Developed in 2021, the For HMDCs, by HMDCs webinar series is an opportunity for certificants to share their experiences and hospice knowledge to aid in the professional development of their certified colleagues.
Each session is focused on a topic relevant for today's hospice physician/medical director and is primarly taught by HMDCB-certified physicians. Sessions are free for certified physicians, except for those that provide CME.
Session 1: February 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm CT
A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care
Dr. Ira Byock leads an interactive session focused on his recent white paper, "A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care: A White Paper on the Potential Future of the Field." Dr. Byock guides attendees through an engaging and informative discussion about the paper’s key concepts and primary takeaways.
Faculty:
Ira Byock, MD FAAHPM
CME will not be provided for this session.
Session 2: April 27, 2026 at 11:00 am CT
Addressing Clinician and Caregiver Burnout in Rural Communities
Join Dr. Sundeep Grandhe, a triple board-certified, dual Harvard fellowship–trained physician and nationally recognized leader in hospice, palliative care, and healthcare ethics, for an interactive session on clinician and caregiver burnout in rural communities. This session will highlight practical, ethically grounded strategies to support resilience in settings with limited resources, small teams, and unique geographic and cultural challenges, with a focus on real-world application and audience engagement.
Faculty:
Sundeep Grandhe, MD PhD[c] CPE DipABLM HEC-C HMDC FACHE FAAHPM
CME will not be provided for this session.
Additional 2026 session dates coming soon!
Session Recordings: All session recordings are available for certified physicians only in HMDCB's new learning management system, The Certification Center. To learn how to create an account and access previous sessions, follow the steps in this user guide.
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