Barbara A. Slawski

Barbara A. Slawski is a Professor of Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She serves as Interim Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine, Chief of the Section of Hospital Medicine, and Chief of Staff at Froedtert Hospital. Her work spans perioperative care, hospital medicine, and healthcare quality improvement.

• Education: MD, MS, SFHM

Dr. Slawski’s research focuses on perioperative medicine, hospital readmissions, and gender-based discrimination in clinical settings. Her recent publications address patient experience optimization, geographical cohorting strategies, and venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. A recurring theme in her work is improving clinical outcomes through evidence-based practices and system-level interventions.

Her scholarly contributions include collaborations on perioperative anemia management, surgical risk assessment, and educational frameworks for academic hospitalists. Key subfields in her research include inpatient care coordination, clinical guidelines, and workplace equity in medicine. Awards include her recognition as a Society of Hospital Medicine Fellow (SFHM).

Dr. Slawski leads initiatives in perioperative care and hospital logistics while shaping policy at Froedtert Hospital. Her leadership roles reflect her expertise in clinical workflow and quality assurance.