Dr. David Mills earned his MD from Case Western Reserve University. He completed his residency training in Pediatrics at MUSC, followed by a year as pediatric chief resident. As of July 1, 2019, he is the Program Director for the pediatric residency program, after six years as an Associate PD. He is passionate about medical education, having won numerous teaching awards as nominated by the College of Medicine and the residency program. His research interests include simulation training's impact on resident education and observation of medical students' clinical skills. He serves as a faculty liaison for the Children's Hospital Patient and Family Advisory Council and is a co-leader for the Solutions for Patient Safety committee on reducing falls in the Children's Hospital.