2020 National Symposium for Academic Palliative Care Education and Research
COVID-19 has reshaped our world. More than ever, we need to expand innovative palliative care education, research, and practice so that current and future health professionals can provide the best care possible for people of all races, cultures, and communities.
The National Symposium for Academic Palliative Care Education and Research is an annual gathering of university faculty, practitioners, and researchers in nursing, social work, medicine, chaplaincy, and other disciplines who are committed to making that happen.
This year, in lieu of an in-person conference, please join us for these dynamic virtual presentations, which include inspiring keynote presentations by leading innovators in palliative care.
Symposium Spotlights: What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About Inclusive, Interprofessional, Integrative Palliative Care
Two-Day Package: $80
Day 1: Thursday, October 8 - 10 AM to 12 PM (PST)
- Keynote: Health Equity and Palliative Care In the Era of COVID-19
—Jessica Zitter, MD, MPH, and Cynthia Carter Perrilliat, MPA, BA - Spotlight Topics in Palliative Care
- Virtual Poster Gallery
Day 1 Only: $50
Day 2: Thursday, November 5 – 10 AM to 12 PM (PST)
- Keynote: Palliative Care and COVID-19: The Impact of Interdisciplinary Teams and Telemedicine on Underserved Communities
—Michael Fratkin, MD, ResolutionCare Network - Spotlight Topics in Palliative Care
- Virtual Poster Gallery
Day 2 Only: $50
What You’ll Earn
- 2 continuing education (CE) credits for each 2-hour Spotlight, provided through California State University San Marcos, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- Up to 1 additional CE for reviewing posters in the Virtual Poster Gallery (.25 CEs per poster)
About the Symposium
The National Symposium for Academic Palliative Care Education and Research, typically held in San Diego, is a unique and interactive multidisciplinary conference designed to highlight the latest in academic palliative care research, teaching, and practice.
The annual in-person 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. Stay informed about plans for our 2021 Symposium.