Paula Skarda, MD
Associate Program Director Internal Medicine, Regions Hospital

Contact Info
Associate Program Director Internal Medicine, Regions Hospital
Hospitalist/Primary Care-Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
MD, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Residency, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Summary
I have worked in a number of clinical and administrative roles within both Regions Hospital and HealthPartners. I have also mentored both resident research and quality improvement. I enjoy helping residents explore how to use administrative roles to balance clinical work to help prevent burnout.
Expertise
- Career planning
- Contract negotiation
- Administration
Professional Associations
Research
Research Funding Grants
Active Grants
- Red Fund Grant Regions Hospital
Publications
- Title: The Effects of Electronic Medical Record Display on Provider Ordering Behavior: Leveraging the EMR to Improve Quality and Costs
The American Journal of Medicine, September 2017 - Title: Addressing the Challenges in Teaching Quality Improvement The American Journal of Medicine, June 20019
Teaching
Academic Interests and Focus
Clinical
Board Certifications
- ABIM Board certified
- ABP Board certified
Clinical Interests
Complex medical care