The palliative care curriculum introduces the practicing health care provider to the knowledge and skills necessary to provide palliative interventions for patients suffering associated with women’s cancer. This most recent update of the curriculum as of November 2023. 

IGCS Certificate programs are self-guided and available to all IGCS Members. The learner can set their own pace to complete the course work, required readings, and post-tests in easy-to-follow modules.

After completing the training, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the scope of knowledge, attitudes, and skills that comprise the core palliative care competencies needed throughout the trajectory of comprehensive cancer care.
• Incorporate the described treatment recommendations and approaches into clinical practice.

The target audience is physicians including gynecologic oncologist, medical oncologist, and radiation oncologist; nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, social workers, and therapists caring for persons with cancer and their families.

As of November 2023, this is the most current version of the Palliative Care Certificate Program. We thank all of those who participated in version one of the program. All graduates of the program have been given access to the newest version. 

If you are a learner who is in progress of version one of the program, you will be provided access to the new version by December 31, 2023. You will be given access to your the module you stopped at in this the updated version. If you have questions, please contact education@igcs.org.  

Palliative Care Certificate Program is an IGCS member benefit.

Not an IGCS member? Join IGCS today and be a part of the leading global society advancing gynecologic cancer care around the world. In addition to complimentary valuable educational resources and training opportunities, you will also be supporting the society’s mission to enhance the care of women with gynecologic cancer worldwide through education and training and public awareness. Click here to learn more about IGCS member benefits.