Biographical summary
April R. Christensen, M.D., M.S. is a Palliative Medicine physician with special interest in medical education. Her clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in symptom management of severe illness including cancer, heart failure, and lung disease
- Complex coordination of care
- Discussion of patients' understanding of disease and collaborating with patients to identify preferences for their medical care
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Christensen is active in educating residents and fellows.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
MS - Medical EducationUniversity of Pittsburgh
- 2013
MDVanderbilt University
- 2009
BS - Mathematics, EnglishUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2018
Hospice & Palliative MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2016
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2013
Alpha Omega AlphaVanderbilt University
- 2011
Winner of The New Physician Creative Arts Contest Vanderbilt University
- 2009
University of Nebraska Chancellor ScholarUniversity of Nebraska - Lincoln
- 2009
Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Nebraska - Lincoln
- 2005
National Merit ScholarUniversity of Nebraska - Lincoln
Professional memberships
- 2019
Jr. AssociateVitalTalk
- 2019 - 2021
Committee MemberAcademic Hospice and Palliative Medicine Committee, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- 2019 - present
Associate Program DirectorHospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2018 - present
Associate Course DirectorInternal Medicine Board Review Course, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2018 - present
Committee MemberHospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Clinical Competence Committee
- 2018 - present
Committee MemberPalliative Medicine Education Committee
- 2018 - present
Committee MemberPalliative Medicine Fellow Selection Committee
- 2017 - present
Committee MemberACGME Hospice and Palliative Medicine Milestones Committee
- 2017 - 2018
Committee MemberUPMC Palliative Education Committee (PEC)
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications