title: Developing Initial Competency-based Outcomes for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Subspecialist: phase I of the hospice and palliative medicine competencies project.
abstract: As a newly recognized subspecialty, the field of hospice and palliative medicine (HPM) must transition existing pathways for board certification, fellowship standards, and fellowship accreditation to one based on the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and American Board of Medical Specialties competency framework. The Competencies Work Group of the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, using an iterative process informed by the field, has developed a set of Initial Competency-based Outcomes for the HPM Subspecialist. These competencies will set the standard for the "competent hospice and palliative medicine subspecialist physician," guiding future HPM fellowship training and potential midcareer HPM training opportunities. Lessons learned are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Section of Geriatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Institute for Palliative Medicine, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. lmorriso@bcm.tmc.edu
authors.forename: Laura J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Morrison
authors.forename: Judy Opatik
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: Susan D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Block
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003142:Communication; D003162:Competency-Based Education; D004501:Education, Medical; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000592:standards; D004645:Empathy; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000592:standards; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000592:standards*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013038:Specialization; D013044:Specialty Boards; D014481:United States