What does it mean to be named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine? I’m deeply humbled to have been named an emerging leader within hospice and palliative medicine. I am inspired by the work others on this list have accomplished and by the diversity of interests represented. Indeed, it gives me hope for … Read moreEmerging Leader Spotlight: Matthew Gonzales, MD FAAHPM
What does it mean to be named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine? I am truly humbled by this award! I feel very grateful to be recognized as a leader in a field that is so innovative. I have valued the opportunity to be involved in the mission of AAHPM and help support … Read moreEmerging Leader Spotlight: Lindsay Ragsdale, MD FAAP FAAHPM
Although there is still time to register for the Annual Assembly and the State of the Science in Hospice and Palliative Care, we are approaching capacity for both events. If you plan to attend, please register as soon as possible. At this point, we cannot guarantee that onsite registration will be available. Remember, if you’d … Read moreWeek in Review: February 17-21, 2020
What does it mean to be named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine? I am incredibly honored to be recognized by my colleagues and the Academy. This work takes a village and I am inspired by the dedication and success of those I work alongside every day. I hope that I can be … Read moreEmerging Leader Spotlight: Laura Patel, MD FAAHPM
What does it mean to be named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine? It’s very validating of the work that I have been doing clinically, academically, and in the health policy arena. I am especially grateful to join the ranks of such an incredible group of folks from both this year and in … Read moreKyle Edmonds, MD FAAHPM
Although there is still time to register for the Annual Assembly and the State of the Science in Hospice and Palliative Care, we are approaching capacity for both events. If you are intending to attend, please register as soon as possible. At this point, we cannot guarantee that onsite registration will be available. Remember, if … Read moreWeek in Review: February 10-14, 2020
What does it mean to be named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine? Receiving this award was very meaningful for me. First, it was validating that AAHPM recognizes leadership in many different forms and practice settings. As someone who came to palliative care later than average, and started practice in a community teaching … Read moreEmerging Leader Spotlight: Kristin Edwards, MD FAAHPM
What does it mean to be named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine? I am truly humbled by this honor. The Academy has informed and shaped the landscape of hospice and palliative care nationally, and to be named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine speaks to the growth of kidney palliative … Read moreEmerging Leader Spotlight: Jane Schell, MD
The new HMD PREP, 2nd Ed is now available. This online practice module contains 75 new or revised questions and includes explanations and up-to-date references based on the HMDCB blueprint. It will assess your knowledge and help prepare you for the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board exam. CME and MOC available. AAHPM created this brief … Read moreWeek in Review, February 3-7, 2020
Read the editor’s picks for the most recent issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM), the official journal of AAHPM. Breathlessness, Anxiety, Depression, and Function–The BAD-F Study: A Cross-Sectional and Population Prevalence Study in Adults David C. Currow, Sungwon Chang, Helen K. Reddel, Slavica Kochovska, Diana Ferreira, Irina Kinchin, Miriam Johnson, Magnus Ekström Natural … Read moreHighlights of the February 2020 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management