The Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine
Welcomes New York Clinicians
New to Aid-in-Dying Medicine
The Academy is the leading national research, information, and training organization establishing evidence-based best practices in aid-in-dying care. We educate clinicians across the full scope of this work — from pharmacology and prognosis to medical ethics, hospice policy, palliative care, family conflict, and the roles of bedside volunteers and doulas.
When a terminally ill patient chooses aid in dying after fully exploring their options and goals of care, they deserve the best care possible. We make sure their clinicians have the medical and psychosocial expertise to provide it.
As Medical Aid in Dying comes to New York on August 5th, 2026, End of Life Choices New York and the Academy have collaborated to make sure patients, families, and clinicians are ready. Our partnership offers clinicians guidance on the clinical and pharmacological details of aid-in-dying care, helps families navigate end-of-life decisions, trains volunteers to provide bedside support, and supports health systems with policy and ethics consultation.
When a terminally ill patient is considering or completing aid in dying, they deserve the best care possible. After thorough conversations about all their options and the patient’s goals of care – and alongside continued palliative care as their illness evolves – we make sure patients who wish to proceed have access to clinicians skilled in both the medical and psychosocial aspects of aid in dying.
How we help
For clinicians and healthcare organizations: The Academy provides comprehensive clinical training led by experienced aid-in-dying clinicians (online and in person), guidance on institutional policy and compliance, and consultations for palliative care and hospice teams.
For patients and families: End of Life Choices New York provides education and support to navigate all end-of-life options, a referral network of experienced aid-in-dying clinicians, and guidance throughout the decision-making process.
End of Life Choices New York is building a statewide network of aid-in-dying providers. If you’re an interested clinician, consider taking this brief survey. The team at EOLCNY will reach out to learn more about the care options you can offer.
Questions? Contact Nathalie, Program Director at End of Life Choices New York, at nathalie@eolcny.org.
We’re glad to bring expert aid-in-dying education to your team. Request an Academy representative to present on New York implementation, including training sessions for psychiatrists.
Request a Clinical Presentation in New York
For general questions about the Academy’s educational materials, training, or how we might support your organization, email us at newyork@AADM.org.
New to Aid-in-Dying?
Begin with our Seven Essentials Series
This series equips frontline clinicians with the fundamental information to confidently care for patients considering or completing aid in dying. We’ve curated our top materials into the latest evidence-based recommendations and best practices.
Course content is free to view. Continuing education units and completion certificates are available for purchase, and completing the series earns the Academy’s Certificate of Expertise in Aid-in-Dying Care.
Capacity Evaluation Instruction Video
for New York Mental Health Providers
Dr. Thomas Strouse, leading expert in Capacity Evaluations in the aid-in-dying context, presents a 12-minute instructional video for NY mental health clinicians.
Request a Clinical Presentation in New York
If you would like an Academy representative to present to your organization on New York clinical implementation, including a training session for psychiatrists, please complete our presentation request form so we can match you with the right presenter and confirm the details. We aim to respond within five business days.
Interested in joining our efforts?
We welcome clinically experienced aid-in-dying care volunteer teachers. Feel free to contact the Academy to coordinate teaching in New York, increase efficiency, avoid duplication of efforts, and maximize the availability of evidence-based information on aid in dying. Contact Executive Director Sarah Kiskadden-Bechtel at newyork@AADM.org.
For specific patient-care questions, consult our experienced aid-in-dying clinicians. Share the details and we’ll help you navigate the case.
Connect with colleagues in the Academy’s active clinical discussion Listserv — a space to ask questions, share experience, and learn from peers in aid-in-dying care.
