Rachel A. Rodenbach

Rachel A. Rodenbach is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She is a physician and researcher dedicated to the care of patients with serious illnesses, particularly blood cancers, integrating expertise in hospice and palliative medicine with hematology and medical oncology.

• Education:
  • MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (2016)
  • MSCLI, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2023)

Rodenbach’s research focuses on communication strategies in oncology, emphasizing patient-centered care, advance care planning, and emotionally charged decision-making. She explores how physicians navigate uncertainty in treatments like hematopoietic cell transplantation and how standardized protocols improve CPR status discussions.

Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to palliative care, including coaching residents for goals-of-care conversations, analyzing physician-patient communication dynamics, and developing interventions for end-of-life discussions. Her work spans hematology, medical ethics, and quality improvement.

• Collaborative Networks:
  • University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG)
  • Accountable Health Partners (AHP)