Kathlyn E Fletcher

Kathlyn E. Fletcher, MD is a Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, affiliated with the Department of Internal Medicine and the School of Medicine. She practices and teaches at the Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, where she provides patient care, mentors trainees, and conducts research in medical education and patient safety.

• Institution: Medical College of Wisconsin
• School: School of Medicine
• Department: Department of Internal Medicine
• Clinical Site: Zablocki VA Medical Center
• Academic Rank: Professor

Dr. Fletcher earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1996 and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago Hospitals (1996–1999). She furthered her research training through the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program and earned a master's degree from the University of Michigan School of Education.

• MD: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1996)
• Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals (1996–1999)
• Master's Degree: University of Michigan School of Education
• Research Fellowship: Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program

Her research focuses on medical education, particularly in graduate medical education, residency training, patient-physician dynamics, and systemic issues such as bias, discrimination, and equity in healthcare. She explores how educational interventions, structural changes, and reflective practices can improve resident well-being and patient outcomes. Her recent work includes studies on difficult patient encounters, pandemic impacts on career interests, and strategies to promote racial and gender equity in training environments.

The recent publications (2022–2025) demonstrate a strong thematic focus on medical education innovation, equity, and resident support. Topics include continuity clinics in underserved settings, grant budgeting, virtual residency recruitment, and interactive workshops on discrimination. These works reflect a commitment to improving both the educational experience and the inclusivity of medical training.

Dr. Fletcher has not been mentioned as receiving specific scientific awards in the provided text.

She actively mentors residents and contributes to curriculum development, grant writing, and policy discussions in medical education. Her work often involves collaborative, multi-institutional research, particularly in residency program evaluation and educational interventions. Though formal advisees are not listed, her leadership in educational programming suggests significant advisory and supervisory roles.

Dr. Fletcher is involved in educational research initiatives and quality improvement projects at the Zablocki VA Medical Center and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her work integrates clinical care with educational scholarship, often focusing on creating supportive, equitable, and effective training environments for future physicians.