The DFW Citywide Palliative Medicine Interest Group comprises palliative care clinicians, trainees, and staff from all over the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Our overarching goal includes promoting professional education, fostering relationships, improving care delivery, and joining forces to address challenges together.
Join Us
There is no cost to become part of our Palliative Medicine Interest Group, and it’s easy to get involved:
Join discussions in our members-only community forum
Read our blog
Sign up for email updates
How We Make an Impact
• Host quarterly meetings and events
• Boost networking among practitioners from all palliative care disciplines
• Enable professional support among group members
• Promote interdisciplinary education and communication
• Build a shared knowledge base to inspire future research and improve patient care
Upcoming Events
Our Co-Founders
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Robert L. Fine, M.D., MACP, FAAHPM, HEC-C
Clinical Director, Office of Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care
Baylor Scott and White Health
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M. Elizabeth Paulk, M.D., FACP
Distinguished Professorship in Palliative Care in honor of Steven Leach, M.D.
Professor, Internal Medicine
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Winnie S. Wang, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Palliative Medicine
Program Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Steering Committee
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Kristina Bowman, BSN, RN
Palliative Care Coordinator and Quality Management
Medical City Fort Worth
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Alan Chiu, M.D.
Market Medical Director and Palliative Care Physician
Landmark Health
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Derek Chui, D.O.
Core Faculty, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Baylor Scott and White Health
Clinical Assistant Professor, Texas A&M HSC COM
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Sina Najafi, D.O.
Core Faculty, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Baylor Scott and White Health=
Clinical Assistant Professor, Texas A&M HSC COM
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Shamekia Wells, MSN, AGACNP-BC, ACHPN
Palliative Care APP
Co-lead preceptor Palliative Care APP oncology fellowship
Lead preceptor Palliative APP critical care fellowship
UT Southwestern Medical Center
