International Collaborative for Best Care for the Dying Person
Summer School 2027
Two intensive days of learning, collaboration and research development with clinicians, researchers and educators from across the world.
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About the event
What is Summer School?
The International Collaborative for Best Care for the Dying Person is an innovative global network of clinicians and researchers working together in pursuit of a shared vision.
A world where every person experiences a good death, as part of their individual life, supported by the very best personalised care.
Each year, the Collaborative convenes its flagship Summer School at the Yusuf Hamied Centre, Cudeca Institute for Training and Research in Benalmádena, Málaga, bringing together delegates from across the world for two intensive days of learning, collaboration and research development.
Summer School is the engine of the Collaborative's research portfolio: a space where working groups advance their projects, new partnerships are formed, and clinical practice is transformed through evidence-based approaches.
Who should attend
Built for people who shape end-of-life care
Clinicians
Working with patients in advanced illness or end-of-life settings.
Researchers
Pursuing international projects in palliative care science.
Educators & trainers
Responsible for palliative care education and training.
Healthcare managers
Seeking to improve end-of-life quality indicators.
Programme highlights
What to expect at Summer School
Based on previous editions. The full 2027 programme will be shared with everyone who registers their interest.
The 10/40 Model
The Collaborative's innovative continuous quality improvement programme that transforms care for dying patients in clinical settings in a measurable and sustainable way. Foundation course and advanced implementation workshops included.
Research in end-of-life care
Participate in international research workshops on the iLIVE project, international benchmarking, the Serious Illness Conversation Programme, development of an international biobank, and the diagnosis of dying.
Quality improvement in clinical care
Workshops on engaging bereaved relatives to improve quality of care, developing volunteer services in end-of-life settings, and addressing contemporary ethical issues in clinical practice.
Project groups & themed sessions
Dedicated time for Project Groups to meet and advance their work, plus sessions on communication at end of life and fostering public engagement with death and dying.
Oral abstracts & poster presentations
Share your research with an international audience. Prizes are awarded for Best Oral Abstract and Best Poster, recognising outstanding contributions to the field.
Welcome conference dinner
An informal evening gathering on Day 1, the ideal opportunity to connect with international colleagues, form new partnerships, and share experiences in a relaxed setting.
The venue · Benalmádena, Málaga
Between the sea and the mountains
The Yusuf Hamied Centre, home of Instituto Cudeca, sits on the Costa del Sol, just minutes from Málaga.
Getting here
- Málaga AirportAround 15 minutes by car or taxi.
- By trainCercanías C1 line to Arroyo de la Miel–Benalmádena.
- Málaga cityAround 25 minutes from the venue.
Discover the area
- MálagaPicasso's birthplace: the Alcazaba, the Roman Theatre and world-class museums.
- BenalmádenaPuerto Marina, seaside promenades and the cable car up Mount Calamorro.
- Day tripsMijas, Ronda and Granada's Alhambra, all within easy reach.