American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The Fall 2025 edition of AAHPM Quarterly is here! Explore the latest in hospice & palliative medicine, plus our feature: The Role for AI in Hospice and Palliative Care by Larry Beresford. Read now: https://aahpm.org/publications/aahpm-quarterly/issue-archive/fall-2025/

New on-demand course from AAHPM: Suicidality in Hospice & Palliative Care. Learn practical strategies to navigate sensitive conversations and foster trust with patients facing serious illness. Access the course: https://ow.ly/qtVj50XcB7T

Health Policy and Advocacy | AAHPM Turn to AAHPM for news and information about health policy issues with the potential to impact hospice and palliative care patients and providers. Learn how the Academy is advocating for […]

As the government shutdown continues, AAHPM wanted to share updates from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Learn the latest updates here: https://aahpm.org/advocacy/health-policy/

Medical Student & Resident Resources | AAHPM Why Choose Hospice and Palliative Medicine as a Specialty? Watch this video to hear inspiring insights from Academy leaders on the meaningful impact of working in this vital field and […]

Thinking about a career in Hospice and Palliative Medicine? Explore tools, education, and networking opportunities designed just for students and residents. Start shaping your path today. https://aahpm.org/career-resources/student-resources/

Ready to level up your career? Join the Pathways to Promotion Mini-Con: Moving Up Without Meltdowns

📅 Dec 4 | ⏰ Noon–4pm CT | 💻 Virtual

Hear from leaders, join breakouts, and create your personalized action plan for career growth.

Register Now: https://ow.ly/3Rsq50XbPno

REMINDER! Abstract submissions for the Scientific Research & Early Career Professionals Call close tomorrow at 11:59 PM PT. These are two exciting submission opportunities—don’t miss out! AnnualAssemblyHAPC.org

Good news! The deadline for the Scientific Research and Early Career Professionals Call for Abstracts is now extended to Oct 14, 11:59 PM PT! Don’t miss this chance to showcase your work. Submit now at AnnualAssemblyHAPC.org!

Discover how Katie Morrison, MD is building connection and community within hospice and palliative care. Read her inspiring conversation here: https://ow.ly/Tlkz50X9cbH

Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Annual Assembly!
Join us in person or catch sessions on demand — your experience, your way.

No price increase for 2025 + early bird savings through Jan 12, 2026.
Choose from 4-Day, One-Day, or On-Call options.

https://ow.ly/L56s50X99Xw

Last chance! Apply to be an abstract reviewer for the 2026 Scientific Research and Early Career & Professionals in Training Call for Abstracts. Deadline: TONIGHT at 11:59pm PT. Help shape the future of the field! Apply now: https://ow.ly/PtUP50X7Q2l

AAHPM and HPNA are seeking reviewers for Scientific Research & Early Career abstracts for the 2026 Annual Assembly. Lend your expertise, shape the program, and support the field. Apply today: https://ow.ly/Yq6150X6bw8

October 2025: Open Access in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management | AAHPM In the world of hospice and palliative care research, having access to trusted, high-quality information is key. That’s where open access publishing shines—removing barriers so anyone can explore impactful studies […]

Looking for the latest research in hospice and palliative care? Don’t miss October’s open access pick in JPSM! Read our blog post here. https://aahpm.org/blog/october-2025-open-access-in-the-journal-of-pain-and-symptom-management/

AAHPM mourns the loss of Balfour Mount, MD—widely recognized as the father of palliative care in North America. His vision and compassion transformed care for patients and families facing serious illness. We honor his legacy.

Don't miss the Hospice Super Forum on Nov 6, noon-4pm CT! Dive into methadone therapy & GIP care with experts. Join us live! Register: https://learn.aahpm.org/content/hospice-super-forum-2025

Ready to deepen your skills in symptom management, advance care planning, & trauma-informed frameworks for SCD patients? Get AAHPM's new microlearning series to integrate palliative principles into everyday care. Explore this course: https://ow.ly/NIUJ50X2Ypo

Abstract submissions are OPEN for the 2026 Annual Assembly of Hospice & Palliative Care!

