“Through love, courage, and caregiving, The Soft Surrender uncovers the quiet beauty, strength, and grace that emerge when we face the end—fully present—and discover what it truly means to live.” (https://www.thesoftsurrender.com/) Presented by the Hospice Foundation for Outreach, with support from the Division of Palliative Medicine, the screening of The Soft Surrender will be on […]
The Division is proud to announce the 2026 fellows match. Dr. Sadhika Jagannathan is the 2026 adult palliative medicine fellow. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (M.D. 2020). She is currently completing her Psychiatry residency at West Virginia University (WVU). Dr. Jagannathan brings robust teaching experience, including serving […]
Dr. Kyle Moylan joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Palliative Medicine as an Associate Professor in July of 2025. Dr. Moylan is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care. After completing his internal medicine residency and geriatric fellowship at Washington University, he served as chief resident before joining the Division of […]
Debra Parker Oliver, PhD, MSW was interviewed by Cindy Watson on Art of Feminine Negotiation Podcast. Dr. Oliver and Cindy spoke about strategies for navigating terminal illness transitions, and how best to negotiate breaking bad news. The full Podcast is available on iTunes.
“What does it truly mean to navigate widowhood in the modern era? In this compelling episode, we delve into the groundbreaking research study, *Widowhood in the 21st Century: A Descriptive Study,* exploring the physical, financial, psychological, social, and spiritual experiences of widows. This study, conducted with over 1,150 widows (average age 60), sheds light on the […]
“In this heartfelt episode, Kim Sorrelle sits down with Dr. Debra Parker Oliver, Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, to explore the profound intersection of caregiving, grief, and resilience. Drawing from her personal journey caring for her husband, Dr. Oliver shares insights from her extensive research and her memoir, Legacies From the Living Room: […]