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Kathleen Broglio serves as Associate Professor of Medicine at Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, and practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Palliative Medicine at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Her dual academic-clinical role positions her at the intersection of research and patient care in complex symptom management.
Education:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, New York University
- Master Science Nursing, University of Washington
- Bachelor of Nursing, University of Hawaii
- Bachelors in Economics, University of Maryland
- Palliative Care Fellowship, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York
Dr. Broglio's research program focuses on the challenging interface between serious illness and substance use disorders, with particular expertise in pain management for patients with opioid use disorder. Her work examines cannabis applications in palliative settings and has adapted to include telehealth innovations developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has established herself as a leader in interprofessional palliative care education through her role as co-director of the regional Palliative ECHO program now in its fifth year.
Her clinical scholarship addresses critical gaps in managing complex pain scenarios where traditional approaches conflict with substance use disorder treatment protocols. This niche expertise has positioned her as a sought-after mentor in specialized palliative care approaches for patients with dual diagnoses.
Scientific Recognition:
- 2017 Department of Medicine Education Research Grant
- 2018 NIDA-funded Mentored Training Award through American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- 2019 American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant
Dr. Broglio actively mentors colleagues in palliative care approaches for complex cases while securing competitive grant funding that bridges nursing science with addiction medicine. Her regional Palliative ECHO program has created an important knowledge-sharing network across multiple healthcare institutions. Her clinical work spans acute hospital settings, ambulatory care, and home-based palliative services, providing comprehensive care for patients with serious illness and complex symptom management needs.