📌 Scientific Research Call
📌 Early Career Professionals Call

Don’t miss your chance to share your work & advance the field.
Learn more about the calls: ow.ly/ieKU50X2gGq

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Shana Tova! Wishing everyone a sweet and joyful Rosh Hashanah! May this new year bring you happiness, health, and peace!

📣Hospice Super Forum
@aahpm.bsky.social @hmdcert.bsky.social

Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, BCPS
Balakrishnan Natarajan, MD, HMDC and
Ruth Thomson, DO, MBA, HMDC, FAAHPM, FACOI
leading sessions on

➡️Methadone Therapy, Relatedness to Prognosis, and GIP Care

November 6, 2025 12-4 PM CT

Fellows of the Academy | AAHPM One of the highest honors the Academy can bestow on an AAHPM member is recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM). This honor […]

Last call! Applications for the Fellow of the Academy (FAAHPM) designation close today at 5pm CT. aahpm.org/membership/f...

Call for Reviewers! AAHPM + HPNA invite you to lend your expertise for the 2026 Annual Assembly of Hospice & Palliative Care.
✔ Scientific Research reviewers
✔ Early Career & Professionals in Training reviewers
Help shape a high-quality, evidence-informed program.
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AAHPM Virtual Career Fair - September 18, 2025 Sign up to save your spot to chat directly with a variety of organizations. Each chat lasts around 10 mins and you can join from your desktop or smartphone at anytime during the event. Sign up today!

Ready to grow your career? Join AAHPM’s Virtual Career Fair on Sept 18 | 9AM–2PM CT 💻
✅ Chat with employers
✅ Explore hospice & palliative care roles
✅ Get interview tips
✅ Network from anywhere
Register now: app.brazenconnect.com/events/ZQddW

Meet Tochi Nwaneri-Nwosu, MD in our latest NextGen Scholar Spotlight—an inspiring story you won’t want to miss! Click the link to read more. aahpm.org/blog/next-ge...

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Planning ahead just got easier! Check out AAHPM’s new website calendar feature — now you can see what’s happening each week and what’s coming up in the months ahead. aahpm.org/calendar/

Registration is open! Join AAHPM + HMDCB on Nov 6 for the 2nd annual Hospice Super Forum—a live, case-based virtual event for hospice providers. Topics: methadone therapy, relatedness of diagnoses, GIP care.
🍕 Register by Oct 27 & enjoy pizza delivered! learn.aahpm.org/content/hosp...

Just one week away! Join faculty experts Drs. Mary Lynn McPherson & Alex McPherson for a live 4-hour webinar on safe, confident medication management in hospice & palliative care.

📅 Sept 18 | 11am–3pm CT
💻 Interactive cases + live Q&A

Register today: ow.ly/1VOT50WU0Nw

Why Membership Matters: A Conversation with Vanessa Battista, DNP | AAHPM Vanessa Battista, DNP MBA CPNP-PC CHPPN FPCN FAANSenior Director, Palliative Care Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA AAHPM is proud to highlight members who embody the values of leadership, colla...

Why does #AAHPM membership matter? We sat down with Vanessa Battista, DNP, to hear her perspective on the value of connection, community, and advocacy in hospice & palliative care.
Read more 👉 aahpm.org/blog/why-mem...

Attention AAHPM Members! The September PC-FACS issue is LIVE. Explore critical insights + the full archive exclusively on our site. Don’t miss out! ow.ly/L7EK50WRwgS

Take Action | AAHPM AAHPM members are key to ensuring that policymakers understand the benefits of hospice and palliative care and how you and your patients are impacted by the latest health policy proposals. […]

Telehealth access for hospice & palliative care is at risk. Without action, flexibilities expire Sept 30. Support the Telehealth Modernization Act (S. 2709 / H.R. 5081) to protect care for seriously ill patients.
Take action now: aahpm.org/advocacy/tak...

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Apply now to be the next PC-FACS Associate Editor-in-Chief! Lead editorial strategy, mentor editors & shape the future of palliative care publishing.

🗓 Deadline: Sept 5, 12pm CT
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Is your org hiring in hospice or palliative care? Host a booth at AAHPM’s Virtual Career Fair on Sept 18!
🎯 Meet candidates
💬 Chat live
📢 Showcase roles

Contact Mickey Martin at mmartin@aahpm.org to learn more.

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