Fellows of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
One of the highest honors the Academy can bestow on a physician is recognition as a Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM).
This honor is achieved by physicians whose professional activity is devoted to the practice of hospice and palliative medicine. Fellows of the Academy are required to be board certified, members of AAHPM for 5 consecutive years, and active within the Academy.
These individuals request and voluntarily submit applications for fellow status, inviting an evaluation of their practice by their peers of their personal integrity, knowledge of the field, professional accomplishment, and demonstrated scholarship.
How to Apply
Fellows of the Academy application for the 2019-2020 class is now open. Please complete the following steps prior to the deadline.
- Complete the application and return it by email to Elizabeth Smith at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
- Please instruct those recommending you for the FAAHPM distinction to complete the official recommendation form.
- Submit application fee of $300 by:
- Credit Card - call AAHPM Member Services at 847.375.4712
- Check by mail - see FAAHPM application above for mailing address
All recommendations and applications will be due September 16, 2019 at 5pm ET.
Access a sample application to learn more about the requirements to apply for the 2019-2020 class.
Current Fellows
By demonstrating significant commitment to the field of hospice and palliative medicine, we celebrate the professionals who have earned the status Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM).