Katrin Takenaka

Katrin Takenaka is a Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Medicine, specializing in Emergency Medicine. She serves as an Associate Residency Program Director and chairs the Texas College of Emergency Physicians (TCEP) Education Committee.

• MD, University of Texas Medical School at Houston
• Residency in Emergency Medicine, UT Medical School at Houston
• Master’s Degree in Education
• American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Teaching Fellowship

Her clinical and research interests focus on medical education for residents and students, clinical teaching methodologies, trauma management systems, and performance improvement in healthcare. She has contributed to curriculum development and ethics education through roles like small group facilitator for Problem-Based Learning and Physical Diagnosis preceptor.

• Teaching Fellowship, American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
• Texas College of Emergency Physicians (TCEP) Leadership and Advocacy Fellowship

Dr. Takenaka has held leadership positions in medical education organizations and actively participates in healthcare advocacy through TCEP. Her work emphasizes improving clinical training frameworks and optimizing trauma care delivery.