Jessica A. Casas, MD, MPH
- Palliative Care
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Palliative Care, Baylor College of Medicine
Palliative Care Program, Cancer and Hematology Center
Departamentos:
Office location:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Jessica A. Casas, MD, MPH
Dr. Casas' passion for alleviating suffering and improving quality of life in seriously ill children guides her career goals that include integrating her work as a physician with quality improvement science to help drive institutional change. She strives to help other medical professionals become more familiar and comfortable with early integration and delivery of palliative care to children.
Intereses Clinicos
Complex pain and symptom management, communication science, Global oncology palliative care
Educacion
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia | Fellowship | Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine | 2016 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Fellowship | Pediatric Hematology/Oncology | 2015 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Residency | Pediatrics | 2012 |
| The University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine and Public Health | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2009 |
| The University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine and Public Health | Masters | Master of Public Health | 2009 |
Organizaciones
| Nombre de la Organizacion | Rol |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) | Member |
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
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Research interests
Quality improvement science, health information technology