Denise Mohess, MBBS
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Co-Chief, Section of Geriatrics Director of Age Friendly Care Director of Geriatrics, Milford Campus Center for Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Internal MedicineDownloadHi-Res Photo
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Co-Chief, Section of Geriatrics Director of Age Friendly Care Director of Geriatrics, Milford Campus Center for Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Internal Medicine
Biography
Biography - Denise Mohess, MBBS, FAAHPM
Denise Mohess, MBBS, is a Board-Certified Geriatric Medicine Physician dedicated to emphasizing a healthy aging mindset and bringing a holistic approach to patient care by addressing the unique healthcare needs of older adults.
As a Board-Certified physician in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, she aims to develop care plans which align with the patients’ priorities and improve the quality of life for those she serves. She has provided clinical care for vulnerable populations and those with serious illness of all ages across the care continuum.
Dr. Mohess received her medical degree from The University of the West Indies in Trinidad and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the Jefferson Abington Hospital in Pennsylvania. She received her fellowship trainings in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Hospice and Palliative Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
Her expertise as a certified diversity professional, fosters a commitment to incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into every aspect of her work.
Her research has been focused on communication in healthcare.
Appointments
Geriatric Medicine
Associate Clinical ProfessorPrimary
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Education & Training
- Fellow
- Mt Sinai, Icahn School of Medicine (2009)
- Fellow
- University of Pennsylvania (2008)
- Resident
- Abington Memorial Hospital (2007)
- Resident
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center (2006)
- MBBS
- University of The West Indies, Bachelor of Medicine/ Surgery (2001)
Board Certifications
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Certification Organization
- ABIM
- Original Certification Date
- 2009
Geriatric Medicine
- Certification Organization
- ABIM
- Original Certification Date
- 2008
Research
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Health Care
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Publications Timeline
A big-picture view of Denise Mohess's research output by year.
9Publications
Publications
2023
Virtual Communication Across Differences: Development of a Workshop on Managing Patient Bias.
Zewdie M, Duval M, Liu C, Bachman SL, Moore LG, Mohess D, Kapadia MR, Dort J, Newcomb AB. Virtual Communication Across Differences: Development of a Workshop on Managing Patient Bias. Acad Med 2023, 98: 209-213. PMID: 36222523, DOI: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000005030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHow to Say “I Don’t Know”: Development and Evaluation of Workshops for Medical Students and Residents on Communicating Uncertainty Using the ADAPT Framework
Duval, M., Zewdie, M., Kapadia, M.R. et al. How to say “I don’t know”: development and evaluation of workshops for medical students and surgical residents on communicating uncertainty using the ADAPT framework. Global Surg Educ 2, 1 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44186-022-00075-4Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Interventions for Frailty Among Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: JACC State-of-the-Art Review.
Ijaz N, Buta B, Xue QL, Mohess DT, Bushan A, Tran H, Batchelor W, deFilippi CR, Walston JD, Bandeen-Roche K, Forman DE, Resar JR, O'Connor CM, Gerstenblith G, Damluji AA. Interventions for Frailty Among Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol 2022, 79: 482-503. PMID: 35115105, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2021.11.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImplementation of a skills-based virtual communication curriculum for medical students interested in surgery
Newcomb, A.B., Appelbaum, R.D., Kapadia, M. et al. Implementation of a skills-based virtual communication curriculum for medical students interested in surgery. Global Surg Educ 1, 48 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44186-022-00054-9Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Building Rapport and Earning the Surgical Patient's Trust in the Era of Social Distancing: Teaching Patient-Centered Communication During Video Conference Encounters to Medical Students.
Newcomb AB, Duval M, Bachman SL, Mohess D, Dort J, Kapadia MR. Building Rapport and Earning the Surgical Patient's Trust in the Era of Social Distancing: Teaching Patient-Centered Communication During Video Conference Encounters to Medical Students. J Surg Educ 2021, 78: 336-341. PMID: 32709566, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.06.018.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Family Survey of Understanding and Communication of Patient Prognosis in the Intensive Care Unit: Identifying Training Opportunities.
Newcomb A, Liu C, Smith G, Lita E, Griffen MM, Mohess D, Grove C, Dort J. Family Survey of Understanding and Communication of Patient Prognosis in the Intensive Care Unit: Identifying Training Opportunities. J Surg Educ 2020, 77: e154-e163. PMID: 32843315, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.08.009.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Surgeon Communication and Family Understanding of Patient Prognosis in Critically Ill Surgical Patients: A Qualitative Investigation Informs Resident Training.
Newcomb AB, Allred C, Grove C, Newcomb H, Mohess D, Griffen MM, Dort J. Surgeon Communication and Family Understanding of Patient Prognosis in Critically Ill Surgical Patients: A Qualitative Investigation Informs Resident Training. J Surg Educ 2019, 76: e77-e91. PMID: 31371181, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2019.05.017.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Supporting the Emotional Needs of Staff: The Impact of Schwartz Rounds
Supporting the Emotional Needs of Staff: The Impact of Schwartz Rounds, The Beryl Institue, 2017, https://theberylinstitute.org/product/supporting-the-emotional-needs-of-staff-the-impact-of-schwartz-rounds/.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2014
Principles of Geriatric Palliative Care
Geriatric Palliative Care, A Practical Guide For Clinicians, 2014;10-15Chapters
Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
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CommitteesYale New Haven Health SystemMember, Lecanemab Clinical Advisory Group- This group will determine the implementation of utilization of Lecanemab- (new medication approved by the FDA for mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's dementia). This advisory group is an interdisciplinary group, with members from the Health system, including the University, faculty from the medical school, to make recommendations for assessment, prescribing, administration and monitoring of this new medication.Details2023 - Presentactivity Faculty Member
CommitteesYale New Haven Health SystemFacilitator for ERCC ( Enhanced Relationship Centered Communication)Details07/25/2022 - Presentactivity Member
CommitteesYale New Haven Health SystemYNHHS Geriatric ED Strategic Planning committee- Inter disciplinary team to develop and expand Geriatric Emergency Medicine services across the health systemDetails2022 - Presentactivity Chair
CommitteesYale New Haven Health System - - Bridgeport, CTAge Friendly Health System initiative to improve care for older adults at Bridgeport and Milford hospitals. Collaboration with Inter disciplinary team.Details2022 - Presentactivity Chair
CommitteesYale New Haven Health System - - Bridgeport, CTGEMS Leadership- Strategic planning for the Geriatric ED initiatives at Bridgeport and Milford campusesDetails2022 - Present