Current Fellows in the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Medical school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Residency: University of Wisconsin (Baraboo Rural Training Track)

Specialty: Family Medicine

Professional interests: Inpatient/outpatient palliative medicine, rural palliative care.

Reason for choosing our fellowship: “The UW palliative care fellowship struck me as an opportunity to obtain an excellent clinical education close to home. Every person I've met through the program is a wonderful human being and I'm grateful to spend a year with them. I also love everything Madison has to offer as a city. It has everything you'd want from a larger city while still feeling like a smaller community.”

Medical school: University of Illinois

Residency: University of Colorado

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Professional interests: Inpatient and outpatient palliative care, hospice care, multi-cultural rituals around end-of-life.

Reason for choosing our fellowship: “I have worked as an Internal Medicine Primary Care physician for over a decade, with the past 6 years at UW. I saw the incredible ways that the HPM team supported my patients and their families, and I was inspired by their compassionate care. I knew I wanted to join this community for my own learning and support as I made this career transition.”

Medical school: Oregon Health & Science University

Residency: Boston University

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Professional interests: Healthcare inequities in palliative and end-of-life care, social isolation/loneliness among seriously ill patients, and care for underserved individuals.

Reason for choosing our fellowship: “I chose to train at UW HPM for the top-notch clinical training, strong emphasis on fellow education, outstanding faculty and interprofessional educators, and the opportunity to live in fun-filled Madison.”

Medical school: University of Kansas

Residency: University of Iowa

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Professional interests: Medical education, inpatient palliative care, hospice care, and caregiver support.

Reason for choosing our fellowship: “I chose UW HPM because of the people. Even while interviewing virtually, I could sense the warmth and support that this program exudes, while still being dedicated to providing a strong training experience for fellows. I know that my training here will prepare me for whatever career comes next.”

Medical school: University of North Dakota

Residency: University of Arizona

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Professional interests: Hospitalist and inpatient palliative care

Reason for choosing our fellowship: “Hospice and Palliative Medicine at UW felt like the best fit for me. It is one of the strongest programs I came across that I am fortunate to be a part of. In addition, UW GME creates a welcoming culture with emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. And let's not forget the added bonus of living in Madison.”