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ALICIA MARIA CONILL

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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ALICIA MARIA, M.D., 56, a physician, educator, poet and writer who used her own experience of becoming a patient to teach others about empathy for those living with chronic illness and those who care for them. Dr. Conill died Sunday, April 20, at her home in Plymouth Meeting...

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I came to Dr. Conill as a patient in 1988 with multiple problems, quite depressed. Her encouragement,
her smile, her optimism enabled me to get back on my feet and with time I made a complete recovery.
I recall that each time I left her office after an appointment, I felt healthier, stronger, ready to face
my problems. She was truly amazing. I met her several times after she stopped practicing and even on
her wheelchair, she continued to have this effect on me. I...

I shared Dr. Conill's segment, "Listening is Powerful Medicine" today (11/01/2017) in my class, FSTY 1321.01 Wicked Problems Listen, Learn & Communication. Then I gave them a test afterwards based on listening and healthcare. Most of them did very well and listened closely. 10/10 perfect score! Do know that her message about "Listening to someone's story costs less than expensive diagnostic testing but is key to healing and diagnosis" continues to educate generations of undergraduate...

So sorry to read this. I use her NPR piece every year in my training of new senior peer counselors.
Her message of truly listening and not interrupting lives on.
Thank you Dr. Alicia Conill!

As a former patient i cannot thank you enough for all that you did for myself and my family. We will always miss you.
Dan deRitis

Dr. Alicia Maria Conill will never be forgotten. Her heart, forever giving. Her soul, omnipresent. She often expressed a fear of the realty that would be after her eventual death, which wasnt supposed to happen so young. Even in her own eyes. She felt she hadnt made a difference in people's lives. I assured her daily, her impact was amazing, one of her favorite words. I didnt know her all of my life, or hers, but i came to know, and better yet understand her deeply. She possesed an unusual...

Missing you Alicia

Alicita - It is more than six months since you lost your valiant struggle. Marcia and Ari - hugs to you both.

Dear Alicia and Daryl, Sending heartfelt condolences to you and yours. You are in my prayers. Love, Bonnie Rausch

your footprint on our hearts is deep. you will be missed in time and space.
dottie cassidy pfohl