Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
2–4 December 2025
2–4 December 2025
PACED Leadership School in Palliative Care 2025
PACED Leadership School is more than just an event—it is a space where ideas are born, new partnerships take shape, and the foundations for future changes in palliative care are laid.
We invite specialists eager to share experiences, learn from each other, and collaborate to improve palliative care in their countries. Submit your application and become part of a community of like-minded professionals!
We invite specialists eager to share experiences, learn from each other, and collaborate to improve palliative care in their countries. Submit your application and become part of a community of like-minded professionals!
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What is the PACED Leadership School?
Building on the legacy of the PACED Summer School held in Armenia in June 2024, we are once again establishing a space for exchanging experiences among palliative care professionals, managers, and both established and emerging leaders in the
PACED region. We will address pressing challenges, innovative approaches, and practical solutions to improve palliative care across services, organisations, and health systems.
The Leadership School is implemented with the strategic and financial support of XXX and in collaboration with the Kyrgyz Association of Palliative and Hospice Care.
PACED region. We will address pressing challenges, innovative approaches, and practical solutions to improve palliative care across services, organisations, and health systems.
The Leadership School is implemented with the strategic and financial support of XXX and in collaboration with the Kyrgyz Association of Palliative and Hospice Care.
- Who Can Apply?Palliative care professionals from Central Asia, the Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and the Baltic states. Your specific speciality does not matter, but what matters is that you are working to develop and promote palliative care in your region.How to Apply?Follow the link and fill out the online application form. Please provide a detailed account of your work in promoting and developing palliative care in your region.
Places are limited! Applications submitted by 8 October will be given priority. See the timeline below for further details.
Before planning your trip, please ensure you have the necessary documents (passport, visa if required).APPLY NOWHow Are the Participants Selected?The School's Programme Committee will select 40 participants and PACED will cover the following costs:- Participation in the School (including programme development, expert work, venue, technical support, etc.)
- Hotel accommodation from 1–5 December 2025 (including breakfast)
- Coffee breaks and lunches during the School (2–4 December 2025)
- One group dinner for the participants
The School's Programme Committee includes- Taalaygul SabyrbekovaCo-Chair, Kyrgyz Association of Palliative and Hospice Care
- Aybek MukambetovCo-Chair, Kyrgyz Association of Palliative and Hospice Care
- Gulnara Kunirova
- Kazakhstan Palliative Care Association; Executive Director, ‘United Against Cancer’ Foundation
- Anush Sargsyan
Applications will be considered if the basic requirements are met, such as working in palliative care, residing in the PACED region, and a willingness to travel to Kyrgyzstan.
Selection will be based on motivation, leadership experience and potential, as well as how relevant the School’s themes are to your professional challenges.
ProgrammeThe Leadership School programme is still in development—follow the updates!The School will cover a broad range of topics, including:- Development pathways and drivers of change in palliative care in PACED countries;
- Advocacy and generating demand for palliative care;
- Интеграция в Integration into health systems;
здравоохранения; - Quality indicators in palliative care;
- Education in palliative care;
- Transformational leadership;
- МеждисциплинарнаяInterdisciplinary teamwork;
- Engagement with communities and partners;
- Best practices;
- Sustainability and resources;
- Paediatric palliative care.
You can expect a variety of formats: lectures and discussions, workshops and masterclasses, site visits, and networking opportunities.
Sessions will be conducted in English and Russian. Simultaneous interpretation between these two languages will be available throughout the School. Our Experts- Max HoldenFounder & Art Director
- Eva StarkCustomer Support
- Julia BushDesign Director
- Carlos LottMarketing Director
Important Dates26 September26 SeptemberApplication launch8 October8 OctoberEnd of the first application roundApplications submitted before this date will be prioritised10 October10 OctoberResults of the first round announced24 October24 OctoberApplication deadline28 October28 OctoberResults of the second round announced7 November7 NovemberRegistration of participantsAll selected participants must submit passport details and proof of purchased tickets to Bishkek (if applicable)1 December1 DecemberArrival day2–4 December2–4 DecemberLeadership School5 December5 DecemberDeparture dayFollowing Confirmation of Participation
The organisers will contact you by email, asking you to fill out a short form with your passport details (required for hotel reservations) and attach your purchased tickets. This serves as our guarantee that your reserved place will not go unused. Please remember to check your Spam folder!
