What’s New
AAHPM to Hold Free Virtual Job Fair August 11
AAHPM will be hosting a free virtual career fair for all interested in a new position in the hospice and palliative care field. Registration is now open so mark your calendar. Companies with open positions interested in a booth can view options to connect with attendees. Learn more.
Week in Review: July 6-10
July kicked off many items at the Academy. Registration is open for our virtual job fair this August, the call for papers and posters is open, the Academy signed on to letters and submitted comments, the CMS measure development project milestones for Year 2 have been reached and much more. Catch up on the latest with the Academy.
AAHPM Statement on Virtual Interviews for Fellowships
The ongoing pandemic will impact the upcoming fellowship recruitment seasons and applicants may not be permitted to travel, have health concerns, or risk self-quarantine after. AAHPM has issued a statement recommeding all programs to conduct all fellowship interviews virtually. Read the statement.
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.
Applications Now Open for Ho/Chiang Foundation Fellowship Grant
One award of $40,000 will be presented for the 2021-2022 academic year to partially support an adult hospice and palliative medicine fellowship training program that offers a pediatric track preparing physicians to practice as a pediatric hospice and palliative medicine subspecialist following training. Learn more about the application process.
Week in Review: June 22-26
View updates from the AAHPM Board meeting, apply to be a reviewer of Annual Assembly papers and posters, and register for the virtual conference on quality this July. Please note the AAHPM offices will be closed Friday, July 3 for the Independence Day holiday.
Week in Review: June 15-19
View updated COVID-19 resources, watch the second vlog from CEO Wendy Toyama, register for the Virtual Conference on quality coming this July, read AAHPM's comments to a CDC request, and read out thank you to all who participated on the community Town Hall calls. Learn more.
2020 Research Scholars Announced
AAHPM congratulates the recipients of the 2020 Research Scholars. Each scholar will attend the 2021 Annual Kathleen M. Foley Palliative Care Retreat and Research Symposium to develop their core methodologies for conducting palliative care research. View the recipients and learn more.
Week in Review: June 8-12
Take action now as deadlines approach for the call for volunteers, call for board nominations, virtual conference early bird and more. See what action AAHPM has been taking to advocate for you including the FY 2021 hospice payment and COVID-19 relief package. Read more.