C Bree Johnston

Experienced physician with extensive expertise in palliative care, geriatric medicine, and medical education. Currently serving as Director of Palliative Care at Skagit Regional Health System and Chair of the Ethics Committee. Over 35 years of clinical experience with particular focus on geriatrics, palliative care, and faculty development. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine.

Elected

Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).

Director, Palliative Care at Skagit Regional Health System (2021-02 – Present)

Director of Palliative Medicine and Chair of Skagit Regional Health Ethics Committee

Professor of Medicine (volunteer) at University of Washington School of Medicine (2021-02 – Present)

Volunteer faculty position

Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, General Medicine, and Palliative Care at University of Arizona Department of Medicine (2017-01 – 2020-12)

Professor of Medicine with multiple concurrent leadership roles in palliative care and geriatrics education.

• Director, Palliative Care Fellowship, University of Arizona, Tucson
• Director, Palliative Care, Banner University Medical Center Tucson Campus
• Faculty, Arizona Center on Aging

Director of Palliative and Supportive Care at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center (2011-10 – 2017-01)

Director of Palliative Care services with responsibility for program development and clinical care.

Palliative Care Medical Director at PeaceHealth System (2012-07 – 2016-10)

System-wide palliative care medical director for the PeaceHealth healthcare system.

Clinical Professor of Medicine at University of California, San Francisco (2008-07 – 2011-07)

Clinical Professor with multiple concurrent administrative and educational leadership roles in geriatric medicine.

• Associate Chief for Education, Division of Geriatrics, UCSF (2004-2011)
• Director, HRSA multidisciplinary fellowships in Geriatric Medicine, Dentistry, and Mental Health (2002-2005)
• Fellowship Director, UCSF Geriatric Fellowship Program (1999-2005)
• Director, Nursing Home Care Unit, SF VAMC (2003-2004)
• Director, Geriatric and Extended Care Service Line, SF VAMC (2003-2004)

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at University of California, San Francisco (2002-07 – 2008-07)

Associate Professor with focus on geriatric medicine education and training.

Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at University of California, San Francisco (1996-07 – 2002-07)

Assistant Clinical Professor with geriatric medicine education responsibilities.

Director, Home Based Primary Care at San Francisco VA Medical Center (1996-07 – 1998-06)

Director of home-based primary care program serving elderly veterans.

Medical Director at Over Sixty Health Center (1989-07 – 1993-06)

Medical Director of community health center focused on care for older adults.

Staff Physician at Over Sixty Health Center (1995-07 – 1996-07)

Staff physician providing primary care to older adult populations.

Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at UC Davis School of Medicine (1989-07 – 1991-06)

Assistant Clinical Professor with teaching and clinical responsibilities.

Chief Resident, Internal Medicine at UC Davis Medical Center (1988-07 – 1989-06)

Chief Resident overseeing internal medicine residency program.

Geriatric Consultant, Faculty Development Program at Stanford University (1995-07 – 1996-07)

Consultant for the John A. Hartford Geriatrics in Primary Care Initiative faculty development program.

Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Palo Alto VA Medical Center / Stanford University (1993-07 – 1995-06)

Postdoctoral fellowship in geriatric medicine.

Certification in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research – California Institute of Integral Studies (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine – Stanford University (1993-07 – 1995-06)

Residency in Primary Care Internal Medicine – UC Davis School of Medicine (1986-07 – 1988-06)

Internship in Primary Care Internal Medicine – UC Davis School of Medicine (1985-07 – 1986-06)

M.D. in Medicine – UC San Francisco (1985-06)

M.P.H. in Public Health – UC Berkeley (1983-06)

M.S. in Public Health – UC Berkeley (1983-06)

B.A. in Biology (Honors) and Women's Studies – UC Santa Cruz (1979-06)