2025 J. Randall Curtis Palliative Care Conference

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We are excited to announce the upcoming, 2025 J. Randall Curtis Palliative Care Conference, a hybrid event designed to bring together diverse voices across disciplines for a dynamic and collaborative experience in palliative and neuropalliative care.

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Thursday, November 13

Free, Hybrid In-person Event

4:30-6:30PM (PST), Foege Auditorum, UW Montlake Campus

Zoom Link to be provided

Friday, November 14

Virtual Conference

10:00AM-4:30PM (PST), Zoom Webinar

Zoom Link to be provided

Join us on Thursday, November 13 for a bonus, hybrid in-person lecture and networking event at the University of Washington - Montlake campus followed by a 6-hour virtual conference on Friday, November 14. 

This year’s conference will feature a rich, interactive format, beginning with a plenary session to set the tone for in-depth exploration through three rounds of breakout sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in focused discussions on key topics and foster meaningful collaboration. A panel discussion will spotlight a range of expert perspectives, and a second plenary session will explore emerging trends and innovations in the field.

The virtual portion of this conference has been approved for 5.5 continuing education hours. 

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Conference Agenda

View full schedule of sessions, key details and zoom links.

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Small Group Session Summaries

Learn more about what to expect in the breakout groups.

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Speaker Bios

Meet the speakers joining us from all over the WWAMI region.

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Keynote speakers

We are thrilled to welcome our keynote speakers:

Dr. Maisha T. Robinson

Dr. Maisha T. Robinson, MD, MSHPM, FAAN, FAAHPM

An Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Florida, with a joint appointment in the Department of Medicine. Upon joining the staff of Mayo Clinic, she established the clinic’s first neuropalliative care program and she currently serves as the Division Chair of Palliative Medicine, as the Chair of the Community Relations Committee, and as the Chair of the Ethics Subcommittee

Dr. Ashlee R. Loughan

Dr. Ashlee R. Loughan, PhD, LCP

A clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor within the School of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Throughout her tenure, she has steadily pursued a commitment to excellence in patient centered neuro-oncological care and practice-changing research. 

 

Their insights will help frame our conversations and inspire continued growth and integration in the field.

We encourage participation from all healthcare professionals and community members—whether you practice primary palliative care or specialize in the field. We especially welcome colleagues from across the WWAMI region, as we aim to foster a diverse, inclusive dialogue that spans the full scope of palliative and neuropalliative care.

The conference will include both broadly applicable palliative care content and sessions specifically focused on neuropalliative care, ensuring something of value for every attendee.

AccreditatioN

Accreditation with Commendation: The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation: The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

CPCCE has been approved for 5.5 Contact Hours for Registered Nurses. This class is sponsored by Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, which is approved as a provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing.  California Provider #CEP 17155.

This workshop has been approved for a maximum of 5.5 # of CEs by the Washington Chapter, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors. The CPCCE provider number is 1975-478.

Chaplains and spiritual care providers, this conference approved for a maximum of 5.5 credits for attendance at all sessions. Save the program, note the sessions you attended for records, and record CEUs using the 2025 CEU form: http://bcci.professionalchaplains.org/content.asp?pl=25&contentid=33.