Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Care

Dr. Kimberly Davis is the Director of the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care at MUSC, where she also serves as Professor of Medicine and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Medicine. A nationally recognized leader in academic medicine, Dr. Davis has made significant strides in clinical care, education, and healthcare informatics throughout her 27-year tenure at MUSC. Since joining MUSC in 1997, she has held numerous leadership roles across the institution and currently serves as Associate Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) and Informatics Medical Director for MUSC. In 2024, she was appointed the Allen H. Johnson Endowed Chair in General Internal Medicine.

A leader in clinical innovation, Dr. Davis helped establish University Internal Medicine (UIM) as a core continuity clinic for internal medicine residents, now serving over 43,000 outpatients annually. She spearheaded UIM’s certification as one of MUSC’s first Patient-Centered Medical Homes and launched the Rapid Access Clinic for same-day employee care. In informatics, she has overseen the successful implementation of Epic and led clinical quality improvement initiatives as Associate CMIO. As Clinical Vice Chair, she has driven improvements in operations through Project Management Oversight Committees across divisions.

Dr. Davis is a recipient of multiple honors, including the University Outstanding Clinician Award, Department of Medicine Teaching Award, and MUSC Distinguished Faculty Service Award. A committed educator and leader in the American College of Physicians, she has helped organize the SC Chapter’s scientific meeting since 2001 and has contributed extensively to academic literature and conferences.