Association for Palliative Medicine Juniors - representing pre-specialty doctors and medical students with an interest in palliative care.
United Kingdom
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Join our Palliative Medicine Training Starter Kit webinar for an insight into palliative training.
Free for APM members - why not join today?
🔗 Sign up now: apmonline.org/events/pall-me…
#PalliativeCare #MedicalEducation
Calling all medical students! Applications are OPEN for the 2026 APM Undergraduate Essay Prize.
“Is a ‘good death’ a privilege? Explore how social determinants shape end of life care.”
1st prize: £250, 2nd prize: £100
Deadline: 30 November 2026
Apply: apmonline.org/awards-and-pri…
🔎 Research spotlight
A qualitative study in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care explores bereaved caregivers’ experiences of end-of-life care at home in Ireland.
doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2026-…
#PalliativeCare
Join APM’s Palliative Medicine Starter Kit webinar for practical guidance on training, portfolios, dual training and more.
📅 4 Nov 2026 | 12:30–1:30 pm. Microsoft Teams. Free for members | £10 non-members
🔗 apmonline.org/events/pall-me…
#PalliativeCare #MedicalTraining
There are currently five exciting Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF) opportunities in Palliative Medicine advertised across England:
📍 Yorkshire & Humber
📍 North East
📍 East Midlands
📍 North West
📍 Severn
The entry grade varies between vacancies, so if you're considering applying, check the individual Oriel vacancy for the eligibility criteria and entry level.
🔎 Search for the vacancies on Oriel using the vacancy numbers:
• Yorkshire & Humber: HEYH/27-28/7262/094/1-R1A
ACFs combine clinical specialty training with dedicated academic/research training, making them a great opportunity for doctors interested in developing a career that combines palliative medicine and research.
Symptom Control Mini Series Part 3 -
Palliative Care & Oncological Emergencies
The final instalment of the APM Foundation & Middle Grade Doctors Committee’s Symptom Control Mini Series is coming up!
📅 18 November 2026
💷 APM members: FREE | Non-members: £10
Topics will include:
🩺 Malignant spinal cord compression
🧪 Hypercalcaemia
🫁 Superior vena cava obstruction
…and other important palliative care emergencies.
This session will focus on oncological and palliative care emergencies, using case-based teaching to explore scenarios you may encounter in hospital and community settings.
‼️‼️APMJ Conference 2026 — THIS SUNDAY!‼️‼️
The APMJ Conference 2026: Kaleidoscope of Care – Innovation for Everyone is taking place this Sunday, 27 September and there are still places available!
There’ll also be oral and poster presentations, a research plenary and opportunities to hear about careers in and beyond traditional training pathways.
📅 Sunday 27 September 2026
🎟️ Book your place: apmonline.org/events/apmj-co…
•Expanding access to palliative care
•Palliative care in conflict zones
•Homelessness and palliative care
•Communicating uncertainty
•Research opportunities for students and trainees
•Inclusivity and equity in bereavement support
•Careers and pathways
The September APM Juniors Newsletter is here!
•Research Round-Up
Tips from Angus Grant on how to keep up with the evidence, plus a collection of useful research resources
•APMJ Conference
It’s almost here! Kaleidoscope of Care – Innovation for Everyone takes place…
online resources all in one place.
•Media recommendation
This month’s pick is Stacey Dooley: Inside the Undertakers, available on BBC iPlayer.
Please do contact us at [email protected] if you’d like to contribute to a future newsletter!
on Sunday 27 September, with a packed programme.
•Save the date
Symptom Control Part 3: Palliative Care Emergencies is coming on 18 November 2026 — more details coming soon!
•APMJ Resources
Don’t forget our Padlet, bringing together our newsletters, upcoming events and…
📣 Interested in getting more involved with APM Juniors?
Applications for the next APM Juniors Communications Coordinator have been extended!
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