Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner should be able to:

• Recognize stroke anatomy and physiology.
• Define a rare clinical opportunity.
• Explore emotions surrounding new roles.
• Appreciate the importance of collaboration.

Bio: Richard Guthrie, DO, achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA, and subsequently went on to complete a post-baccalaureate pre-medical program at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Upon acceptance to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Guthrie was awarded a Health Professions Scholarship by the United States Air Force. After graduation, and completion of a rotating internship at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Dr. Guthrie proudly served 4 years active duty as a Flight Surgeon at Luke Air Force Base, AZ, during which time he logged 221 flying hours in F-16D fighter aircraft and was awarded Air Force Achievement and Commendation Medals. Dr. Guthrie completed Internal Medicine residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix and worked for 2 years as a Hospitalist at Banner Estrella Medical Center before entering Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship at the Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix. After graduating fellowship, Dr. Guthrie practiced inpatient Palliative Medicine, and served in various leadership positions, at Banner Medical Group. He joined the Palliative Medicine team at Mayo Clinic Arizona in April 2019. Dr Guthrie is the Physician Lead for Palliative Medicine Grand Rounds planning and is an Instructor in Palliative Medicine at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine where he serves as a section lead for the Palliative Medicine curriculum during MS 3&4 Intersession. Outside of work, Dr. Guthrie enjoys cooking and the outdoors, and spending time with his wife, two sons, and two dogs.