Sydelle Ross, MD, D.ABA
Thursday, February 13, 12-1PM
Eakins Lounge, Jefferson Alumni Hall
Sydelle Ross, MD, D.ABA is an anesthesiologist and pain specialist who currently practices hospice and palliative medicine. As a classical and jazz vocalist, she incorporates music into her medical practice to provide comfort to patients and their loved ones in the context of serious illness. Dr. Ross also harnesses the power of music to mitigate the effects of burnout syndrome and promote resilience among healthcare workers.
Dr. Ross has shared her work at the intersection of the arts and health at various conferences in the US and abroad. Her work has also been featured in the acclaimed publication entitled Artists Remaking Medicine-The Practice of Imagination and the Power to Create a Better Healthcare Future.
Dr. Ross serves on various arts in health committees and organizations, including the Music & Medicine Committee of the American Medical Women’s Association, and the International Association of Music and Medicine.