general | April 08, 2026

Jessica Kalender-Rich

Professional Background

Jessica Kalender-Rich, MD is a geriatrician who practices in the hospital and in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care with a passion for care of the frail older adult and transitions of care. She has leadership roles in the School of Medicine, Health System, and community, all with the same common goal of improved quality of care as people age.

  • MD, Medicine , University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
  • BA, Biology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
  • Clinical Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center , Overland Park, KS
  • Other, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center , Overland Park, KS
  • Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine Board , Member, 2020 - Present
  • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Fellow, 2010 - Present
  • American Medical Directors Association, Member , 2009 - Present
  • American Geriatrics Society, Fellow, 2008 - Present