DanielKentPartainMD(He/Him)

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Assistant Professor of Medicine | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine | Consultant | Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care | Section of Palliative Care

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Office
200 First St SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Phone+1 507-293-9793

Fax+1 507-422-0985

Summary

I am an Assistant Professor of Medicine and consultant at Mayo Clinic. I specialize in caring for patients with serious illnesses coming from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and patients with complex cancer pain syndromes. I have a deep sense of human love for all of my patients and their families and believe that the needs of the patient always come first.

Education & Training

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2014 - 2017
University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 2014, MD, Gold Humanism Honor Society
University of Wisconsin-MadisonBS, Molecular Biology, Religious Studies, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 2006 - 2010

Certifications & Licensure

MN State Medical License 2015 - 2025
MA State Medical License 2017 - 2019
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Excellence in Teaching Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency, 2020-2021
Educator of the Year Mayo Clinic Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, 2020
Outstanding Achievement in Abstract Writing European Association for Palliative Care, 2019
Joseph D. Messler Endowed Fellowship for Outstanding Achievement in Internal Medicine Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, 2017
Senior Medical Resident Teaching Award Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, 2017
Outstanding Achievement in Abstract Writing American Society of Hematology, 2015
Gold Humanism Honor Society University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2013
William A. Curry Endowment for Excellence in Rural Health Research University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2013
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Pain Medicine: Results of a National Palliative Physician Survey.
Daniel K Partain, Wil L Santivasi, Mihir M Kamdar, Susan M Moeschler, Jon C Tilburt
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2024-08-01
3 citations
Learning to collaborate with medical interpreters in health professions education: A systematic review of training programs.
Natsu Fukui, Daniel K Partain, Mei-Ean Yeow, Hannah N Farfour, Larry Prokop
Medical Teacher. 2024-02-01
12 citations
The Premise and Development of CHECK IN-Check-In for Exchange of Clinical and Key Information to Enhance Palliative Care Discussions for Patients With Limited English ...
Amelia Barwise, Mei-Ean Yeow, Daniel K. Partain
The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care. 2021-06-01

Professional Memberships

American College of Physicians - ACP
Member
American Medical Association - AMA
Member
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine - AAHPM
Member

External Links

Mayo Clinic Biohttps://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/partain-daniel-dan-k-m-d/bio-20436110
LinkedIn Profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-partain-57555518b/