AAHPM Visionary James A. Tulsky, MD FACP FAAHPM

James A. Tulsky, MD FACP FAAHPM Chair, Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, MA  Who has most influenced your work and what impact has he or she had? I am deeply indebted to many amazing teachers from whom I’ve learned over the years, and if … Read moreAAHPM Visionary James A. Tulsky, MD FACP FAAHPM

AAHPM Visionary: Thomas J. Smith, MD FACP FASCO FAAHPM

Thomas J. Smith, MD FACP FASCO FAAHPM Professor of Oncology; Harry J. Duffey Family Professor of Palliative Medicine; Director of Palliative Medicine, John Hopkins Medical Institute, MD  Who has most influenced your work and what impact has he or she had? Dr. Galen Wampler, my first oncology attending. He insisted that oncologists should be like … Read moreAAHPM Visionary: Thomas J. Smith, MD FACP FASCO FAAHPM

AAHPM Visionary: Christian T. Sinclair, MD FAAHPM

Christian T. Sinclair, MD FAAHPM Outpatient Palliative Oncology Lead, Division of Palliative Medicine, The University of Kansas Health System, KS Who has most influenced your work and what impact has he or she had? There have been a lot of key figures who have given me personal advice, and wonderful mentorship, but if I think … Read moreAAHPM Visionary: Christian T. Sinclair, MD FAAHPM

AAHPM Visionary: Christina M. Puchalski, MD MS FACP FAAHPM

Christina M. Puchalski, MD MS FACP FAAHPM Director, George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health; Professor of Medicine and Health Science, George Washington University, Washington D.C. Who has most influenced your work and what impact has he or she had? Betty Ferrell, PhD, MA, FAAN, FPCN, a former AAHPM visionary, who is a colleague, friend … Read moreAAHPM Visionary: Christina M. Puchalski, MD MS FACP FAAHPM

AAHPM Visionary: Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD MA MDE BCPS CPE

Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD MA MDE BCPS CPE Professor and Executive Director, Advanced Post-Graduate Education in Palliative Care, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, MD Who has most influenced your work and what impact has he or she had? When I considered this question I realized that it takes … Read moreAAHPM Visionary: Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD MA MDE BCPS CPE