Carly Kuehn

Carly Kuehn, MD, MME serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine-Hospital Medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, holding the leadership role of Educational Director for Safety and Quality within the Department of Internal Medicine.

Education:

• MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
• Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
• Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
• MME, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Dr. Kuehn's research focuses on integrating quality improvement methodologies into medical education, particularly through resident engagement in safety initiatives. Her work emphasizes practical application of QI frameworks in ambulatory settings to enhance both educational outcomes and clinical care delivery. As Educational Director for Safety and Quality, she develops curricula that bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world healthcare improvement.

Scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on residency training innovation, with publications examining structured approaches to involve trainees in quality improvement projects. Her 2018 research established foundational methods for embedding QI education within ambulatory rotations, reflecting expertise in medical education design and systems-based practice.

Through her leadership position, Dr. Kuehn mentors faculty and residents in quality improvement methodologies while advancing the Department of Internal Medicine's safety initiatives. Her operational role directly impacts educational programming and quality metrics across hospital medicine services.