Caroline K. Milne

Caroline K. Milne, M.D., is Professor (Clinical) of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, where she also serves as Vice Chair for Education and Program Director of the Internal Medicine Training Program. In addition, she directs the fourth-year sub-internship and leads clinical-skills education for medical students.

Education & Training

• M.D., University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
• Residency & Chief Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine
• Fellowship in General Medicine / Medical Education Research, University of Pennsylvania
• M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Utah
• Fellowship in Executive Leadership in Health Care, Drexel University

Research Focus

Dr. Milne’s scholarly work centers on medical education research, particularly the assessment and development of clinical skills, evaluation of residency training programs, and policy studies on resident wellness and parental leave. Her investigations employ mixed-methods and multi-institutional survey designs to inform best practices in graduate medical education.

Clinically, she practices general internal medicine at the VA Medical Center, integrating bedside teaching with outpatient and inpatient care. This dual role informs her research on optimizing educational experiences within clinical environments and improving systems of care for veterans.

Publication Themes

Across more than two decades, her peer-reviewed articles reveal consistent themes: evaluating learner performance, refining feedback mechanisms, exploring health-system responses (e.g., during COVID-19), and analyzing policies affecting residents’ well-being. The work bridges education science, health-services research, and quality improvement.

Scientific Awards

No specific awards are listed in the provided material.

Advising & Grant Activity

While formal student advisees are not enumerated, Dr. Milne’s roles as Program Director and Director of Clinical Skills imply extensive mentorship of residents and medical students. Grant details are not provided.

Laboratories & Teams

She collaborates with the Internal Medicine residency leadership team and the School of Medicine’s clinical-skills educators, operating primarily within the University of Utah’s academic medical center and the affiliated VA Medical Center.