Physician Associates in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (PAHPM) is a non-profit Specialty Organization affiliated with the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). Members practice in clinical, research, and education settings.

The mission of the organization is to educate PAs on the fields of Palliative and Hospice medicine in the care of Serious Illness patient populations, to enhance this area of medicine through the utilization of PAs in optimal team practice, and to advocate for PAs in policy arenas on state and national levels and on all levels of care.

This site is dedicated to PAs practicing Hospice and Palliative Medicine and those who want to know more about this field.

"Our lives are a story and endings matter." ~Atul Gawande

Current President: Lori Weber, PA-C

President Elect: Jeanine Smith, MS, PA-C

Vice President: Donna Seton, MS, PA-C

Immediate Past President:  N/A

Secretary: Jeff Myers, MPH, MMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Treasurer: Richard Lamkin, PA-C, MPH
Director at Large, Pediatrics: Rebekah Halpern, PA-C, MPAS, DFAAPA

Director at Large, Adult: Elizabeth Fricklas, MMSC, PA-C

Student Board Members: Oshea Chaudary, PA-S

Committee Chairs:

Education: 

Outreach: Tracey Piparo, MS, PA-C

Advocacy: Betsy Fricklas, MS, PA-C

Pediatric Palliative Care: Rebekah Halpern, PA-C, MPAS, DFAAPA