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Meet the fellows of the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program at Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Medical Education.
Rawalpindi Medical College
Ypsilanti, Mich.
Narrative medicine, palliative care in critical care settings
Rawalpindi Medical College
I chose this program because of its supportive faculty and wide range of rotations and educational opportunities.
Reading, traveling, hiking, cycling
Indiana University School of Medicine
Okemos, Mich.
Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Geriatrics, Home Health Care, Medical Education
University of Notre Dame
I have lived in the Grand Rapids area for the last 25 years. I did my Family Medicine Residency with Trinity Health here. I met my wife, Jennifer, here during residency. I had two kids here, Ella and Sydney. The rest is history! My roots are here in West Michigan.
The Hospice & Palliative Medicine program is meaningful to me, because two of my closest mentors are part of this fellowship – Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Patrick Fitzgibbon. Dr. Mulder slowly encouraged me to enter this field over decades. Although this is an immense time of grieving and transition, I hope to make Dr. Mulder proud. The doctors that carry the legacy forward are excellent and I know I will learn much.
Outside of work, I enjoy walking our dog Max (labradoodle), running, spending time with family and being in nature. I also like encouraging family in their pursuits – Jennifer and Ella with horse riding, Ella with playing horse polo, Sydney playing basketball, etc.
If I had more time, I enjoy golf and playing chess
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Marine City, Mich.
Neuropalliative Care, Cancer Rehabilitation
Grand Valley State University
I chose the Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) program for my fellowship training as I felt I would get excellent foundational training in HPM, while also having the availability to have some more Neuro-focused exposure as well.
I love spending time with my husband and our two dogs and two cats. We enjoy spending time outside together and do lots of gardening (vegetables, ornamental and cut flowers.) My houseplant collection is continuously growing. I also love to bake, read (lots of audiobooks!) and have many artistic and crafty hobbies like watercolor, crochet and embroidery.
Kansas City University
Chicago, Ill.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Emergency Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago
I really enjoyed the interview and speaking with the leadership in the program. The program has a good legacy and I felt confident that I would receive great training here.
In my free time I love to travel, bike, bake, read, explore new restaurants and spend time with friends and family.
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Marlboro, New Jersey
I am interested in how Palliative Medicine can be better integrated into the practice of Emergency Medicine.
Georgetown University
I have loved living and working in Southwest Michigan over the past 8 years. When I interviewed at the Grand Rapids Trinity program, I felt welcomed, and I knew this would be an excellent place to continue to learn and grow.
I enjoy traveling whenever I have the time. I am learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu for fitness and self-defense. In (what feels like) a past life, I enjoyed playing tennis and rock climbing avidly. I like reading and learning about religions. I would like to learn how to sail one day!
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Spring, TX
Bioethics, Training IU medical students and residents
Loyola University of Chicago
University of Mary (MS: Bioethics), Catholic Theological Union (MAPS: Pastoral Studies)
The MD who chairs the department is one of the amazing leaders of this specialty. Furthermore, I will receive an opportunity to do some pediatric training at DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids.
Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, reading, spending time with my wife, Karissa, and playing with my 3 wonderful children (Lydia, Violet, and Ty) and pets.
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Family Medicine, Preventative Medicine, Geriatrics
Western Michigan University
I completed my family medicine residency through Trinity Health Muskegon and it was a great experience. I'm thrilled to be returning to the area as a HPM fellow. After speaking with the program director, I knew this was where I wanted to be to further my education. I am confident that I'll receive excellent training and mentorship through this program.
I love spending time with family and friends and have interests in visual art, music, writing and theatre.
University of Minnesota
Virginia, Minn.
Hospice and Palliative Care
College of St. Scholastica
I really enjoyed the interview process and felt as though I would receive excellent training along with a good support network here. Having been to Grand Rapids in the past, I knew it would be a fun city to live in for our growing family as well.
I enjoy running, hiking, backpacking, biking, and spending time with friends, family and our dog.
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Okemos, Mich.
Procedural palliative care, palliative care in emergency medicine
Michigan State University
The long legacy of training many hospice and palliative care doctors who now are leaders in the field and providing outstanding care throughout West Michigan.
Outside of work, I enjoy creating memories and having adventures with my wife and three kids.
Midwestern University AZCOM
Los Angeles, Cal.
Pediatric Palliative Care, Hospitalist Medicine
Wesleyan University
I completed my residency here in Grand Rapids, so I knew and loved the city. And I have always been impressed by my colleagues in palliative care who trained here. I know I will receive a great education and look forward to working with everyone.
Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis, as well as board and video games (when my infant daughter allows me any me time). And sleep, I love sleep.
Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine
Portage, Mich.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Healthcare Equity, Addiction Medicine
Grand Valley State University
I chose Mercy Health because of all the support I received from current faculty and prior graduates. They went out of their way to get me involved with educational resources and opportunities.
I love fly fishing, camping/hiking with my wife and rescue dog, bird watching, gardening, wood working and cooking.
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lakewood, Col. and Pleasant Hill, Ohio
Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Primary Care
Wittenberg University
During the interview process I enjoyed talking with the staff and felt they would be supportive of my interests during my education and after. I did my residency in Kalamazoo and knew I wanted to stay in the area.
I enjoy spending time with my husband and dog, doing anything I can to be outside like hiking, skiing/snowboarding, gardening, running and crochet/knitting.
A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic
Roseville, MN
Inpatient palliative care
University of Saint Thomas- St. Paul, MN
During my interview, I enjoyed meeting the program director as it felt like it was a normal conversation between two people with common interests. The city of Grand Rapids seemed like a great place to further my medical education as well as a wonderful location for my young family.
I enjoy spending time with my wife and two kids, golf, basketball, and cooking.
