Peter Phung

Peter Phung, MD, MBA, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, specializing in palliative care and oncology. As Director of Palliative Medicine at Keck Medical Center of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, his work focuses on enhancing end-of-life care and communication.

• Education: MD, MBA
• Key Research Areas: Palliative care utilization, quality improvement in end-of-life care, cultural competency, interdisciplinary team dynamics, and psychosocial support during pandemics.
• Leadership: Director of Palliative Medicine initiatives across USC healthcare systems.

His research highlights trends in palliative care for cancer patients, emphasizing the 3 Wishes Project to improve family engagement and organizational compassion. Publications span gynecologic oncology, head and neck cancer, and critical care ethics, with recent work on pandemic response frameworks like CiRCL. Despite no formal awards listed, his work drives systemic improvements in healthcare delivery.