Michael Aylward

Michael Aylward is a Professor at the University of Minnesota, affiliated with the Department of Medicine and Department of Pediatrics. He serves as the Program Director for the Medicine-Pediatric Residency Program and is a member of the Division of General Internal Medicine.

His research focuses on healthcare utilization patterns, care fragmentation, and medical education innovations. Key areas include addressing super-utilizers, improving patient handoffs, and developing curricula for residency training. Studies highlight his work on Medicaid expansion impacts, readmission reduction, and leadership development in clinical settings.

His recent publications (2018–2021) emphasize care coordination challenges for high-utilization patients, while earlier works (2012–2014) focus on medical education reform and clinical communication.