AAHPM Leadership Scholarship

AAHPM Leadership Scholarship

Focus: Leadership development and training for healthcare professionals in hospice and palliative medicine who are taking on increasing leadership roles.

Geographic Scope: United States

Key Features:

Provides funding for leadership development and coaching

Supports enrollment in leadership training programs

Covers mentorship and coaching sessions

Example programs supported: Harvard Center for Primary Care's Medical Director Leadership Institute

What the Scholarship Covers

• Leadership training programs (e.g., Medical Director Leadership Institute)
• Coaching and mentorship opportunities
• Skill-building in areas such as:
- Fostering inclusive leadership - Running effective teams - Ensuring psychological safety within groups - Budgeting and financial management - Team management

Eligibility

• Healthcare professionals in hospice and palliative care with leadership roles or aspirations
• Physicians and other healthcare professionals in the field
• Those seeking further leadership development and coaching

Rationale

Within the field of medicine, particularly palliative care, there are limited resources, funding, and opportunities for leadership training, skill development, and coaching. This scholarship addresses a critical gap in professional development.

Background

The Leadership Scholarship was funded in part by a generous $200,000 anonymous donation to AAHPM in May 2020. This contribution was designated to provide scholarships and programs to develop leaders in hospice and palliative medicine and grow the Leadership Scholars Fund.

Contact

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 1061 American Ln, Suite 310 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4973 Phone: 847-375-4712 Email: [email protected]