Dean; Professor, Primary Care
Heritage Hall
Executive Dean's Office
Primary Care
Athens
Education:
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1992
- Natural Sciences (BS), University of Akron, 1988
- HERS (Higher Education Resource Services) Graduate for women leaders, 2015
- Apprenticeship Graduate in the Healing Arts Program, the Anamcara Project, through the Sacred Art of Living and Dying Center, 2015
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Program in Palliative Care Education and Practice through Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care, 2009
- Academic Primary Care Fellowship program, Michigan State University, 2006
- EPEC (Education for Physicians on End-of-Life Care) Trainer through American Osteopathic Association, 2002
Certifications:
- American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine, 1996 - present
- American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2000 – present
- American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine, CAQ in Geriatrics, 2001-2011
- Certification in Mind-Body Medicine through Center for Mind-Body Medicine, 2015
Expertise:
- Family Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Narrative Medicine
- Medical Education
- Osteopathic Medicine
Summary of Work:
I am passionate about building tomorrow’s leaders and promoting healthy communication on all levels. I have many years of experience as a palliative care and hospice physician and enjoy teaching at the bedside and in the classroom through a narrative lens.