Learn about some of our more recent graduates.
Meet Our Current Fellows
Reshma George, MD
Residency: The Ohio State University, Internal Medicine
Residency: The Ohio State University, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Richard Knecht, MD
Residency: University of California, David Geffen School of Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Ashley Meagher, MD, MPH
Residency: UNC and Loyola University, General Surgery
Fellowship: University of Washington, Surgical Critical Care
Emily Merkel, MD, MS
Pediatric Track
Residency: University of Pennsylvania, Pediatrics
Fellowship: University of Washington, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Priyanka "Priya" Saha, MD
Pediatric Track
Residency: University of Washington, Pediatrics
Fellowship: Stanford University, Pediatric Cardiology
Anna Zimmer MD
Residency: University of Washington, Internal Medicine
Hear from former fellows
Ellie Curtis M.D., M.P.V.M
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Major, United States Air Force
Trauma, Burns, Surgical Critical Care
UC Davis Health
“Palliative Care fellowship was the polishing to the rough diamond surgery had made me. I am so grateful for my time at the University of Washington especially my work at Harborview and the VA. These institutions were so instrumental in my ability to take on a new role as a surgeon who can do more than just technical skills. While General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care taught me to keep the body alive, Palliative Care taught me how to interact with someone and just walk the road of their medical journey, sometimes as a guide and sometimes as a shadow-bearing witness. The mentorship of Doctors Vig, Hirano, Hurd, and so many others allowed me to refine the compassion in treating Trauma, a gift I continue to cherish. The variety of specialties within the Palliative Care department is vast. The respect gained and grown by working closely with those of different specialties, to find that common language, has and will continue to help me throughout my career. I would highly encourage anyone looking to improve their Palliative Care skills to consider the University of Washington for fellowship.”
Elizabeth Prsic, MD
Assistant Professor, Yale School of Medicine
Director, Adult Inpatient Palliative Care
Firm Chief for Operations and Quality, Medical Oncology
Yale New Haven Hospital | Yale Cancer Center
“I feel so grateful for my time at University of Washington for hospice and palliative care fellowship. I had an incredible diversity in clinical education, and exposure to strong mentorship from a variety of subspecialties.
After completing fellowship in medical oncology, I was able to broaden my exposure in non-cancer palliative care including pediatrics, neurology, critical care, trauma, and even with the homeless population in Seattle. Additionally, I was able to deepen my work in supportive oncology and palliative care and focus my outpatient clinic both at University of Washington Harborview and the SCCA (Fred Hutch).
When it came to finding a job out of fellowship, I had strong support from faculty and colleagues. They advocated for me and connected me to program leaders in palliative care and supportive oncology around the country. I found the ideal position for me to continue my career at the intersection of medical oncology and palliative care, and felt wholly prepared for my professional and academic life post training. I still feel that I have a strong network of mentors and colleagues to call when I need them.”