Developing Your Career in Hospice & Palliative Care
Due to various factors, such as the swift expansion of the field and an increasing demographic of elderly individuals and critically ill patients, there exists a significant demand for physicians and other healthcare practitioners who are specialized in hospice and palliative medicine.
There are plenty of chances for new graduates and experienced doctors looking to learn more or change their career direction. Medical students might find hospice and palliative care a good fit for them.
Searching for your next career opportunity?
AAHPM’s Job Mart is your go-to resource for both finding a new position and recruiting qualified candidates for open positions. See why a career in hospice and palliative care might be right for you.
Careers at a Glance
Students & Residents
Access guidance, connections, and learning opportunities created for medical students and residents in hospice and palliative care, with resources to inspire and support your professional path.
Clinical Training
To qualify for hospice and palliative medicine certification exams, you must complete a fellowship. Explore fellowship requirements, the NRMP Match program, and alternative training pathways.
Certification
To become an expert in hospice and palliative medicine, physicians from any medical background can pursue certification in this specialty. If you’re already certified, find out how to maintain your certification.
“Through AAHPM I have found an academic home and a community of colleagues who share my passion for palliative care education. The mentors I have met through Annual Assemblies and Special Interest Groups have offered invaluable guidance and perspective. These connections have been instrumental in my career development.”
–Mollie Biewald, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Resources
Accreditation
Training programs aiming for accreditation must meet the ACGME or AOA’s general and specific program standards and then apply for accreditation.
Education Grants
AAHPM is fortunate to have received grant funding for hospice and palliative medicine (HPM) fellowship programs, made possible by the generous support of the following foundations.
Scholarships
AAHPM scholarships offer hospice and palliative care professionals the opportunity to participate in educational events that might otherwise be inaccessible, thereby promoting both learning and networking experiences.
Mentoring
AAHPM created Mentor Match to link our members looking for mentors to assist you in their practice or answer professional questions related to hospice and palliative care.
Become a Member
Advance your career in hospice and palliative care by becoming a member of AAHPM, which provides you with access to discounts, educational resources, publications, networking opportunities, and more.