Applications now open to 2020 Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program

The Cambia Health Foundation has announced the opening of its application season for the 2020 Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program:

The Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program is designed to identify, cultivate and advance the next generation of palliative care leaders. As part of the leadership program, Sojourns Scholars receive $180,000 in funding ($90,000/year over a two-year period) to conduct an innovative and impactful clinical, policy, education, or systems change project in the field of palliative care. Scholars receive individual mentorship and support to implement a leadership development plan designed to support their growth as a national leader.  In addition, all Sojourns Scholars participate in a collaborative learning community that fosters relationships among scholars to sustain and challenge them. 

The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab encourages chaplains to apply; read a testimonial from a chaplain and CPE educator who spent a year as a Sojourns Scholar:

“To participate in the Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program as a chaplain and spiritual care educator is a precious opportunity to delve into the importance of the spiritual domain in palliative care. The principles and practice of palliative care provide guidance for the holistic care of all people. I hope to crystalize best practices for spiritual care education to interprofessional team members that will help improve quality of life for all impacted by serious illness.” 

Allison Kestenbaum, 2018 Sojourns Scholar, Supervisor of CPE, Palliative Care Chaplain, UC San Diego Health