R. Sean Morrison

Dr. R. Sean Morrison is a Clinical Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with expertise in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Palliative Care, and Hospital Medicine. He maintains an active clinical practice while leading significant research initiatives focused on improving care for older adults living with serious illness.

Dr. Morrison's research interests include:

• Geriatric Palliative Care
• Pain and Symptom Management
• Clinical Outcomes Research
• Health Services Research
• Hip Fracture Management in Older Adults
• Provider-Patient Communication

His research program has been supported by multiple NIH grants and foundation funding, with a focus on developing sustainable infrastructure for geriatric palliative care research. Dr. Morrison has served as Principal Investigator for several significant research projects, including the National Palliative Care Research and Training Center, which aimed to establish mechanisms for scientific interchange, multi-site studies, and junior investigator development.

Dr. Morrison earned his MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, completed his Internal Medicine residency at New York Hospital, and pursued Geriatric Medicine fellowship training at Mount Sinai Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, aligning with his clinical specialties.

His career demonstrates a strong commitment to both clinical care and research aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable older adult populations through rigorously designed clinical studies and evidence-based practice.