AAHPM is seeking volunteers to serve in editorial leadership roles with two premier member publications: PC-FACS and AAHPM Quarterly.
Whether your passion is analyzing emerging research or developing engaging content for colleagues across the field, these volunteer opportunities offer a meaningful way to contribute your expertise and elevate the specialty.
Term lengths for these positions span 3 years. Editorial appointments begin in March 2027 to align with the AAHPM Annual Assembly and continue through March 2030.
Ideal for clinicians and researchers who are passionate about evidence-based medicine, scholarly analysis, and clinical innovation.
Working alongside Editor-in-Chief Jason Webb, MD, and Associate Editor-in-Chief Prasanna Ananth, MD, Associate Editors and Senior Section Editors identify significant new research and develop concise commentaries that translate findings into practical clinical insights.
Open Positions
Senior Section Editors (3 Openings)
- Bioethics, Spirituality, and Humanities
- Geriatrics and Care Transitions
- Hospice and Hospice and Palliative Care Interface, Regulatory Issues
Associate Editors (7 Openings)
- Bioethics, Spirituality, and Humanities (2 positions)
- Geriatrics and Care Transitions (1 positions)
- Hospice and Hospice and Palliative Care Interface, Regulatory Issues (1 positions)
- Symptoms Assessment and Management (3 positions)
Key Responsibilities
As a PC-FACS Associate Editor or Senior Section Editor, you will:
- Review and identify important hospice and palliative care research
- Contribute scholarly expertise in your specialty area
- Participate in editorial discussions with publication leadership
- Support the development of evidence-based educational content
Associate Editors also:
- Write 2-3 research commentaries annually
Senior Section Editors also:
- Provide editorial guidance and feedback on commentaries
No prior editorial experience is required. Experience in clinical practice, research, scholarly writing, peer review, education, quality improvement, or leadership may be helpful.
Ideal for volunteers who enjoy writing, editing, storytelling, interviewing, and content strategy.
Working with Editor-in-Chief Eric Goodlev, MD, and Associate Editor-in-Chief Arpit Arora, MD, Senior Section Editors help create content that informs, inspires, and engages AAHPM members.
Open Positions
Senior Section Editor: Artist in Residence (1 position)
Lead a column highlighting the creative pursuits of AAHPM members and exploring the role of art in connection, healing, and reflection.
Senior Section Editor: Roadblocks (1 position)
Lead a case-based column examining real-world clinical, administrative, regulatory, and communication challenges encountered in practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in editorial planning meetings
- Solicit and develop content
- Review and edit submissions
- Guide editorial direction and quality
- Serve as an AAHPM Quarterly ambassador
How to Apply
To be considered, submit:
- An current CV (maximum 8 pages)
- A writing sample: Please submit a sample that best reflects the type of work you would bring to the position
- PC-FACS applicants are encouraged to provide examples demonstrating scholarly or research-based writing.
- AAHPM Quarterly applicants are encouraged to provide examples demonstrating feature writing, interviewing, editing, storytelling, educational content, or other editorial or professional writing.
- A brief letter of interest indicating the publication and position(s) for which you are applying
All applications materials must be emailed to Emily Muse, Chief Experience Officer by Wednesday, September 23 at 5pm CT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about serving on the PC-FACS or AAHPM Quarterly editorial teams? Explore answers about eligibility, responsibilities, time commitments, and the application process.
What editorial opportunities are available?
AAHPM is currently recruiting volunteers for associate editor and senior section editor positions on PC-FACS and senior section editor positions on AAHPM Quarterly.
What editorial positions are available with PC-FACS?
Senior Section Editors
- Bioethics, Spirituality, and Humanities (1 opening)
- Geriatrics and Care Transitions (1 opening)
- Hospice and Hospice and Palliative Care Interface, Regulatory Issues (1 opening)
Associate Editors
- Bioethics, Spirituality, and Humanities (2 openings)
- Geriatrics and Care Transitions (1 opening)
- Hospice and Hospice and Palliative Care Interface, Regulatory Issues (1 opening)
- Symptoms Assessment and Management (3 openings)
What editorial positions are available with AAHPM Quarterly?
AAHPM is seeking applicants for two Senior Section Editor positions within AAHPM Quarterly:
- Artist in Residence (1 opening)
- Roadblocks (1 opening)
What is the term of service?
Term lengths span 3 years. Editorial appointments begin in March 2027 to align with the AAHPM Annual Assembly and continue through March 2030.
May I apply for more than one position?
Yes. Applicants may express interest in multiple editorial opportunities. In your letter of interest, please indicate which publication(s) and role(s) interest you. This helps the selection committee identify opportunities that best match your interests, expertise, and availability.
Individuals may not hold more than one editorial role within the same publication at the same time.
Who may apply?
Editorial positions are open to AAHPM members with relevant expertise, experience, and interest in advancing hospice and palliative care scholarship, education, and professional development.
The selection process seeks to build diverse editorial teams representing a variety of practice settings, disciplines, career stages, backgrounds, and areas of expertise.
Which role is right for me?
