Renee Kottenhahn

Renee Kottenhahn is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine, affiliated with the West Reading campus. Her primary appointment is within the Department of Pediatrics, and she practices clinically at Tower Health - Reading Hospital independently of her university role. Dr. Kottenhahn specializes in medical education and clinical pediatrics, emphasizing teaching and mentorship for medical students. She has received prestigious awards including the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching (2023, 2025) and the Angelo Pinto Educator Award (2023), reflecting her impactful contributions to teaching and patient care.

Her professional service spans roles in foundational patient care education, case-based learning, and health advocacy practicum modules for first-year medical students. Though her clinical practice is independent from Drexel, she maintains strong academic ties through her teaching responsibilities and participation in curriculum development within the College of Medicine.