2025 J. Randall Curtis Palliative Care Conference
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 J. Randall Curtis Palliative Care Conference, taking place virtually on Friday, November 14, with a special hybrid in-person pre-conference event on Thursday, November 13 at the University of Washington – Montlake campus.
Join us for a dynamic, interactive event focused on advancing knowledge, innovation, and collaboration in palliative and neuropalliative care. The conference features:
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A compelling opening plenary by a national leader of neuropalliaitve care
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Three rounds of breakout sessions for in-depth, practice-based discussion
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A multidisciplinary panel addressing the future prospects of neuropalliative care
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A closing plenary showcasing innovations in neuro-oncology psychological care
We are honored to welcome this year’s keynote speakers:
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Dr. Maisha T. Robinson (Mayo Clinic) – expert in neuropalliative care
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Dr. Ashlee R. Loughan (Virginia Commonwealth University) – specialist in neuro-oncology psychology
This event is open to all healthcare professionals and community members, with a special welcome to participants from the WWAMI region. Whether you provide generalist or specialty palliative care, you’ll find research-informed, relevant content designed to support a wide range of practice settings.
📍 Hybrid In-Person Kick-Off Lecture & Networking
🗓️ Thursday, November 13 – UW Montlake Campus
💻 Virtual Conference
🗓️ Friday, November 14 – 6 hours of interactive programming
📄 Explore the full agenda, speaker bios, and session overviews on the conference website.
2022 PNW Palliative Care Conference
The 2022 annual conference is slated to take place in-person on June 13th, 2022.
The theme for the 2022 PNW Palliative Care Conference will be Lifting Voices and Building Bridges: Working Towards an Inclusive Future for Palliative Care with focus areas including primary palliative care and health equity.
2021 Virtual Summer Lecture Series
This lecture series has concluded. Each session was recorded and is now available on the CPCCE Youtube channel.
July 9, 2021
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12-12:30 P |
Theresa Braungardt, MN, RN, NE-BC |
Opening Remarks |
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12:30-1:30 P |
J. Randall Curtis, MD, MPH |
Promoting Serious Illness Communication at UW Medicine: Using Research and Education to Improve Healthcare |
July 16, 2021
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12-1 P |
Sara Kim, PhD |
Moment Upon Moment: Building Blocks of Managing Conflict |
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1-2 P |
Patsy Treece, MN, RN |
The Ethics of Palliative Care |
July 23, 2021
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12-1 P |
Dana Dieringer, MD Timothy Meeks, MN, RN-BC |
Caring for Cluster B: Providing Palliative Care to Individuals Facing Behavioral and Interpersonal Challenges |
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1-2 P |
Jormain Cady, DNP, MS Noelle Lalario, LICSW Lorraine Leist, MDiv |
A Team Approach to Total Pain: A Transdisciplinary Perspective |
July 30, 2021
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12-1:15 P |
Sarah Merrifield, MD Robin Stahley, MSN, RN |
Communication Redesign: a Tool Kit for Building a Solid Foundation for Interdisciplinary Teamwork |
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1:15-2:15 P |
Ian Johnson, MSW, LICSW Michael Light, MSW, MPH, LICSW |
Navigating Medical Systems with Unhoused Patients: Strategies for Engaging in and Sustaining Care |
August 6, 2021
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12-1 P |
Rashmi Sharma, MD, MHS |
Caring for Patients with Serious Illness and Limited-English Proficiency |
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1-2 P |
Jennifer Kett, MD, MA Arika Patneaude, MSW, LICSW |
Vote with Your Mouse: a Transdisciplinary Perspective |
August 13, 2021
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12-1 P |
Jennifer Hopping, MSW, LICSW |
Non-Pharmacological Symptom Management: A Palliative Social Worker’s Intervention |
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1-2 P |
Yi Yan, RN |
Nursing Bootcamp: Care for Older Adults at the End of Life |
August 20, 2021
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12-1:30 P |
Desiree Wood, DNP |
So Are You Burnt Out? How to Develop a Personal Roadmap for Wellbeing through Evidence-based Interventions to Resilience |
* All times listed are in PST.