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Deadlines and dates are the backbone of a successful National Symposium, and we want to make sure you don’t miss a moment of this exciting event! By staying on top of key dates, you ensure you’ve got plenty of time to prepare, submit, and secure your spot in what’s sure to be an unforgettable experience. Mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready to be part of something extraordinary!

 

Pre-Symposium Important Dates

 

Pre-Event Date* Description
Abstract and Scholarship Decisions Week of 3/3/2025 If you submitted an abstract or a scholarship application, monitor your email inbox as we will be sending the decisions for abstracts and scholarships this week!
Instructions Sent to Accepted Presenters Week of 3/10/2025 If your abstract was accepted, the date/time for your presentation and instructions will be sent to you this week, so monitor your email!
Early Bird Registration Ends 4/1/2025 Early bird registration ends today! Be sure to register beforehand to receive the reduced pricing!
Sponsor/Exhibitor Deadline to Register for SPECIAL Sponsor Opportunities  4/4/2025 New this Year!
Last day to register for and submit your organization’s logo for the special sponsor opportunities! Ordering of all logo items will take place promptly after this date.
Sponsor / Exhibitor Deadline 4/18/2025 Last day to register for being a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum sponsorships or to be a Profit or Non-Profit exhibitor.
PowerPoint Presentations due from Presenters 5/16/2025 11:59pm If you are presenting at the Symposium, you must submit your presentation to us no later than this date if you want your presentation pre-loaded when you arrive. If you do not submit your presentation by this date or wish to make changes to your presentation after this date, you must be prepared with your own presentation (via flash drive).
Lakehouse Deadline for Discount Reservation 5/15/2025  If there are any discounted rooms left by this date, last day to book with a discount!

 

Symposium Agenda

 

 

National Symposium for Academic Palliative Care Education and Research Monday, June 2

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Join us at the California State University San Marcos Campus for our annual National Symposium
Event Monday, June 2* Description
Welcome Breakfast

8am-9am

Breakfast will be served in the Ballroom
Plenary Speaker 9am-10am Justin Nathanial Baker, MD, FAAP, FAAHPM
Break 10am-10:30am Coffee/Tea provided
Breakout Sessions 10:30am-12pm Plenary speaker to be announced soon!
Lunch 12pm-1pm Lunch in the Ballroom
Breakout Sessions 1pm-2:30pm Plenary speaker to be announced soon!
Break 2:30pm-3pm Coffee/Tea and dessert provided
Breakout Sessions 3pm-4pm Plenary speaker to be announced soon!
 Plenary Speaker 4pm-5pm Tamara Baker, MA, PhD, FGSA
Welcome Reception 5:30pm-7pm All attendees are invited to socialize with colleagues and enjoy some light appetizers with non-alcoholic drinks.  A no-host wine and beer bar will be available.
Event Tuesday, June 3* Description
Morning Yoga 8am-8:45am Hosted by Alessandra Colfi, PhD, RYT-200, ZIN
Breakfast 8am-9am Breakfast will be served in the Ballroom
Plenary Speaker 9am-10am Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, MA, MDE, BCPS, FAAHPM
Break 10am-10:30am Coffee/Tea provided
Breakout Sessions 10:30am-12pm Plenary speaker to be announced soon!
Lunch 12pm-1pm Lunch in the Ballroom
Breakout Sessions 1pm-2:30pm Plenary speaker to be announced soon!
Break 2:30pm-3pm Coffee/Tea and dessert provided
Plenary Speaker 3pm-5pm Edward Penate, DMin, BCC
Event

Wednesday
June 4*

Description
Workshop 9am-10:30am Sessions to be announced soon!
Break 10:30am-11:30am
Workshop Continued 3pm-5pm
Lunch 12pm-1pm Box lunches provided!
Workshops 1pm-2:30pm Sessions to be announced soon!
Break 2:30pm-3pm
Workshops Continued 3pm-4pm Sessions to be announced soon!

*Dates & Times are subject to change