Carolyn Welty

Dr. Carolyn Welty is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine, where she has been a member of the Division of Geriatrics since 2003. She provides geriatric primary care and consultation at the UCSF Center for Geriatric Care and is actively involved in teaching medical trainees at all levels.

Education:

• MD, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1975
• Master's in Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training, University of California, 2018

Dr. Welty's research and clinical interests center on geriatrics, with a particular focus on elder abuse, mental competency, and integrated health services for older adults. She is deeply committed to community education and interprofessional collaboration, especially through legal-health partnerships.

Her recent publication explores the ethical challenges at the intersection of elder law and clinical care, reflecting her engagement with systemic issues affecting elderly patients. The work emphasizes legal advocacy and patient protection within geriatric medicine.

Professional Service and Leadership:

• Medical Director, Medical-Legal Partnership for Seniors
• Member, City of San Francisco Elder Death Review Team
• Speaker for Adult Protective Services (San Francisco and Ukiah, CA) and community senior groups

Dr. Welty has previously held academic positions as Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Medicine and Clinical Associate Professor at Wright State University. Her career demonstrates a sustained commitment to clinical excellence, education, and advocacy in geriatric medicine.

Interprofessional and Community Engagement:

• Facilitates interprofessional education between UCSF providers and UC Hastings law students
• Delivers geriatric education through precepting and public talks
• Collaborates with social workers and legal professionals to support elderly patients