Our Mission
Advancing the development and delivery of equitable and evidence-based psychosocial oncology care through research, practice, education, and advocacy.
Our Vision
The vision of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society is a nation in which all people affected by cancer have access to quality psychosocial care to optimize wellbeing and biopsychosocial-spiritual outcomes.
Our Core Values
WE ADVOCATE FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, REPRESENTATION, AND INCLUSION in advancing the science and practice of psychosocial oncology care, recognizing the rights of all those affected by cancer to receive comprehensive person and family centered care.
WE EMPOWER A WORKFORCE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER through the development and dissemination of evidence-based education and resources, mentorship, and the creation of pathways to leadership.
WE FOSTER THE SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION by creating an inclusive environment for the exchange of diverse views and expertise among our transdisciplinary members and community partners to advance the mission.
WE MODEL INTEGRITY, HONESTY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY by standing for what is just and right and measuring ourselves against the highest levels of scientific and ethical standards in research, education, and clinical practice.
Our Goals
Build and Promote a Diverse and Collaborative Member Community
Objectives
- Recruit and retain a diverse membership.
- Empower members to connect and collaborate within APOS and with other communities and organizations.
- Promote career growth and pathways to leadership.
Optimize the Reach and Impact of the Annual Conference
Objectives
- Achieve 400 in-person at first post-pandemic Annual Conference and increase by 5% year-over-year for the next 5 years.
- Utilize the core curriculum and learning management system to drive participation and enhance the conference program.
- Continue to present relevant Research that is translatable to clinical practice and will leverage more opportunities to secure industry partners.
- Create unique and new networking Opportunities for all disciplines and career levels.
Advocate for Psychosocial Care and Research as an Integral Part of Quality Oncology Care
Objectives
- Develop relationships with advocacy groups with shared commmitment to psychosocial oncology to strengthen impact.
- Promote research collaborations, equity in psychosocial oncology care, and dissemination of cutting-edge science in psycho-oncology, across the full lifespan.
- Drive the implementation of Person-centered care and create a network that promotes evidence-based care models.
- Work with industry and other potential funders to develop mutually beneficial projects.
Create Opportunities for Collaborative Learning and Sharing
Objectives
- Provide ongoing education tailored to a variety of learning styles.
- Partner with other like organizations to host joint learning opportunities.
- Elevate and expand the sharing of educational content and best practices.