Katherine A. Anderson

Katherine A. Anderson is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, serving as a geriatrician at both University of Utah Hospital and Veterans Affairs facilities. She leads the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) for delirium prevention, co-founded the multidisciplinary Geriatric Assessment Clinic, directs the Clinical Method Curriculum, and serves as Assistant Fellowship Director for Geriatrics.

Her educational background includes a B.S. in Biology from Gonzaga University and an M.D. from the University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed Internal Medicine training followed by Clinical Geriatric Medicine and Advanced Geriatrics fellowships at the University of Utah School of Medicine, with specialization in education and faculty development.

Dr. Anderson's academic work centers on Geriatric Medicine and Medical Education, focusing on delirium prevention through HELP, innovative geriatric assessment models, and interprofessional curriculum development. Her leadership in creating learning communities and faculty development programs has reshaped geriatric education for medical students, residents, and fellows across health sciences disciplines.

Her recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in mentoring infrastructure and educational scholarship, blending clinical geriatrics with faculty development. Key themes include structured coaching programs, learning community effectiveness, and curriculum innovation across medical education stages.

Recognition includes:

• Fellow in the Academy of Health Science Educators

As an educator, Dr. Anderson pioneered the Utah Coaching Advancement Network and Early Career Coaching Program, establishing formal mentoring frameworks for academic medicine. Her work on the Interprofessional Education Program and Clinical Method Curriculum demonstrates sustained commitment to educational transformation, though specific grant details aren't provided in available materials.

She leads the Hospital Elder Life Program team and co-founded the Geriatric Assessment Clinic, both integrating physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers to deliver comprehensive geriatric care through interdisciplinary collaboration.