Jessica Kalender-Rich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General and Geriatric Medicine. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, followed by her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and subsequent fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine as well. Her patient care interests are specifically in the care of older adults with multiple chronic illnesses as well as Palliative Medicine. Research interests include physician-patient relationships and decision making, care of the older adult, and residency education in geriatrics.