Applications are open for the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Scholarship. The International Physician Scholarship Fund was established to provide access to quality education for physicians. Additionally, who reside in low and middle-income countries (as defined by World Bank) to attend and also,  participate in the Annual Assembly. Further Interested in getting involved in global palliative care? Review the list of organizations to gain insights.

Benefit

This scholarship program provides financial support (up to $5,000) to scholarship recipients to cover ordinary costs. Further, associated with attending the;

• Annual Assembly registration and travel-related expenses,
• including airfare,
• taxi fare,
• meals, and
• lodging.

Moreover, At the Annual Assembly, scholarship recipients will gain access to the latest clinical information. Also,  research updates in hospice and palliative care from leading experts in the field.

Eligibility

• Scholarships are available to physicians who work in hospice and palliative medicine and who care for seriously ill patients.
• Eligible physicians must permanently reside in low and middle-income countries as defined by the World Bank.
• It is our hope that the scholarship recipients will share the knowledge attained from the Annual Assembly to improve the palliative care offerings in their home country.
• Further, Preference will be given to applicants who are members of the AAHPM – Also, physicians who reside in a low or middle-income country as defined by the World Bank & the HINARI list of eligible countries are eligible for complimentary international membership.
• have not previously attended the Annual Assembly
• are junior in their career with 2-10 years of experience primarily in palliative care, including a resident or fellow who focuses on studying palliative care,
• whose organizations are least able to afford this opportunity.

Further, The Academy’s core mission is to expand access of patients and families to high-quality palliative care and advance the discipline of hospice and palliative medicine through professional education and training, development of a specialist workforce, support for clinical practice standards, research, and public policy. Further, The core purpose of the Academy is to improve the care of patients with life-threatening or serious conditions through the advancement of hospice and palliative medicine