Kiran Gupta

Kiran Gupta is an Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, and serves as the Medical Director for Patient Safety at UCSF Medical Center. She specializes in patient safety frameworks, caregiver support after adverse events, and improving mortality review processes. Her work integrates clinical practice with quality improvement initiatives, including leadership in resident education and patient experience programs.

Education: A.B. in Government & Health Policy (Harvard College, 2005), M.D. (Harvard Medical School, 2010), MPH in Clinical Effectiveness (Harvard School of Public Health, 2015). Completed a Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Holds a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (C.P.P.S.) credential and 2019 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion training.

Research Interests: Focuses on mitigating physician burnout via peer support, analyzing malpractice claims, telemedicine safety, and systemic approaches to error prevention. Her work bridges healthcare policy and clinical practice, emphasizing caregiver well-being alongside patient outcomes.

Awards & Recognition: None explicitly listed, though certifications in patient safety and DEI training highlight professional development. Collaborates on national initiatives, including mortality review systems and peer support programs for clinicians.