What’s New
AAHPM Supports CMSS, Stands with Members
AAHPM supports the Council of Medical Specialty Societies’ statement refuting the claim that physicians are overcounting COVID deaths for financial or political gain. The Academy stands firmly with its members who are working tirelessly to serve the needs of their seriously ill patients and their families during this public health crisis.
Nominations Open for PC-FACS Editorial Board
AAHPM is seeking Senior Section Editors for Basic Science; Bioethics, Spirituality and Humanities; and Pediatrics, as well as Associate Editors for Bioethics, Spirituality, and Humanities; Geriatrics and Care Transitions; Psychosocial; Symptoms Assessment and Management. Applications are due November 17. Learn more about how to apply.
Clearance Items Available in the Store Until November 30
AAHPM is planning to provide new content in 2021 along with a new learning management system. To make room for these new products, we are offering 50% off a wide array of digital recordings through November 30 only. This is your last chance to access these products so don’t delay.
Week in Review: October 19-23
There is a lot to look forward to here at the Academy: registration for the Annual Assembly opens November 2, the virtual career fair takes place November 10, and a variety of digital recordings are 50% off through November 30. Learn about these activities and more on the blog.
2021 Annual Assembly to be Held Virtually
Based on feedback from members, conversations with venue partners in Denver, and the current state of the pandemic, the 2021 Annual Assembly will be completely virtual. We are hard at work redesigning the meeting offering the same great education and opportunity to connect with others.
COVID-19 Resources for Hospice and Palliative Care
Palliative care services in the midst of COVID-19 need access to not only the latest information from scientists and public health authorities but also emerging observations and best practices from our colleagues in the field. Find resources for clinicians, for researchers, on telehealth and more on the AAHPM COVID-19 web page.
AAHPM Statement on Racism in Healthcare
The Academy leadership is saddened by the recent violence across America and felt it was important to issue a statement denouncing racism. Please read the statement.
State of the Science Research Now Available
All the research scheduled for presentation at the 2020 State of the Science in Hospice and Palliative Care is now available on demand in video presentations with esteemed faculty and in a poster gallery with abstracts. Learn more.
Week in Review: October 12-16
There's still time to submit a poster in the final call for abstracts for the 2021 Assembly, registration for the virtual book club event ends October 21st, and read more about the community leader's discussed these past two weeks on their Town Hall Calls. Good luck to all those taking the HPM Board Exam on October 19.
Week in Review: October 5-9, 2020
Participate in final week of the Virtual Board Prep Study Thread on AAHPM Connect, submit a poster in the final call for abstracts for the 2021 Assembly, join the virtual book club on October 22, and read more about AAHPM's advocacy efforts now on the AAHPM blog.