What’s New
2018 Virtual Conference Registration Now Open
The 2018 Virtual Conference is entitled Turning Points - Mastering Transitions in Care, hosted by AAHPM, HPNA, and NHPCO, July 18-19, 2018 via the internet. This virtual conference is an effective way to bring high quality learning to you or your training center. Learn more.
Intensive Board Review Course this August
Held August 9-11, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN, this board review course will provide you with a learning experience designed to prepare you for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine certification examination. Learners will be provided high-yield information targeted towards board relevant material. Learn more and register now!
Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Course this August
Held August 9-11, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN, this summer pediatrics course will be a forum for interdisciplinary healthcare professionals and others with an interest in pediatric palliative care to deepen their knowledge and understanding of this nascent and rapidly-evolving field. Learn more and register now!
Quality Measures Workshop April 17
The Roundtable on Quality Care for People with Serious Illness is hosting a workshop, Implementing Quality Measures for Accountability in Community-based Care for People with Serious Illness, featuring presentations and panel discussions. Register now to attend the workshop in person or view the live webinar.
Interviewing Our Past Presidents
Each year, our past presidents are interviewed as an opportunity to reflect on their year as president and to preserve our rich history. Enjoy these interviews from past president Christian Sinclair, MD FAAHPM (2016-2017) and past president Janet Bull, MD MBA HMDC FAAHPM (2017-2018). Watch now.
2019 Circle of Life Awards Application Cycle Open
Does your organization have an innovative palliative and end-of-life care program? Consider applying for a Circle of Life Award. The application for the 2019 Circle of Life Awards: Celebrating Innovation in Palliative and End-of-Life Care, is now available. Learn more.
New Resource: HPM Curricular Milestones
Curricular Milestones showcase a potential fellowship curriculum. The 22 HPM curricular milestones are grouped into broad topics and educators may consider them to be teachable units. Although not required by ACGME, curricular milestones are offered as a means to provide curricular structure and guidance to educators. Learn more.
HPM FAST, 3rd Edition Now Available
Three HPM FAST modules have been recently updated: Pediatrics, Prognostication, and Psychiatry/Cognition. These 25-item online learning modules include new and revised multiple choice practice test questions to assess and focus your areas of study. CME credits, as well as ABIM and ABP MOC points are available. Learn more!
Research Scholars Application Cycle Now Open
The AAHPM Research Scholars Program aims to advance the scientific endeavours of new/early investigators. Awardees will attend the Annual Kathleen M. Foley Palliative Care Retreat and Research Symposium, October 17-19, 2018 in La Jolla, CA. Learn more.
New Resource: Fellowship Funding Guide
This practice tool can help identify alternative sources of funding for fellowship programs. While there is no one-size fits all approach to fundraising, there are tools and strategies that can be used to help secure funding at any institution. Learn more.