Gina Marie Piscitello MD MS

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Assistant Professor

3459 Fifth AvePittsburgh, PA 15213

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Education & Training

University of ChicagoFellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2018 - 2019
University of ChicagoClinical Medical Ethics Fellowship, 2017 - 2018
University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 2015 - 2018
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 2015
Northwestern UniversityBA, 2007 - 2011

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2018 - 2029
PA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Outcomes for Hospitalized Patients with Comfort Measures Only Orders.
Gina Piscitello, Donna Durant, Tami Minnier, Marika Haranis, Robert M Arnold
Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2026-06-08
1 citations
The Association of Goals of Care Note Content With Patient Care Plan Decisions.
Gina M Piscitello, Rebecca Ellis, Robert M Arnold, Jane Schell
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2026-04-01
5 citations
Cost-related Outcomes Associated With Documented Goals of Care Conversations.
Gina M Piscitello, Robert M Arnold, Jane Schell
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2026-01-01

Authored Content

Why We Need More Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccine DistributionMarch 2021

Press Mentions

New Study Explores Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare WorkersDecember 8th, 2021
These Bonuses for Doctors Create an Immoral ConflictJune 9th, 2021
Why We Need More Transparency in COVID-19 Vaccine DistributionMarch 16th, 2021

Grant Support

Developing and Piloting an Implementation Bundle to Improve Goals of Care Conversation Reach for Hospitalized Older Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Admitted to Rural HospitalsUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH2026–2031