Sydney Morss Dy

Sydney Morss Dy is a Professor at the Bloomberg School of Public Health and the School of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, with a primary affiliation in the Department of Health Policy and Management. She is a practicing physician and researcher focused on improving care for cancer survivors and patients with serious illness.

• MD, MSc: Stanford School of Medicine (1995)
• AB: Cornell University (1990)

Dr. Dy’s research centers on palliative care, advance care planning, patient safety, and health policy. Her work emphasizes patient and family engagement, particularly in primary care and end-of-life settings. She investigates how to improve care transitions, medication safety, and decision-making for older adults and those with chronic conditions like heart failure and cancer.

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on pragmatic clinical trials and systematic reviews, including the SHARING Choices trial on advance care planning and rapid reviews for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Her research spans qualitative and quantitative methods, often in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

• Advance Care Planning
• End-of-Life Care
• Patient Safety
• Cancer Survivorship
• Health Policy
• Transitional Care

Dr. Dy has contributed to national guidelines and policy reports, particularly in palliative care and patient safety. Her work is widely cited and has influenced clinical practice and health systems improvement.

She mentors early-career researchers and collaborates on federally funded projects. While formal advisees are not listed, she leads and participates in major research initiatives involving trainees and junior faculty. She is actively involved in research teams focused on patient-centered outcomes and healthcare innovation.

Dr. Dy leads research in palliative care innovation, including the integration of technology and systematic assessment tools. She is a key member of the Johns Hopkins Primary Care for Cancer Survivors Program, working to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care.