Caring for patients with advanced-stage cancer poses challenges for healthcare teams, necessitating attention to medical, psychosocial, ethical, and spiritual needs. The Board Review Course is designed to equip physicians with the knowledge and competence in Palliative Medicine, preparing them for the ABIM Hospice and Palliative (HPM) exam. Physicians, fellows and advanced nurse practitioners will gain the knowledge and competence pertaining to symptom and pain management, issues facing patients at end-of- life, and effective communication techniques to implement into clinical practice.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 8:00 AM - Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:35 PM, MD Anderson - Virtual

Target Audience

Credits

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (24.50 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (24.50 hours), Medical Ethics/Professional Responsibility (10.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (24.50 hours), Pain and Opioid (7.50 hours)

Overview

Caring for patients with advanced-stage cancer poses challenges for healthcare teams, necessitating attention to medical, psychosocial, ethical, and spiritual needs. The Board Review Course is designed to equip physicians with the knowledge and competence in Palliative Medicine, preparing them for the ABIM Hospice and Palliative (HPM) exam.

Objectives

1. Analyze the spiritual, legal, and medical challenges confronting patients at the end of life.
2. Deliver optimal end-of-life care encompassing state-of-the-art pain management, symptom control, and psychosocial support.
3. Illustrate effective communication techniques with patients in advanced stages of cancer or debilitating disease, offering high-quality end-of-life care.