Our Palliative Medicine Team

Top ranked hospital according to U.S. News & World Report, in 9 specialties for the 2025-2026

Meet Ohio State's team of palliative medicine experts

The Division of Palliative Medicine comprises a comprehensive team of doctors and staff, all focused on delivering high-quality patient care, contributing to innovations in medicine and educating medical students and postgraduate trainees.

Our Leaders

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Jillian Gustin, MD

Director

Medical Director of Palliative Medicine, The James Cancer Hospital
Associate Professor - Clinical, Palliative Medicine

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Erin Scott, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Director

Assistant Professor

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Bethany Lockwood, MD

Core Liaison, Dept. of Internal Medicine Residency Program

Associate Program Director
Assistant Professor

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Sachin Kale, MD

Director for Ambulatory Palliative Care

Assistant Professor

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Christopher Hritz, MD

Director of Clinical Informatics

Assistant Professor

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Kavitha Norton, DO

Director of Communication Education and Training

Assistant Professor

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Brittany Waterman, MD

Brittany Waterman, MD

Director of DEI and Wellness

Assistant Professor

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Sarah Ehrman, MD

Sarah Ehrman, MD

Director of Inpatient Clinical Services

Assistant Professor

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Our People

Faculty
Interdisciplinary Team
Fellows

Administrative Staff

Brett Krejci
Division Administrator
Brett.Krejci@osumc.edu

Julie Torres
Administrative Assistant to Division Director
Julie.Torres@osumc.edu
Office: (614) 366-2960

Brooklyn Freeman
Administrative Assistant
Brooklyn.Freeman@osumc.edu
Office: (614) 366-2960

Candice Newcomb
Graduate Medical Education Specialist
Candice.Newcomb@osumc.edu

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