Corey Xavier Tapper, M.D., M.S.

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  • Associate Program Director for Wellness, Osler Medical Residency
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine

Languages: English, Polish

Expertise

Hospice and Palliative Care, Internal Medicine

Research Interests

Medical education; Curriculum development; Communication skills in advanced illness; Complex symptom management ...read more

Locations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

600 N. Wolfe Street
Blalock Building
Baltimore, MD 21287
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Background

Dr. Tapper is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of expertise include Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, and medical education.

Dr. Tapper received his medical degree from Albany Medical College.  He subsequently completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, during which time he also served as Chief Resident.  Dr. Tapper then completed a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA.  During his time in Pittsburgh, Dr. Tapper also achieved an MS in Medical Education from the University of Pittsburgh. 

Dr. Tapper is the Associate Program Director for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship program. He directs the professional development educational series for the Section of Palliative Medicine. He also serves as Associate Program Director for Wellness for the Osler Medical Residency and as faculty for the Longcope Firm.

Dr. Tapper is a leader within the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, where he focuses on LGBTQ-inclusive care for patients and LGBTQ+ equity within the Palliative Medicine field. He currently serves as the Chair of the organization's DEI Committee.

Dr. Tapper's interests lie in providing compassionate and holistic care for those with serious illness.  He is also enthusiastic about graduate medical education with a focus on curriculum development and teaching communication skills.

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Titles

  • Associate Program Director for Wellness, Osler Medical Residency
  • Associate Program Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine

Departments / Divisions

Education

Degrees

  • MD; Medicine; Albany Medical College (2013)

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine; Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center (2017)

Fellowships

  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine; University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2018)

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine) (2018)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) (2016)

Research & Publications

Selected Publications

View all on PubMed

Rodenbach R, Kavalieratos D, Tamber A, Tapper C, Resick J, Arnold RM, Childers J. Coaching Palliative Care Conversations: Evaluating the Impact on Resident Preparedness and Goals-of-Care Conversations. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2020;23(2):220-5. PMID: 31460823

Tapper CX, Curseen K. Rehabilitation Concerns in the Geriatric Critically Ill and Injured – Part 1. Critical Care Clinics. 2021;37(1):117-134. PMID: 33190765

Tapper CX, Smith TJ. COVID-19 Has Put Advance Care Planning in the Spotlight. Here’s How to Talk to Your Patients. ASCO Daily News. 2021

Berninger L, Tapper CX. Opioid Rotation: Considerations, Controversy, and Clinical Practice #440. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2022;25(6). PMID: 35647636

Liantonio J, Tapper CX, Danielewicz M, Spina E, Javier NM. A Call for the Creation of LGBTQ+ Competencies for Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) Fellowship Programs. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2023;65(4):e381-e385. PMID: 36563866

Contact for Research Inquiries

1830 E. Monument Street
Suite 8021
Baltimore, MD 21205 map

Activities & Honors

Memberships

  • AAHPM
  • AMA
  • ACP
  • SGIM
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