Charles von Gunten

Charles von Gunten has been a pioneer in palliative medicine education and hospice program development, creating influential curricula that have trained thousands of physicians in end-of-life communication and symptom management skills. His work establishing palliative care as a medical specialty with defined competencies and training pathways has been essential for its integration into cancer care. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Palliative Medicine, shaping the evidence base for the field.