expertise rooted in compassion
empath's physician residency program
Training physicians to serve with both excellence and empathy.
why empath?
Empath Health is one of the country's largest not-for-profit, hospice and home health-based healthcare organizations providing services across north central, west central and southwest Florida.
Comprehensive, Hands-On Training
Rotate through a variety of care settings, from inpatient hospice to home care and hospital consults, alongside interdisciplinary teams committed to Full Life Care.
Personalized Mentorship
Learn directly from experienced hospice and palliative physicians who are deeply invested in your clinical growth and personal development.
Variety of Experiences Available
We offer a variety of experiences ranging from 1-week shadowing experiences to 4-week patient care experiences. Students and their institutions may have the ability to customize duration and content.
An Integrated Network of Care
Our integrated network of care includes hospice, home health, personal care, palliative care, senior primary care services, all-inclusive elder care, HIV and sexual health support services, and grief services. At Empath Health over 100+ academic partnerships demonstrate our commitment to community education and developing local talent.
Purpose-Driven Work
Join a not-for-profit leader in serious illness care and help shape the future of medicine through compassionate, patient-centered practice.
program snapshot
Open to physicians trained in internal medicine or family medicine and eligible for Florida licensure, this groundbreaking residency offers a rare opportunity to become a leader in the rapidly evolving field of hospice and palliative medicine. You'll work alongside expert mentors, gaining hands-on experience across the full continuum of care—from adult and pediatric hospice to hospital-based palliative consults. Along the way, you'll deepen your expertise in advanced communication, bereavement support, medical ethics, and more. Graduates emerge uniquely prepared to shape the future of care for patients and families at life's most critical moments.
opportunities beyond the classroom
Empath Health delivers hospice and home health services across north central, west central, and southwest Florida as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations in this field. Our physician residency program is designed for those trained in internal or family medicine and eligible for Florida licensure, offering experience in adult and pediatric hospice, palliative consults, communication, bereavement, and ethics to prepare future leaders. For healthcare professionals outside of residency training, Empath Health provides diverse employment and volunteer opportunities to support patients and families throughout their care journey.
Current Medical Students
Currently enrolled medical students are invited to contact Empath Health's Organizational Development and Learning department at (727) 523-4140 or at [email protected].
Non-Student Volunteers
Opportunities are anticipated to provide experiential learning through an accredited academic institution and require the student to be in a degree-seeking program relevant to the discipline of the internship.
Experience Full Life Care Firsthand
Empath Health is one of the country's largest not-for-profit, hospice and home health-based healthcare organizations providing services across north central, west central and southwest Florida.
Our integrated network of care includes hospice, home health, personal care, palliative care, senior primary care services, all-inclusive elder care, HIV and sexual health support services, and grief services. At Empath Health over 100+ academic partnerships demonstrate our commitment to community education and developing local talent.
We offer a variety of experiences ranging from 1-week shadowing experiences to 4-week patient care experiences. Students and their institutions may have the ability to customize duration and content.
Are you a medical student or medical resident interested in Empath Health? Fill out the form below to get started today.
Contact Empath Health's Organizational Development and Learning department at (727) 523-4140 or at Learning@Empathhealth.org.
Opportunities are anticipated to provide experiential learning through an accredited academic institution and require the student to be in a degree-seeking program relevant to the discipline of the internship. Non-students may seek volunteer opportunities with Empath Health by visiting EmpathVolunteers.org.
