Tomasz Okon, M.D.

“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity. And life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by, and opportunity is lost. Take heed. Do not squander your life." — Hippocrates and Dogen. Above all, however, follow St. Paul, and "live a life worthy of the calling you have received.”

In my free time, I enjoy sailing on Lake Superior; attempting to write short stories; reading everything written by C. McCarthy, O. Tokarczuk and A. Doerr; teaching undergraduate classes; and practicing mindfulness.

Education

• Medical College of Ohio

Residency

• Internal Medicine, University of Virginia

Fellowship

• Internal Medicine and Palliative Care, University of Virginia

Certifications

• American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• American Board of Internal Medicine

Memberships

• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Academic Appointment

• Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

• Communication skills education
• Complex symptom management in palliative care
• Developing systems-based solutions for palliative care delivery
• Narrative medicine