Palliative ECHO: Masculinity & Medicine (Oct. 2025)

Palliative Care ECHO: 
Masculinity & Medicine: Reframing Supportive Care for Men

Presented by: 
Jason Callahan, BS, M.Div., MS, BCC; Palliative Care Chaplain; Instructor, Department of Patient Counseling; VCU College of Health Professions 
Charles Riffee, M.Div., BCC; Staff Chaplain, Spiritual Care Department, VCU Health & Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Ed Blease, Patient and Advocate

Objectives: 

1. Describe gendered stereotypes and biases related to traditional masculinity that may create barriers in serious illness care
2. Identify psychosocial issues related to grief and coping commonly faced by men with life-limiting illness
3. Employ communication and education strategies adapted for men with serious illness