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Highlights of the February 2020 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

February 3, 2020 by AAHPM

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

Emerging Leader Spotlight: Erica Kaye, MD

February 3, 2020 by AAHPM

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

Week in Review: January 27-31

January 31, 2020 by AAHPM

Although the early bird deadline has passed there is still time to register for the Annual Assembly and the State of the Science in Hospice and Palliative Care. If you attend both events, you can save an additional 20% on your Assembly rate. The Board of Directors is excited to share AAHPM’s new strategic plan, … Read moreWeek in Review: January 27-31

Emerging Leader Spotlight: Emily Martin, MD

January 27, 2020 by AAHPM

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

Week in Review: January 20-24, 2020

January 24, 2020 by AAHPM

Early bird pricing ends January 30 – save up to 25% on the registration rates for the Annual Assembly and the State of the Science in Hospice and Palliative Care. If you attend both events, you can save an additional 20% on your Assembly rate. Nearly 80% of the hotel rooms are booked and a … Read moreWeek in Review: January 20-24, 2020

Emerging Leader Spotlight: Elisha Waldman, MD FAAHPM

January 22, 2020 by AAHPM

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

Emerging Leader Spotlight: Dulce Cruz-Oliver, MD CMD FAAHPM

January 20, 2020 by AAHPM

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

Week in Review: January 13-17

January 17, 2020 by AAHPM

Early bird pricing ends January 30 – save up to 25% on the registration rates for the Annual Assembly and the State of the Science in Hospice and Palliative Care. If you attend both events, you can save an additional 20% on your Assembly rate. Three-quarters of the hotel rooms are booked and a few … Read moreWeek in Review: January 13-17

Emerging Leader Spotlight: Caroline Hurd, MD FAAHPM

January 15, 2020 by AAHPM

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

Emerging Leader Spotlight: Anne Walling, MD FAAHPM

January 13, 2020 by AAHPM

What does it mean to be named an Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine? It is an honor to be recognized as an emerging leader from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and I am thankful for all of the mentorship that I have received and continue to receive from leaders … Read moreEmerging Leader Spotlight: Anne Walling, MD FAAHPM