Advanced Practice Providers

Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship

As part of Stanford Health Care's Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship, participants in this program can choose to rotate with the inpatient palliative care team at Stanford. During this rotation, APPs will partner with one of our inpatient APPs to learn about an inpatient palliative care consult service.

For more info about the APP Fellowship

Professional and Provider Organizations

Physician Assistants in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (PAHPM) - A national nonprofit focused on educating and advocating for PAs in hospice and palliative care.
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) - A professional association advancing palliative medicine through education, research, and policy.
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) - The largest nursing organization dedicated to excellence in pain and end-of-life care.
Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network (SWHPN) - A national network supporting social workers with resources, education, and policy updates in serious illness care.

Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) - A hub for training and tools to build and grow palliative care services.Stanford Medicine is a member organization, granting all employees access to CAPC's tools and resources.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) - The leading U.S. nonprofit advocating for quality end-of-life care and expanded hospice access.
European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) - A Europe-based organization strengthening global collaboration and best practices in palliative care.

Resources for Communication Skills Training

Serious Illness Conversation Program

Helps clinicians guide values-based conversations with patients and families about future medical care. Used at Stanford in partnership with Ariadne Labs.