The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) has released a list of Inspiring Leaders Under 40 in the field.
Eligible candidates were evaluated on involvement in AAHPM, educating others about hospice and palliative medicine, participation in charitable work, mentoring of students or residents, and any special circumstances or professional accomplishments that set them apart.
Some young oncologists included on the list are:
- Justin Baker, MD, FAAHPM, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- Kimberly Curseen, MD, Winship Cancer Institute
- Esme Finlay, MD, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
- Arif Kamal, MD, Duke University Medical Center
- Thomas LeBlanc, MD, MA, Duke University Medical Center
- Kathleen Neuendorf, MD, FAAHPM, Cleveland Clinic
- Eric Roeland, MD, FAAHPM, UC San Diego Health System
- Cardinale Smith, MD, MSCR, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
The full list can be viewed here: http://www.aahpm.org/apps/blog/?p=2555. ■
