Leadership Development

AAHPM is committed to training and developing leaders at any stage of their career with a goal of strengthening not only their organizations but also to grow the subspecialty of hospice and palliative medicine.

This innovative collection of training opportunities and resources provides a springboard for future, developing, and seasoned leaders to identify and refine nonclinical leadership skills that hospice and palliative care professionals increasingly need for success.

AAHPM Ignite

The AAHPM Ignite program is a live pre-conference program at the Annual Assembly. This program equips hospice and palliative care team leaders with an understanding and recognition of one’s strengths and limitations as a leader.

The next Ignite program will be held March 18, 2020 in San Diego, CA.

AAHPM Ascend

The AAHPM Ascend program is a live, intensive two-day program each fall, featuring “deeper dives” of focused topics and leadership skills developed for hospice and palliative medicine professionals BY hospice and palliative medicine professionals.

The next Ascend program will be held October 6-9, 2019 in Oak Brook, IL.

AAHPM Elevate

AAHPM Elevate is a collection of resources to help hospice and palliative medicine professionals at any leadership level or experience.

Elevate resources are available 24/7 to guide your leadership journey.

Customize your personal, flexible learning pathway and select content based on your unique leadership development career goals.

Have more questions? Contact Dawn Levreau, Director of Workforce and Leadership Development at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or 847.375.6408.