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Annual Assembly of AAHPM and HPNA

AAHPM, together with the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), sponsors an educational conference each year.  The AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly is the premier meeting for healthcare providers who care for patients with life-threatening or serious conditions providing disease updates as well as sessions on the latest advances in clinical research, cultural, ethical and legal, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of care. This conference brings together physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and others who practice hospice and palliative care. The program offers paper presentations, plenary sessions, and educational sessions. 

2008 Annual Assembly

Evaluations for the 2008 Annual Assembly should be completed online. After submitting your evaluation, you can immediately print your continuing education certificate. Attendees may complete the evaluations and electronically submit your forms. To logon, click here, and enter your login information provided in your conference badge.

2008 Annual Assembly Closing Plenary Session
Take this opportunity to experience the ever popular Closing Plenary Session - "State of the Science," presented at the 2008 Annual Assembly. View Slides - Listen to Audio 

2009 Annual Assembly

The 2009 Annual Assembly will be held March 25-28, 2009 in Austin, Texas. Registration opens October 2008.

General Information

Intended Audience
The Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association is designed for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers interested in acquiring, maintaining, or expanding the skills needed to care for patients with terminal illnesses.

Continuing Education Credit

AAHPM will seek approval to offer the following continuing education credits for the 2009 annual assembly: physicians, nurses, social workers, and pharmacists.