Medical School
- MD, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine (2005)
Graduate School
- MPH, University of Colorado Denver (2010)
Undergraduate School
- BS, University of California–Los Angeles (CA) (2000)
Internship
- University of California (San Francisco) Program (2006)
Residency
- University of California (San Francisco) Program, Internal Medicine (2008)
Fellowships
- University of Colorado, Primary Care Research (2010)
- University of Colorado, Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2011)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
Medicine-Internal MedicineProfessional Titles
- Assistant Professor
Recognitions
- Member, Academy of Medical Educators (CU) (2016)
Publications
- Pollak KI, Jones J, Lum HD, De La Cruz S, Felton S, Gill A, Kutner JS. Patient and Caregiver Opinions of Motivational Interviewing Techniques In Role-Played Palliative Care Conversations: A Pilot Study. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2015 Jul;50(1):91-8. PubMed PMID: 25701055
- De La Cruz, S. , Nicosia, F. & Aagaard, E. (2014). Documentary Effects on Medical Student Attitudes & Skills Regarding Nutrition at the End of Life. Creative Education, 5, 93-96. doi: 10.4236/ce.2014.52015.
- De La Cruz S, White K, Johnson D, Aagaard E (2012) End of Life Decisions: Using Lectures, Small Groups and Standardized Patients to Develop Communication Skills. J Palliative Care Med 2:104. doi:10.4172/jpcm.1000104
- Pollak, KI, Jones, J, Lum, HD, De La Cruz, S, Felton, S, Gill, A, Kutner, JS. Patient and caregiver opinions of motivational interviewing techniques in role-played palliative care conversations: A pilot study. In press. J Pain and Symptom Manag.
Practice Locations
Hospital Affiliation- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Internal Medicine (2008)
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Board Certification (2011, 2011)
- Medical Education Area of Concentration (UCSF), Certificate (2005)
- Medical Education Area of Distinction, Certificate (2008)
Clinical Interests
Palliative Medicine, patient-centered care, communication
Care Philosophy
I view doctors as humans taking care of other humans. I love learning about patients and their stories. This helps me provide patient focused care!
Palliative Medicine, patient-centered care, communication
Care Philosophy
I view doctors as humans taking care of other humans. I love learning about patients and their stories. This helps me provide patient focused care!