Scholarships for Physician Education and Development
AAHPM offers a number of scholarship opportunities to facilitate access to the best educational and career development resources for hospice and palliative medicine physicians at all levels, both from the United States and abroad.
These scholarship programs bring opportunities to learn, connect, and share expertise with physicians and other hospice and palliative care professionals who might otherwise be unable to access them.
Scholarship Offerings
Application cycles for the various programs occur throughout the year, so be sure to take note of application deadlines. Submit your questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Access Fund Scholarship
The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Access Fund provides scholarships to US-based physicians to cover registration fees and offset travel expenses for the Annual Assembly.
International Physician Scholarship
The International Physician Scholarship provides financial support and access to quality education for physicians who reside in developing countries by helping them attend the Annual Assembly.
Leadership Scholars Program
The Leadership Scholars Program provides financial support to physician members seeking to participate in leadership development engagement activities to support growth as a leader.
Next Gen Scholars for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
The Next Gen Scholars for Equity program will sponsor post-graduate medical residents interested in hospice and palliative medicine from communities that are underrepresented in the profession’s workforce and leadership.
Research Scholars Program
The Research Scholars Program facilitates participation for US-based AAHPM members in the Annual Kathleen M. Foley Palliative Care Retreat and Research Symposium.
Support These Scholarship Programs
Each year, we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships, but we aim to continue to grow the field and support emerging leaders.
Consider donating to these scholarships to help make a difference in the lives of those working in hospice and palliative medicine. Any amount makes an impact and we thank you for your gift!