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2022 AAHPM Ascend Schedule

Take a deeper look into the Ascend program and discover what was learned over the two days of unique education. Learn more about the Ascend speakers and navigators who guided our attendees through this unique leadership training experience.

Hear from past attendees in varying stages of their leadership journey.

Day 1: Sunday, October 16 - Prepare

1:30–2:30 pm 
Learners - Prepare to Ascend
Arrival & Check-In

2:30–2:35 pm
Welcome and Overview
Wendy-Jo Toyama, MBA FASAE CAE – AAHPM CEO

2:35–3:30 pm
Your Leadership Journey
Christine Khandelwal, DO HMDC – Leadership & Career Development Committee Chair

3:30–4:30 pm
Networking Break

4:30–5:45 pm
Creating Legacy as a Leader
Tara Friedman, MD FAAHPM - AAHPM President

6–7 pm
Dinner Provided

7–8 pm
Small Group MEETUP
Networking: Peer-to-Peer Connection and Article Discussion.

Day 2: Monday, October 17 - Inspire

7:15–8:15 am
Breakfast Provided

8:15–10:15 am
Strength Finders: Using StrengthsFinder Leadership Strategies to Increase the Performance of You and Your Team in Palliative Care and Hospice Settings
Christina Rowe, MSOL

10:15–10:45 am
Networking Break

10:45–11:45 am
Strength Finders Part 2: Maximizing Your Individual Strengths to Ascend into Leadership
Christina Rowe, MSOL

11:45 am–12:45 pm
The Alumni Voice: Applying Ascend Skills to Leadership Practice
Scharlotte Spencer, DNP APRN, FNP-C, ACHPN

12:45–1:45 pm
Lunch Provided and Small Group MEETUP2

1:45–3:45 pm
Building a Collaborative and Resilient Team Through the Lens of Trust and Respect
Michelle Barton, PhD

3:45–4:15 pm
Networking Break

4:15–5:15 pm
Round Table Interactive Topics Sessions

  • Setting expectations for those that report to you
  • Conflict management within the team
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Navigating organizational politics to advocate for the specialty
  • DEI in real life - managing microaggressions

5:15 pm
Networking and Dinner on own

Day 3: Tuesday, October 18 - Navigate

7:15–8:15 am
Breakfast Provided

8:15–10:15 am
Leading and Managing Through Change, Part 1
Darryl Harris

10:15–10:30 am
Networking Break

10:30 am–12:15 pm
Leading and Managing Through Change, Part 2
Darryl Harris

12:15–12:30 pm
Reflections on Leadership Practices Wrap Up

12:30–1:30 pm
Lunch Provided and Small Group MEETUP3

1:30 pm
Departure
Safe travels home!

Hear from Past Attendees

Watch short clips of what past attendees had to say about their Ascend experience. Each attendee is at a different stage in their leadership career and looking for tools to help them excel in their current role.

Shellie   Meet Shellie - physician and new participant

Dillon   Meet Dillion - early career physician

Kathryn   Meet Kathryn - seasoned professional

Lynn   Meet Lynn - fellowship director

Katie   Meet Katie - Ascend faculty member