Strengthen your leadership in hospice care and demonstrate specialized expertise in clinical, regulatory, and administrative practice through Hospice Medical Director Certification.
Why Hospice Medical Director Certification Matters
The Hospice Medical Director Certification Board leads a national workforce initiative by offering a standardized exam that validates the knowledge and skills required for hospice physicians and medical directors.
Hospice medicine continues to evolve, with increasing regulatory complexity and growing expectations for high quality care. Earning the HMDC credential helps physicians build the expertise needed to lead in this environment.
What Certification Demonstrates
- Advanced knowledge of hospice clinical practice
- Understanding of regulatory and Medicare requirements
- Expertise in administrative and leadership responsibilities
- Commitment to high quality, patient centered care
Completing a hospice and palliative medicine fellowship alone may not fully prepare physicians for the operational and leadership demands of hospice practice. Certification helps bridge that gap.
About the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board
The Hospice Medical Director Certification Board is an independent, not for profit organization that develops and administers certification and education for hospice physicians.
- Governed by experts in hospice medicine and healthcare leadership
- Designed to reflect real world clinical and administrative responsibilities
- Focused on advancing workforce quality and professional standards
This certification is separate and distinct from subspecialty certification in hospice and palliative medicine offered by national specialty boards.
Maintaining Certification
To maintain the HMDC credential, physicians must participate in the Continuing Certification Program.
Requirements are established and managed by the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board.
How to Prepare for the HMDCB Exam
AAHPM offers targeted resources to support exam preparation and strengthen hospice knowledge.
Important Note
AAHPM does not develop or administer the HMDCB certification exam. Educational resources are based on publicly available information about exam content and structure.