National Symposium for Academic Palliative Care Education and Research

Since 2014, over 1,200 professionals from universities, academic medical centers, healthcare systems, health plans, hospices and community hospitals have attended our symposium. It is the only event of its kind in the country designed for university faculty, practitioners, and researchers focused on advancing palliative care.

The Symposium is a unique and interactive multidisciplinary conference designed to highlight the latest in academic palliative care research, teaching, and practice.

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.

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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!

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We are pleased to announce that the 2025 National Symposium for Academic Palliative Care Education and Research takes place June 2-4, 2025 at the CSUSM University Student Union!

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