Mitchell Heflin

Dr. Mitchell T. Heflin is an Associate Dean and Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics at Duke University. He also serves as the Director of the Center for Interprofessional Education and Care (IPEC) and is a Senior Fellow in the Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development. Dr. Heflin earned his MD from the University of Virginia and completed his residency in internal medicine, followed by a fellowship in geriatrics at Duke University. His work focuses on enhancing interprofessional practice and education in geriatrics, and he co-directs the Perioperative Optimization of Surgical Health (POSH) program, which aims to improve surgical outcomes for older adults. With a commitment to innovative educational programming, Dr. Heflin is dedicated to training health professionals across various disciplines to provide high-quality care for aging populations.