Pediatric Palliative Oncology Symposium

The 2021 Pediatric Palliative Oncology Symposium (PPOS) will be held virtually. 

The 4th annual PPOS will focus on the comprehensive care of children with cancer and their families. Featured experts will cover a host of challenging subjects, including communication to build hope, integrative medicine, ethical decision-making, culturally humble care, and self-care.

Oncology and palliative care clinicians as well as psychosocial professionals are invited to attend.

Our breakouts this year will feature strategies to expand pediatric palliative care at your institution and global pediatric palliative care as well as a deeper dive into some the talk topics. 

Click the Schedule tab above to see the agenda for more information about what will be discussed at this year's PPOS.

Registration is OPEN and FREE for all registrants! Please click the Register tab above or go directly to the registration form to get started. 

Details about and links to our virtual conference platform will be sent the week before the conference. 

1. Summarize and explain the basic concepts of pediatric palliative care
2. Identify and manage end of life symptoms in children with cancer and high risk illnesses
3. Prepare for communication challenges with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members
4. Describe the process of developing a parent-supported bereavement program
5. Define fundamental principles that guide ethical decision making and resolving conflict
6. Identify key pediatric palliative care issues that lead to compassion fatigue and apply self care techniques to enhance resilience
7. Demonstrate current models of pediatric palliative care integration in the outpatient and home setting

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital thanks the Tennessee Hospital Association, which provided a grant to support this symposium.

Questions

If you have any questions or need to make changes to your registration, please contact Tiffany Smith at tiffany.smith@stjude.org. 

The faculty for this activity are listed below. Click to view the faculty member's financial disclosure information and bio. 

Thursday, June 10, 2021