Dennis J. Boyle
M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine

Medical School:  Temple University School of Medicine - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Postgraduate training:

1975-1976    Internship        San Francisco General Hospital - San Francisco, California

1976-1978    Residency        University of Illinois - Chicago, Illinois

1979-1981    Fellowship        University of Colorado Denver

 Past and current professional positions:

1981-2000      Private Practice Internal Medicine - Lutheran Medical Center
                       Wheat Ridge, Colorado

2000-2002      Emergency Room Attending - Rose Medical Center, Denver, Colorado

2002-Present   Assistant Professor of Medicine - University of Colorado Denver,
                        Denver, Colorado - Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, Colorado

Description in a couple of paragraphs about research interests and/or clinical:

My main interest is in doctor-patient communication.  I have worked extensively
with the Foundations of Medicine program over the last seven years teaching medical students
effective and empathetic communication.  In addition I have been a national speaker on issues
such as communication and dealing with difficult patients.  I have also worked with 
Copic Insurance Company on their physician education program on the same issues.

Prior accomplishments:

1983-1985      First Chairman of Ethics committee - Lutheran Medical Center 

1993-1995      President of the CPPO Board - Lutheran Medical Center

1995-1998      Medical Director of Managed Care and Utilization Management - Lutheran Medical 
                       Center

1992-1997      Medical Director of Disability - Public Employees Retirement Association