Katherine Lappe

Katherine Lappe is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She practices as a hospitalist and holds leadership roles, including Director of the Phase 3 Internal Medicine Clerkship, Director of the Phase 4 Sub-Internship, and Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Education:

• B.S. in Biology at Truman State University
• M.D. from University of Nebraska Medical Center (2009)
• Residency and Chief Medical Residency at University of Utah Medical Center

Research Interests:

• Medical education in clinical environments
• Development of standardized care pathways
• Patient-centered care for hospitalized patients
• Evaluation of resident milestones and feedback systems
• Integration of entrustable professional activities in training
• Thrombosis and General Internal Medicine

Publications Overview: Her work focuses on improving healthcare delivery through EHR-driven protocols, enhancing patient satisfaction via hospitalist team structures, and advancing medical education frameworks. Key themes include diabetes management, clinical performance metrics, and standardized training evaluation systems.