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The survey included demographics, program practices regarding SCD and other chronic conditions (cystic fibrosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and chronic nonmalignant pain), frequency of routine SCD education, and perceived barriers to providing care to these patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Fifty-one responses were received (28.3% response rate). Only 37% of programs routinely care for SCD patients (31.5% inpatient only, 10.5% outpatient, 58% both). Among these, 68% regularly prescribed opioids. Programs not routinely involved reported exceptions for patients with limited prognosis, comorbidities such as active cancer, or imminent end-of-life needs. The most common reported barriers to seeing patients with SCD were lack of outpatient resources (46%) and staffing constraints (44%). Free-text responses cited limited referrals, competing specialty ownership (hematology), institutional restrictions, and scope-of-practice limitations. Only 38% of programs included SCD in their fellowship curriculum, and 20% offered routine training for all PC team members.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Fewer than half of academic PC programs routinely care for SCD patients, and most programs lack formal SCD training. Institutional and systemic barriers limit access, highlighting the need for resources and education to expand PC integration into SCD care. 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