The AAHPM Pediatric Curriculum Work Group invites all HPM fellowship directors, associate program directors, and educators involved in fellow training to provide input on a proposed list of essential topics in pediatric palliative care for HPM fellows in training programs focused primarily on adult patients. The survey will remain open until May 29, 4 pm … Read moreWeek in Review: May 11-15, 2020
COVID-19 assistance is available: Pose questions of and learn how your colleagues are managing the pandemic on AAHPM Connect. Review valuable resources on AAHPM’s COVID-19 webpage. Submit your research to JPSM which is fast tracking articles that describe palliative care in COVID-19 preparation and response. Reserve a free hotel stay at a Hilton Hotel – … Read moreWeek in Review: May 4-8
Although the Annual Assembly and State of the Science were cancelled, you can still gain access to the papers and posters that were going to be presented. The Annual Assembly papers and posters include case studies, scholar e-posters, and scientific and quality improvement content and the State of the Science poster sessions include RAPiD and … Read moreWeek in Review: April 27 – May 1
AAHPM is pleased to welcome our new CEO Wendy-Jo Toyama, who just completed her first week working for the Academy. Learn more about Wendy in this blog post. The National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care will host a free webinar, COVID-19 Discussion on Effective Virtual Visits, on April 27, 4-5:30 pm ET. Faculty includes an … Read moreWeek in Review: April 20-24
Several medical specialty boards, including ABIM, ABFM, ABP and ABOG, have adjusted their schedules for MOC and exams, eased deadlines and given credit for COVID-19 experiences during the pandemic. Learn more in this MedPage Today article. Visit your individual board’s website for further information and clarification. The 2020 HPM initial and OCC Recertification Cognitive Conjoint … Read moreWeek in Review: April 13-17
AAHPM President Rodney Tucker posted a message to AAHPM members this week sharing his thoughts about the current healthcare pandemic and how he is finding much to reflect upon, be grateful for, and be optimistic about. He finds peace in knowing that our role as healers is unwavering and resolute. AAHPM joined 40+ specialty … Read moreWeek in Review: April 6-10
Stay connected with fellow Academy members using AAHPM Connect. Members have been utilizing the online platform to post comments, share resources and stay connected with others dealing with the coronavirus. Information from recent and upcoming community calls are posted on the Hospice Medicine Council, Academic Palliative Medicine Council, and various SIG and Forum pages. Review … Read moreWeek in Review: March 30 – April 3
To support members during the coronavirus outbreak, AAHPM’s advocacy efforts are focused on advancing policies that will remove barriers to timely, safe patient care and protect clinicians on the front lines of the epidemic. In a letter to Senate leaders, AAHPM called on Congress to allow telehealth for hospice face-to-face visits during this public health … Read moreWeek in Review: March 23-27
We are proud to share the AAHPM Annual Report video – take a look at all we accomplished in 2019. AAHPM prepared a page of COVID-19 resources to help you navigate this public health pandemic. Also, the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management is fast tracking articles that describe any aspect of the involvement of … Read moreWeek in Review: March 16-20
The Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care, originally scheduled for March 18-21, and the State of the Science, scheduled for March 20-22, have been cancelled. Thank you for your patience as we process refunds for attendees, exhibitors, vendors and other partners. We expect to issue them within the next 60-90 days. Please cancel your … Read moreWeek in Review: March 9-13, 2020