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
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
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
What does it mean to be named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine? As a clinician-scientist who is triple board-certified in pediatrics, pediatric hematology-oncology, and hospice and palliative medicine, I am grateful to be named as an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, in part because I share this honor with multiple … Read moreEmerging Leader Spotlight: Erica Kaye, MD
What does it mean to be named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine? I am extremely honored to be among those recognized by AAHPM for my contributions and commitment to advancing the field of hospice and palliative medicine. I feel quite privileged to be part of such a special community and am filled … Read moreEmerging Leader Spotlight: Emily Martin, MD
What does it mean to be named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine? It is of course a great honor and tremendously gratifying to feel that one’s work is recognized. Especially as someone who came to this having practiced another field of medicine for some time, the recognition provides a degree of validation … Read moreEmerging Leader Spotlight: Elisha Waldman, MD FAAHPM
What does it mean to be named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine? To be named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine means to continue to work for the progressive development of the field. It is a recognition to the efforts already done and a motive to continue excelling the field. … Read moreEmerging Leader Spotlight: Dulce Cruz-Oliver, MD CMD FAAHPM
What does it mean to be named an Emerging Leader in hospice and palliative medicine? For much of the last five years, I’ve focused my attention on interprofessional education and communication training. Teaching with talented interprofessional colleagues has brought me some of the greatest joy in my practice. Being named an Emerging Leader in hospice … Read moreEmerging Leader Spotlight: Caroline Hurd, MD FAAHPM