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Caroline Sloan

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medicine, General Internal Medicine

Overview


Caroline is a General Internist. Her clinical interests are in primary care for vulnerable populations and patients with multiple chronic conditions. Her research interests focus on the role that money plays in medical decision-making. She currently studies financial barriers to care for patients with multiple chronic conditions, the impact of recent price transparency regulations, and the ways that doctors and patients communicate about and make decisions based on out-of-pocket costs.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Medicine · 2021 - Present Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine
Assistant Professor in Population Health Sciences · 2021 - Present Population Health Sciences, Basic Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2022 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers
Core Faculty Member, Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy · 2024 - Present Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, University Initiatives & Academic Support Units

Recent Publications


Association Between Polypharmacy and Physical Function in Middle-aged Adults: Findings from the CARDIA Function Study.

Journal Article J Gen Intern Med · July 7, 2025 BACKGROUND: Polypharmacy (≥ 5 medications) and potentially inappropriate medications (PIM; per Beers criteria) are common in midlife. Polypharmacy and PIM use are associated with poor physical function and adverse health outcomes in older age, but the asso ... Full text Link to item Cite

Receipt of Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Treatment Among US Adults With and Without a History of Cancer.

Journal Article JCO Oncol Pract · May 9, 2025 PURPOSE: Many cancer survivors consume alcohol above recommended limits, increasing their risk of recurrence, second cancers, and cancer-related mortality. Alcohol screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is a guideline-recommended ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Improving medication adherence and disease control for patients with multimorbidity: the role of price transparency tools

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute on Aging · 2023 - 2027

Heterogeneity in Medication Therapy Management Used to Reduce Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by University of Massachusetts Medical School · 2024 - 2025

Development of a Financial Toxicity Measurement Tool for Patients with Multimorbidity

ResearchSignificant Contributor · Awarded by University of Massachusetts Medical School · 2023 - 2024

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine · 2015 M.D.