicants must meet the University's general admissions
requirements and policies.

FROM OUR PEERS

"Best practice in caring for individuals with a serious illness is provided by
an interdisciplinary team of skilled professionals. Effective teams not only
practice together, but also train together. The University of Maryland Master of
Science in Palliative Care is an excellent opportunity for all hospice and
palliative care practitioners to learn together, honing their skills to care for
this vulnerable patient population."



"With the unprecedented growth of hospice and palliative care, it is critically
important that practitioners acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to
embrace these roles. Formal, as well as informal training opportunities are
necessary to meet the growing complex needs of patients living with serious
illness."



"There is a large demand for palliative care clinicians, but an insufficient
number of individuals with the training to meet this need. The University of
Maryland, Baltimore's Master of Science program has been developed by a world
class leader in the field and comes at the right time to fill this gap in
patient care in the U.S."

Eduardo Bruera, MD, FAAHPM,
Chair of the Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center


PALLIATIVE CARE


ADMISSIONS

Erika Pixley, MBA
Associate Director of Admissions
Office of Graduate Programs
sopgradadmissions@rx.umaryland.edu
410-706-8056



ACADEMICS

Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, BCPS
Executive Director, Advanced Post-Graduate Education in Palliative Care
palliative@umaryland.edu
410-706-3682

                                                                        


 * MEET YOUR FACULTY
   
   Our palliative care faculty members are dedicated professionals with
   expertise in clinical practice, psychosocial and spiritual support,
   education, research, and leadership. They serve in diverse roles, including
   professors, directors, consultants, and practitioners, across leading
   universities and health care organizations. Committed to advancing palliative
   care, they focus on innovative education, compassionate patient care, and
   comprehensive research initiatives.
   
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