HMDCB

Don’t miss the Early Bird deadline! Apply for the #HMDCB Initial Exam by April 30 to secure reduced fees and take the next step in elevating your hospice knowledge. Start your application today at HMDCB.org/exam.

Honoring all HMDCB‑certified physicians this #NationalDoctorsDay. Your expertise, compassion, and commitment to high‑quality hospice care make an extraordinary difference for patients and families every day. Thank you for all you do! 🩺

Thinking about becoming an HMDC? Join us for the HMDCB Informational Session on April 21 at 2:00 PM CT! Get an overview of eligibility, exam structure, key prep resources, & stay for the live Q&A with HMDCB staff & Dr. Bernice Burkarth. 🔗Register at HDMCB.org/events

Using the Palliative Performance Scale to Estimate Survival for Patients at the End of Life: A Systematic Review of the Literature - PMC ⁦@PalliativeMed_j⁩ pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC62…

Stay current and demonstrate your commitment to high‑quality hospice care! Explore the CCP requirements and keep your certification active by staying engaged in ongoing learning. If your credential expires in 2026, renew at HMDCB.org/CCP

Next Gen Scholars are shaping the future of hospice and palliative medicine. This program supports clinicians in training through mentorship, leadership development, and scholarly engagement—while advancing equity in our field. Learn more: aahpm.org/scholarship/ne…

Curious about the value of HMDCB certification? Discover how certification strengthens your leadership and supports quality hospice care. Learn more about the benefits and start your application at HMDCB.org/exam

Join us for a Coffee Chat on March 26 at 2 pm CT! Participants will discuss key takeaways from the 2026 Annual Assembly, followed by an open Q&A. This session is open to certificants, HPM fellows, and those exploring HMDCB certification. Register now at HMDCB.org/events

The Annual Assembly gave our HMDCB community a chance to connect, collaborate, and support one another. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the HMDCB Booth! #hapc26

Thank you to everyone who visited us at #hapc26. We appreciated the opportunity to be with the #hpm community and look forward to next year. Thank you to @AAHPM and @HPNAinfo for hosting a great conference!

A year of progress made possible by our members. Watch the 2025 Annual Report video for an inside look at what we achieved together. youtube.com/watch?v=seLxZb…

@DrMamaKai @AAHPM We love connecting with @DrMamaKai at the Assembly! Thank you for supporting HMDCB and helping advance the field. We're excited about what comes next!

@hmdcert The future of HOSPICE is bright ☀️So many wonderful people stopped by! #hapc26 @AAHPM

Last chance to stop by the HMDCB booth at the Annual Assembly! Looking for an opportunity to learn more about certification or connect with your hospice colleagues? Stop by booth #317! #hapc26

Attention HMDCB Community! If you’re attending the Annual Assembly, join us at Booth #317, today, March 5 at 5:30 PM PST for the Certificant Meet Up. Connect with fellow certificants, pick up a ribbon, and take a great photo. See you there! #hapc26

Congratulations HMDCB Past President Dr. David Wensel on receiving the Josefina B. Magno Distinguished Hospice Physician Award from @AAHPM! Dr. Wensel's dedication, innovation & exceptional service in hospice & palliative medicine have made a lasting impact on the field. #hapc26

Join us in congratulating HMDCB certificant Dr. Joe Rotella on receiving the Gerald H. Holman Distinguished Service Award from @AAHPM! His leadership and contributions have strengthened AAHPM, HMDCB, and the HPM field. Celebrate him with us at #hapc26!

Whether you are already certified or exploring certification, we welcome you to visit the HMDCB booth. Meet the HMDCB board members, enjoy a snack, & explore how HMDCB helps strengthen knowledge, supports physician leadership, & builds community within hospice care. #hapc26

Heading to the Annual Assembly? Be sure to visit the HMDCB Exhibit Booth #317. Our team looks forward to meeting you, answering your questions about certification, and sharing how the HMDCB Community supports hospice physicians in their practice. #hapc26

The wait is over! 🎉 The 2026 Annual Assembly mobile app and virtual platform are LIVE. Plan your schedule, stay up to date, and connect with the Assembly—wherever you are. Get started at annualassemblyHAPC.org.

Connect with your HPM peers on March 26 at 2pm CT! HMDCB certificants, HPM fellows, and anyone interested in certification are welcome to join this Coffee Chat to share key takeaways from the 2026 Annual Assembly followed by an open Q&A. Register now at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…