CONTRIBUTOR SERIES: Dr. Kristine Goins with Dr. Delia Chiarmonte on Her Mission in Palliative Medicine

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On our CONTRIBUTOR SERIES, Dr. Kristine Goins hosts Dr. Delia Chiarmonte, an integrative palliative medicine physician and medical educator who founded the Integrative Palliative Institute. Dr. Chiarmonte shares her journey from a family doctor to a pioneer in integrative palliative care, emphasizing the importance of education in enhancing patient care. She discusses the skills that have been crucial to her success, particularly empathy, and her dual path in medical education and entrepreneurship. Dr. Chiarmonte's passion for teaching and her innovative approach to combining integrative medicine with palliative care offer a fresh perspective on treating serious illnesses.

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• [00:00:00] Introduction of Dr. Delia Chiarmonte by Dr. Kristine Goins.
• [00:01:00] Dr. Chiarmonte discusses her journey and passion for educating in medical fields.
• [00:03:00] The importance of empathy in medical education and patient care.
• [00:05:00] Transitioning from clinical practice to medical education during COVID.
• [00:07:00] Founding the Integrative Palliative Institute to combine integrative and palliative care.
• [00:10:00] Challenges and motivations behind pursuing an entrepreneurial path in medicine.
• [00:13:00] Announcement and focus of Dr. Chiarmonte’s book, “Coping Courageously.”
• [00:19:00] Learning marketing skills and personal growth from entrepreneurial ventures.
• [00:22:00] Benefits of remote work and designing a fulfilling life in medicine.
• [00:28:00] Advice for doctors seeking to transition into medical education and incorporate more flexibility into their lives.

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Dr. Chiaramonte's journey from a family physician confronted with patients whose symptoms eluded conventional treatments to a leading figure in integrative palliative medicine encapsulates her dedication to holistic patient care. Her initial foray into integrative practices began out of necessity, sharing wellbeing practices with patients and witnessing remarkable improvements. This experience led her to a distinguished tenure at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Integrative Medicine, fostering her belief in a care approach that honors the whole person. A personal crisis with her daughter’s health further shaped her perspective, highlighting the necessity of a truly integrated approach that marries the best of conventional medicine with evidence-supported complementary methods. This realization propelled her to specialize in palliative medicine, aiming to heal lives when curing disease isn't an option. Founding the Integrative Palliative Institute, Dr. Chiaramonte now seeks to train clinicians in integrative palliative care, emphasizing the importance of clinician wellbeing to prevent compassion fatigue. Her mission is clear: to train 1,000 clinicians by 2030, ensuring patients receive care that is as compassionate as it is comprehensive.

Learn more about Dr. Chiarmonte on her website.

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