Kelly Cummings

Kelly Cummings, M.D. serves as Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and Assistant Attending Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she directs Quality Improvement for the Division of Geriatrics within the Department of Medicine. Her clinical work focuses on optimizing care systems for hospitalized older adults through evidence-based quality improvement initiatives.

Education:

• M.D., State University of New York Upstate Medical University (2015)
• B.A., Providence College (2011)

Dr. Cummings' research centers on enhancing geriatric care safety through quality improvement methodologies and educational innovations. Her work addresses systemic challenges in elderly healthcare delivery, particularly during crisis situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, with emphasis on practical solutions for patient safety and resident training. She maintains board certification in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on adapting medical education frameworks during public health emergencies and developing effective patient safety reporting systems. Both works highlight resident-led approaches to systemic healthcare challenges, reflecting her commitment to practical, implementable quality improvement strategies in geriatric medicine.

Scientific Awards:

• Roland Balay Clinical Scholar in Geriatric Medicine

As Director of Quality Improvement for Geriatrics, Dr. Cummings leads institutional initiatives to enhance care protocols for elderly patients. Her leadership integrates clinical practice with educational innovation, particularly through resident-engaged quality improvement projects that address real-time patient safety concerns in complex hospital environments.