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Join a community of over 1,300 certified hospice physicians. 

Hospice medical director certification isn't just a credential. It's a statement that differentiates you from other hospice physicians.

Holding the HMDC credential solidifies your knowledge, skills, and experience to both employers and patients. It also provides you exclusive access to the HMDCB Community to take part in discussions with peers and continue your learning. 

Learn more about the value of HMDCB certification for physicians.

Hospices that employ an HMDC can be confident in the administrative and clinical knowledge of their physicians.

By supporting your physicians in becoming certified, you create a culture of professionalism and retention, minimize exposure to compliance issues, build a stronger interdisciplinary team and demonstrate to patients and families that you attract professionals committed to excellence.

Participate in our Employer Discount Program to support the professional development of your physicians. 

Learn more about the value of HMDCB certification for employers.

February 6, 2026 
Deadline: HMDCB Volunteer Application

February 12, 2026 at 12 pm CT
Webinar: A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care 
HMDCB-Certified Physicians & current HPM Fellows

March 26, 2026 at 2 pm CT
Coffee Chat 
ALL Hospice Physicians & current HPM Fellows

"The HMDCB certification program is an important avenue to establishing one's expertise in the administrative and clinical skillset demanded of a hospice medical director."

Suzanne Karefa-Johnson, MD HMDC