Faculty
Elizabeth K. Vig, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor
Chair of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System's Ethics Consultation Service
Philosophy of care: I am board certified in Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Medicine, and have done clinical work in both for the past 15 years. I recently completed the VA / University of Chicago's Clinical Ethics Fellowship.
Research Interests : Palliative Care, Hospice.
My research focuses on end of life decision-making from the perspective of clinicians, patients, and family members.
Education and Training:
College: 1987, Williams College, Williamstown, MA
Medical School: 1993, New York University School of Medicine
Residency: 1993-1996, Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Master of Public Health: 2000, University of Washington School of Public Health
Fellowship: 1996-2001, University of Washington
Publications: Go to PubMed.
Clinic Information: VAPSHCS
General Information:
Seattle VA Puget Sound Health Care System
1660 South Columbian Way
Box 358280 VAPSHCS GRECC S-182-B
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone Number: (206)277-4361
email: vigster@u.washington.edu