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Forward2026 Palliative Care and Hospice Symposium
Live, In-Person Symposium | 6.5 Cat. 1
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 7:50 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hilton Miami Dadeland, Miami, Florida
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this symposium, participants should be better able to:
- Apply evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies to manage symptoms and adjust treatment plans based on disease trajectory and patient response.
- Provide culturally sensitive, holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of patients and families.
- Demonstrate effective, empathetic, and culturally sensitive communication with patients, families, and care teams in palliative and end-of-life care.
- Enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills for managing difficult conversations and facilitating advance care planning.
- Develop individualized, patient- and family-centered care plans that align with patient goals, values, and stage of illness.
Who Should Attend
Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Nurses, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists, Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Chaplains, Pharmacists, Medical Students, Registered Dietitians and other interested healthcare professionals.
Registration and Fees
| Full Symposium | |
| Physicians | $70 |
| Baptist Health Employees | $35 |
| Students, Physicians-in-Training and Fellows** | Free |
| International Physicians | $60 |
| Others | $70 |
** Registration must be accompanied by a letter from the Fellowship/Residency Director.
Event date: Friday, February 27, 2026 | 7:50 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received by Friday, February 13, 2026 to receive a refund of the registration fee, less a $35 administrative fee. Registration fees are not refundable after Friday, February 13, 2026 .
Agenda
| 7:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions Moderators |
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Synergy of Palliative Care Principles into Practice Constance Dahlin, MSN, ANP-BC, ACHPN, FPCN, FAAN |
| 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Worldviews and Religious Sensitivity in End-of-Life Care Rev. Guillermo Escalona, M.Div. |
| 9:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. | Panel Discussion with Question-and-Answer Session Vanessa Silvana Lewis Ramos, M.D. Monica E. Aguirre, LCSW |
| 9:40 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Break and Exhibits |
| 10:10 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. | Outpatient Palliative Care in Oncology: How to Effectively Prognosticate and Communicate Bad News Sheena M. Zapata, M.D. |
| 10:55 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. | Strengthening Communication Across Teams and Palliative Care: Communication Effectively with Clinicians, Leadership and Systems David Buxton, M.D., FAPA, DFAACAP, FAAHPM |
| 11:40 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. | Primary Palliative Care Communications - How to Close the Gap Abdul Rab Razzak, M.D., FAAHPM |
| 12:25 p.m. - 12:35 p.m. | Panel Discussion with Question-and-Answer Session Vanessa Silvana Lewis Ramos, M.D. Monica E. Aguirre, LCSW |
| 12:35 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibits |
| 1:35 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. | The Plot Thickens: Reconsidering Thickened Liquids at End-of-Life Janet Levy, MA, CCC-SLP |
| 2:20 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. | The Role of the Social Worker in Promoting Patient and Family Centered Care Myra Glajchen, DSW, MSW, BSW, ACSW, APHSW-C |
| 3:05 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dosing Compassion: Medication Management Across the Palliative Care Spectrum Michelle Krichbaum, PharmD, BCPP |
| 3:50 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion with Question-and-Answer Session Vanessa Silvana Lewis Ramos, M.D. Monica E. Aguirre, LCSW |
| 4:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks & Adjourn Shaunte Jean-Poix, BSN, RN, CCRN |
NOTE: Schedule subject to change.
About the Venue
Next to Baptist Hospital, Hilton Miami is two miles from Dadeland Mall and 10 minutes from Dadeland South Metro Station. Miami International Airport is 13 miles away. Hilton Miami offers a wellness center with yoga and Pilates classes plus massages, a heated pool, and guest rooms with fitness equipment. Hilton Miami Dadeland has met cleanliness standards for a WELL Health-Safety Rating.
Symposium Director
Hospice and Palliative Care
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
Moderators
Social Work Case Manager
Hospice and Palliative Care
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
Clinical Nurse Educator
Hospice and Palliative Care
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
Faculty
Chair of Supportive Care Medicine
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida
Adjunct Associate Professor
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Consultant, Center to Advance Palliative Care
Boston, Massachusetts
Director, Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
Board-Certified Chaplain (APC)
Certified in Thanatology (ADEC)
Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida
Director of Education and Training
MJHS Institute for Innovation In Palliative Care
Assistant Professor in Family Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York, New York
Clinical Manager
Pain Management and Palliative Care
Baptist Health South Florida
Adjunct Professor
Nova Southeastern University's Colleges of Pharmacy and Allopathic Medicine
Miami, Florida
Speech Language Pathologist
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida
Palliative Medicine Physician and Clinician Educator
Sutter West Bay Medical Group
California Pacific Medical Center
San Francisco, California
Palliative Medicine Specialist
Symptom Management and Palliative Medicine Service
Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida
NOTE: Faculty subject to change.
Disclosures And Resolution of Conflict of InterestDisclosure Policy and Disclaimer
Accreditation
Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.
Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been approved for 6.5 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-1342841, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Florida Board of Psychology and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.
This activity has also been approved for 6.5 credits for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists and Techs, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Respiratory Therapists and Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors .CE Broker Course #20-1342841, Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts CEs accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Disclaimer
Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approved uses prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.
While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying information acquired to their professional use.
Available Credit
- 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.50 General certificate of attendance
- 6.50 Florida Board of Dietitians
- 6.50 Florida Board of Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors
- 6.50 Nurse Practitioners
- 6.50 Florida Board of Nursing
- 6.50 Florida Board of Pharmacy
- 6.50 Florida Board of Psychology
- 6.50 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
Price
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