VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
9655 Granite Ridge Dr, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 499-8901 or (800) 966-8705
Fax: (858) 503-4785
Programs: CPE (Levels I and II)
Supv. CPE Offerings: W-Sp-Su-F-Yr-E
Stipends: CPE Application Fee: $35
For more information visit www.vitas.com
e-mail: john.gillman@vitas.com
Stipend: $25,000

The CPE Supervisor at VITAS San Diego is John Gillman, Ph.D. Having extensive experience as a chaplain and a pastoral educator, he is certified by both the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC). VITAS is accredited to offer Level I, Level II, and Supervisory CPE by the ACPE. CPE students also may earn academic credit for their unit of CPE.

The tuition for individuals for a unit of CPE is $500. For those sponsored by a seminary or institution the tuition is $650. In addition, there is a non-refundable application fee of $35. Students are reimbursed for mileage when visiting hospice patients and their families.

Rabbi Susan Freeman is a chaplain and supervisory candidate at the San Diego program. She was ordained by Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion,completing her thesis on "A Theology of Healing from aTalmudic Perspective." She has worked as a congrega-tional rabbi, educator, dancer and chaplain and isan author of several educational books. She also is actively involved in worship leadership, teaching andbereavement group facilitation at Congregation Beth Elin La Jolla.

For more information, contact John Gillman at:
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
9655 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-503-4725 or 800-966-8705
Email: john.gillman@vitas.com