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About the Symposium

The Symposium is a unique and interactive multidisciplinary conference designed to highlight the latest in academic palliative care research, teaching, and practice. It is the only event of its kind in the country designed for university faculty, practitioners, and researchers focused on advancing palliative care.

The annual conference features a dynamic agenda of plenary, paper, panel, and workshop sessions highlighting how to incorporate palliative care concepts into research, courses, and experiences at all educational levels.

Since 2014, over 1,200 professionals from universities, academic medical centers, healthcare systems, health plans, hospices and community hospitals have attended the annual conference.

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This CSU Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care National Symposium awards 12 CE hours for the main symposium with an additional 5 CE hours for post-symposium workshops. These CEs are provided by the California State University San Marcos Extended Learning office. This provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 11422, and by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, provider #PCE-3405. California State University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

People under umbrella.

The theme for the 2025 National Symposium is:

It Takes a Village to Weave Connection and Inclusivity into Compassionate Whole Person Care.

The 2025 Symposium is Coming

We’d like to thank everyone who attended the 2024 National Symposium for Academic Palliative Care Education and Research! It was a great success, and we look forward to seeing you again in 2025!