Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Faculty
Annette Nijjar, MD
Director
Medical school: Eberhard Karls-Universität, Tübingen, Germany
Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship: University of Minnesota Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Board certifications: Internal medicine, hospice and palliative medicine
Kristina Catrine, MD
612-813-6361
Medical school: University of Minnesota
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin/Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Pediatric Residency
Board certifications: Pediatrics, hospice and palliative medicine
Medical interests: Pediatric palliative care, including medical education, ethics, and communication
Highlight: named a "2017 Top Doctor" by Minnesota Monthly
Kristopher Hartwig, MD
612-629-7737
Medical school: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Residency: University of California, Davis, Family Medicine Residency
Board certifications: Family medicine, hospice and palliative medicine
Highlight: Extensive experience in rural hospice (New York) and international palliative care development (Tanzania)
Thomas Klemond, MD
Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency: Gundersen Health System
Board certifications: Internal medicine, hospice and palliative medicine
Rotation site: Hennepin Healthcare
Elizabeth Jeffrey, MD
Medical school: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Residency: University of Minnesota Internal Medicine Residency
Fellowship: University of Minnesota (hospice and palliative medicine)
Board certifications: Internal medicine, hospice and palliative medicine
Terrence Maag, MD
terrence.j.maag@healthpartners.com
Medical school: Rush Medical College of Rush University
Residency: University of Massachusetts Internal Medicine Residency
Board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certification; ABIM Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine; Hospice Medical Director Certification Board, Hospice Medical Director
Rotation Site: HealthPartners Hospice and Palliative Care
Drew Rosielle, MD
Medical school: University of Minnesota
Residency: University of Colorado Internal Medicine Residency
Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin (palliative care)
Board certifications: Internal medicine, hospice and palliative medicine
Highlights: Former Program Director; editor of Fast Facts and Concepts; member of Journal of Palliative Medicine editorial board; member of American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine clinical education committee
Victor Sandler, MD
612-728-2458
Medical school: University of Minnesota
Residency: University of Massachusetts Internal Medicine Residency
Board certifications: Geriatrics, internal medicine, hospice and palliative medicine
Medical interests: Biomedical ethics, geriatrics, hospice, internal medicine, palliative care
Highlight: Named a “Top Doctor” by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine a dozen times for geriatrics and internal medicine
Daniel Townsend, DO
Associate Program Director
Medical school: University of North Texas Health Science Center: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Minnesota Internal Medicine Residency
Board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certification; ABIM Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Rotation site: Regions