"My interest in older adults was sparked by a three-month rotation in medical school in Wales. In Britain, they began focusing on special services for older adults years before we did in the United States."

Education and Training
Ken Kephart received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his residency training at St. Paul Ramsey (Region's Medical Center).

Experience
Kephart has been a practicing family physician for many years. He has combined practice with teaching residents and medical students for several years. He served as program director for two University of Minnesota residency programs before joining Fairview Geriatric Services. He cares for long term care residents in both long term care facilities and assisted living facilities as well as residents in transitional care. Additionally, Kephart is the Medical Director for Fairview Partners and the Associate Medical Director for Fairview Hospice.

Licensure and Certifications
Kephart is board certified in family medicine with specialties in geriatrics and palliative care and hospice.

Professional Associations
Kephart is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Directors Association, American Geriatric Society, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Medical Association and the Minnesota Medical Association.

Academic Association
Kephart is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

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