If you are uncertain about attending, please avoid registering—this will help your colleagues to have a better chance of joining the School.
If, after confirming, you realise you cannot attend, please inform the organisers as soon as possible by emailing info@paced.org.uk.
The organisers will contact you by email, asking you to fill out a short form with your passport details (required for hotel reservations) and attach your purchased tickets. This serves as our guarantee that your reserved place will not go unused. Please remember to check your Spam folder!
If you are uncertain about attending, please avoid registering—this will help your colleagues to have a better chance of joining the School.
If, after confirming, you realise you cannot attend, please inform the organisers as soon as possible by emailing info@paced.org.uk.APPLY NOWParticipants’ Feedback on the PACED Summer School 2025 in Armenia
A very well-organised school! It would be great to participate in a school like this more often. It would also be desirable to cover topics of neuropalliative care. Thank you!Continue your work and engage people in science. Set up platforms for exchanging experiences. Have a good rest after this event and stay enthusiastic!I request continuation. It was wonderful. Thank you!I wish you the best of luck in this important area. Thank you for everything. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)No. The School is open to both established leaders and professionals who are just beginning their journey in advancing palliative care. Your role matters less than your dedication to developing the field in your region.Yes. Alongside participants, the School will also host our experts, partners, and members of the PACED team.Unfortunately, this is a closed event. However, if some selected participants are unable to attend, you may still have a chance. If you missed the application deadline, you can express your interest by writing to info@paced.org.uk—we will consider this if places become available.Some sessions will be conducted in English and others in Russian, depending on the speaker’s preference. During discussions, you are free to use either language: simultaneous interpretation will be provided throughout the entire School.Participants must cover their own travel (air, train, taxi) and any meals outside of those provided (lunches, coffee breaks during the three School days, and one group dinner), as well as any other personal expenses.Citizens of Central Asia, the Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and the European Union can enter Kyrgyzstan without a visa. However, we recommend checking this directly with your country’s consular office or online before making travel arrangements.Complete the online form on this page. Please provide a detailed account of your experience and role in advancing palliative care.We primarily assess your contribution to developing palliative care, your leadership potential, and your capacity to apply the knowledge gained at the School within your organisation or region.Yes, applications are accepted until 24 October, but those submitted by 8 October will be given priority.On 10 October, we will notify participants selected in the first round by email and publish the results on social media. On 28 October, confirmation emails will be sent to those accepted in the second round (after 8 October). Please also check your spam folder on these dates.To complete your booking, please purchase your tickets to Bishkek (if required), fill out a short form with your passport details (link provided in the confirmation email), and upload a photo or screenshot of your tickets by 7 November.No, in that case, you do not need to provide tickets. Simply indicate ‘Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’ as your place of residence and select ‘I do not need hotel accommodation’ on the form.Yes, that is possible. Simply choose ‘I do not need hotel accommodation’ on the form if you plan to pay for your own accommodation. Your application will be reviewed on the same basis as all others.Please notify us as soon as possible at info@paced.org.uk so we can reassign your place to another professional. The later you inform us, the more likely it is that your place will remain vacant and another colleague will miss the opportunity to participate. We strongly advise you to carefully consider your decision before applying.Participation and accommodation are only provided for selected participants. Accompanying persons can travel with you, but they will not attend the meals or sessions, and they must cover all their expenses independently.Yes, all participants will be awarded a certificate of participation upon completing the School. Please note, however, that this certificate is not an official educational qualification.APPLY NOWFor any questions, please contact us at info@paced.org.uk.