American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)

This workshop offers participants a self-guided learning material alongside a 6-hour live virtual an in-depth exploration of CAMP (Complementary and Alternative Pharmaceuticals), end of life pharmacological treatment, patient substance abuse, and a perspective on the dynamic use of buprenorphine in hospice and palliative care.

Congratulations and welcome, new Fellows! As you begin your hospice and palliative medicine fellowship, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is excited to welcome you into a compassionate, collaborative, and growing specialty. Whether you’re just starting orientation or already meeting your first patients, this is the beginning of a meaningful journey and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

AAHPM’s AMA Delegation: Chad Kollas, MD FAAHPM FACP FCLM, Ana Leech, MD FAAHPM, and Ruth Thomson, DO MBA HMDC FACOI FAAHPM At the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), our advocacy work is grounded in a simple principle: ensuring that the needs of patients with serious illness, and the clinicians who care for them, are represented where decisions are made.

Dear AAHPM Members and the Hospice & Palliative Care Community, Thanks to many of you for making the San Diego 2026 Annual Assembly a great one! As a reminder, you have until Monday, June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PT to access the Assembly website and claim CE credits. And even though summer has just started, we’re already looking forward to the 2027 Annual Assembly which will take place March 17-20 in Pittsburgh, PA.

C. Porter Storey Jr., MD, FAAHPM, FACP, the first physician executive to be hired by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), died peacefully at home in Boulder, Colorado, on December 12, 2025, with the support of TRU Community Care. Widely recognized as a hospice and palliative medicine pioneer, teacher, and advocate, Dr. Storey set the bar very high for those of us who followed in his footsteps. His legacy is palpable as we strive to live up to his high standards.

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Chad Kollas, MD FAAHPM FACP FCLM Medical Director of Palliative and Supportive Care at Orlando Health Medical Group Supportive and Palliative Care. For more than a decade, Chad has dedicated his career to outpatient palliative care, working full-time in a specialized clinic that supports patients living with serious illness. What began as a program embedded in a regional cancer center has evolved into a standalone clinic, allowing for a broader scope of palliative services.

Details Posted: 09-Jun-26 Location: Austin, Texas Type: Full Time Salary: Negotiable Categories: Physicians/Surgeons Physicians: Specialty Sector: Advocacy / Non-Profit Salary Details: Signing bonuses Generous CME yearly allocation and CME days Required Education: MD/DO As a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician, you will join a deeply committed, well-established interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, holistic care for children and families navigating serious illnesses.

Your AAHPM membership is built to support your work in hospice and palliative medicine but to deliver the most relevant education, programs, and opportunities, we need your help. If you haven’t reviewed your profile in a while, now is the perfect time as we recently updated some fields to create a more inclusive, welcoming experience. Keeping your information current helps ensure your membership works for you in the most meaningful way possible.

As the Chief Hospice Lead for Yale New Haven Health System and the Medical Director for the system’s hospice agency, Brett plays a critical role in shaping how end-of-life care is delivered across a complex healthcare organization. His work centers on improving access to hospice and palliative care by collaborating with community partners and hospice providers, identifying systemic barriers, and expanding care delivery programs.