MarybethPopeSalamaMDM.S. Physiology

Family Medicine • Pittsburgh, PA

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Hospice Medical Director

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Office
235 Alpha Dr
Ste 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone+1 412-799-2101

Fax+1 412-799-2150

Summary

I am a board certified Family Physician with added qualification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. I am a Facilitator of the American Academy of Communication in Healthcare. I have significant experience teaching patients, students, and physicians in training. My areas of interest include wellness, end of life care, and physician-patient communication.

Education & Training

UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2006 - 2008
UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside HospitalResidency, Family Medicine, 1988 - 1991
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1988
University of PennsylvaniaMS, Physiology, 1977 - 1982
Bates CollegeBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1974 - 1977

Certifications & Licensure

PA State Medical License 1991 - 2024
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

National Research Service Award Scholarship University of Pennsylvania, 1978

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

Physicians Should Be Aware of Patient's Disease Progression
MaryBeth Salama, M.D., American Family Physician, 1/1/2008
Lost in translation
MaryBeth Pope Salama, MD, Patient Education and Counseling, 1/1/2006
End-of-Life content in treatment guidelines for life-limiting diseases
Kimberly R Mast, MD; MaryBeth Salama, MD; Gabriel Silverman, BA; Robert M Arnold, MD, Journal of Palliative Care, 1/1/2004
Electrophysiological changes associated with K+ depletion of frog skin
Nagel, W; Pope (Salama), M; Peterson, K; Civan, M, J Membrane Biol, 1/1/1980
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Abstracts/Posters

Delerium versus Dementia
Salama MBP, Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of Hospice and Palliative Nurse Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1/19/2010
Diversity and End-of-Life Care
Salama MBP, Hospice Foundation of America's 16th Annual Bereavement Teleconference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1/29/2009
Non-Pain Symptom Assessment and Management
Salama MBP, North Eastern Regional Society of Teachers of Family Medicine pre-conference on End-of-Life care, Rye Brook, New York., 1/29/2009
Family of Origin
Salama MBP, "Promoting Excellence: Relationship-Centered Care and Collaborative Communication"; 27th Annual AACH National Faculty Development (ENRICH Course), Mayo Clinic Rochester, Mayo Civic Center Rochester, MN, 1/23/2009
Optimizing Interactive Experiences of Patients and Colleagues
Salama MBP, "Difficult Conversations" portion of workshop at Promoting Excellence: Relationship-Centered Care and Collaborative Communication" 27th Annual AACH National Faculty Development (ENRICH Course)., Mayo Clinic Rochester, Mayo Civic Center Rochester, MN, 1/23/2009
End of Life Care: Prognosis and Common Geriatric Diseases
Salama MBP, Heritage Valley Hospital: Beaver Grand Rounds, Beaver, Pennsylvania, 1/23/2009
Learning/Personal Awareness Integrated Group
Salama MBP, AACH 26th Annual Faculty Development Course "Strengthening Teams: Promoting a Culture of Safe Patient Care", Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, 1/31/2008
Palliative and End-of-Life Training for Primary Care Residents: Developing a Curricular Resource and Toolkit.
Salama MBP, 27th Annual 2008 STFM: Northeast Region Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, 1/31/2008
Hospice Care and the Patient with End Stage Renal Disease: An Underutilized Resource
Salama MBP, American Nephrology Nurses Assn 29th Horizons in Dialysis Conference, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, Pennsylvania, 1/20/2008
Relationship Centered Leadership
Salama MBP, Revisitation and Renewal, AACH Winter Course, Ghost Ranch, Santa Fe, NM, 1/15/2008
Improving Provider Hand-off Communication: Critical Issues in Hospice Discharge Planning
Salama MBP, American Case Management Association Annual Spring Conference, Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1/14/2008
The Role of the Family Physician in Hospice Care
Salama MBP, Pre-conference Workshop "Getting near the End: How Family Physicians Provide Palliative and End of Life Care", 26th Annual 2007 STFM: Northeast Region Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1/18/2007
Preventing Medical Error
Salama MBP, 2h Interactive Presentation to 3rd annual Women's Medical Network Conference. Gateway Medical Society, Falling Rock Conference Center, Nemacolin Woodlands, Pennsylvania, 1/16/2007
The Importance of Obtaining A Spiritual History
Salama MBP, American Academy on Physician and Patient Winter Course, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1/5/2005
School Based Clinics; A unique opportunity for family medicine training
Salama MBP, Society of Teacher of Family Medicine Northeast Regional conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1/16/1997
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Lectures

Morphine and "hastened death"
Goal Setting in Palliative Care/DNR
Menopause
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Death Pronouncement
Patient Assessment and Pain Management
Symptom Management; constipation
Symptom Management; delirium
Symptom Management; dyspnea
Giving Bad News
Nephrolithiasis
Cultural and Spiritual issues at the End of Life
Medicare Hospice Benefit
Issues Surrounding DNR Status
Estrogen and Osteoporosis
Bio-equivalency of levothyroxin and preparations
Comparison of placebo and antibiotic in treatment of sinusitis
Examining the abuse victim
Adult Preventive Health Exam
Colon Cancer Screening
Care of the Older Adult
Adult Immunizations
Smoking Cessation
Prenatal Care I and II
TORCH infections
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Other

Palliative Care Fellowship: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks?
MaryBeth Salama, M.D., Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Family Medicine Digital Resources Library. Presentation at Pr
http://www.fmdrl.org
1/2/2007
Opiate Dosing for Respiratory Distress.
MaryBeth Salama, M.D., Institute to Enhance Palliative Care Case of the Month
http://www.dgim.pitt.edu/iepc/case-of-the-month.html
1/1/2007