Carla Khalaf McStay

Carla Khalaf McStay, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of the Division of General Internal Medicine. She specializes in palliative medicine for patients with serious illnesses.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Biology (Honors), Austin College
• M.D., Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
• Internal Medicine Residency, Texas A&M College of Medicine – Baylor Scott & White Health
• Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Master's in Medical Education, University of Pittsburgh's Institute for Clinical Research Education

Research interests focus on palliative care delivery, medical education innovation, and improving outcomes for patients with serious illnesses. She actively contributes to clinical research education and palliative care program development.

Professional roles include:

• Program Director of the Palliative Care Fellowship
• CUH Palliative Care Fellowship Site Director
• CUH Palliative Care Medical Student Site Director

She is board-certified in hospice and palliative medicine and affiliated with the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration in medical education and clinical care.