You may be especially interested in the
PC-FACS associate editor role if you enjoy:
- following new research
- critical appraisal of the literature
- scholarly commentary
- evidence-based education
AAHPM Quarterly senior section editor role if you enjoy:
- content development
- interviewing or storytelling
- working with authors and contributors
- professional and clinical topics relevant to Academy members.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for opportunities that align with their interests, expertise, and availability.
Can current editorial board members apply for other editorial roles?
Yes, current PC-FACS and AAHPM Quarterly editorial board members are welcome to apply for additional editorial positions. Applicants should carefully consider the responsibilities and time commitments associated with each position before applying. Appointments will be made based on publication needs, applicant qualifications, and anticipated workload.
Can someone serve on both the PC-FACS and AAHPM Quarterly editorial boards?
Service on one board does not prevent an individual from serving in an editorial position on the other board. Appointments will be made based on publication needs, applicant qualifications, and the anticipated ability of selected volunteers to fulfill all responsibilities associated with their role(s).
How are selections made?
Applications are reviewed by the editorial leadership (editor in chief and associate editor in chief) of the respective publication.
Appointments are based on multiple factors, including:
- relevant expertise
- prior experience
- writing and communication skills
- publication needs
- diversity of perspectives and backgrounds
- ability to fulfill role responsibilities
When will applicants be notified?
Applicants can expect to hear from AAHPM after the review process is completed, by the end of the year. Selected volunteers will participate in onboarding and orientation activities before their terms begin in March 2027.
What is PC-FACS?
PC-FACS, one of AAHPM’s flagship member benefits, is an electronic publication that delivers concise, expert written summaries of the most important research in hospice and palliative care. Drawing from leading medical and scientific journals, PC-FACS helps clinicians stay current with the evidence that matters most.
What does a PC-FACS associate editor do?
Associate editors help identify important research and contribute expert commentary.
Responsibilities include:
- reviewing current literature in relevant topic areas and submitting potential articles for consideration
- analyzing research and writing expert commentaries (150 words) on selected articles
- collaborating with senior section editors and editorial leadership
- participating in occasional editorial discussions
- serving as ambassadors for PC-FACS within the hospice and palliative care community.
What does a PC-FACS senior section editor do?
Senior section editors provide subject matter expertise and editorial leadership within a designated content area. They help identify important research for publication, mentor associate editors, and ensure the scientific rigor, educational value, and clinical relevance of PC-FACS.
Responsibilities include:
- reviewing current literature and recommending articles for consideration
- nominating research articles for inclusion in upcoming issues
- providing guidance and editorial feedback on associate editor commentaries
- ensuring commentaries focus on the relevance and importance of the research for hospice and palliative care clinicians, avoid simply reiterating study findings, and remain respectful of diverse perspectives within the PC-FACS readership
- offering subject matter expertise to support editorial decisions
- contributing Rave Reviews to highlight noteworthy research when an article is not selected from their section for commentary
- participating in periodic editorial discussions and planning activities
- serving as ambassadors for PC-FACS within the hospice and palliative care community.
How much time do the roles require?
PC-FACS publishes eight issues per calendar year.
For associate editors, the workload varies throughout the year.
Associate editors are asked to:
- identify articles on an ongoing basis
- contribute approximately two to three 150-word commentaries per year on a rotating basis.
Commentary assignments are distributed throughout the year rather than concentrated in one period.
For senior section editors, the workload is consistent throughout the year.
Senior section editors are asked to:
- identify articles on an ongoing basis
- nominate articles for inclusion in each issue
- review and provide feedback on associate editor commentaries for each issue.
Do I need prior editorial experience?
Prior editorial experience is helpful but not required. Strong candidates may bring experience in:
- clinical practice
- research
- medical education
- scholarly writing
- peer review
- quality improvement
- leadership within hospice and palliative care.
What is AAHPM Quarterly?
AAHPM Quarterly is the Academy’s member newsletter that provides timely, practical content related to hospice and palliative care, professional development, advocacy, leadership, humanities, and other topics important to Academy members.
What does a senior section editor do?
Senior section editors serve as content leaders for individual columns within the publication. Role expectations vary by column.
Responsibilities may include:
- identifying topics and authors
- soliciting manuscripts or interviews
- writing content
- working with contributors
- reviewing submissions
- participating in editorial planning discussions
- helping shape the direction of their assigned column
- serving as ambassadors for AAHPM Quarterly within the hospice and palliative care community.
How much time does the role require?
AAHPM Quarterly is published four times per year. All senior section editors participate in content planning, manuscript development, and article review throughout each production cycle.
Do I have to write articles myself?
Some sections involve writing or interviewing, while others focus more heavily on content development, contributor management, and editorial review. Specific expectations depend on the section.
Which AAHPM Quarterly section is right for me?
Artist in Residence highlights AAHPM members who create art as part of their professional or personal lives and are interested in sharing their work with the Academy community to foster connection, reflection, and healing. This senior section editor recruits artists, conducts interviews, and curates examples of their work for publication.
Roadblocks explores real-world challenges encountered in hospice and palliative care practice, including clinical, administrative, regulatory, and professional issues. This senior section editor develops a brief case scenario and solicits responses from two to four interdisciplinary experts who offer practical perspectives and potential solutions.
Need Help?
Questions about the application process or editorial opportunities may be directed to AAHPM publications staff Katie James, Managing Editor or Emily Muse, Chief Experience Officer.