Kristin Whitney

Dr. Kristin Whitney is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at Harvard Medical School and Sports Medicine Physician in Boston Children’s Hospital's Department of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. She serves as Director of the Injured Runner's Clinic and Co-Medical Director for the Boston Marathon races. Her clinical and research work focuses on athlete health and performance across all ages, with specialization in running injuries and prevention strategies.

Education includes:

• Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
• Graduate: Loyola University
• Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
• Residency: Boston Combined Residency Program (Pediatrics)
• Fellowship: Musculoskeletal-Sports Ultrasound, Boston Children's Hospital

Her research examines acute and chronic injuries in athletes, particularly runners, investigating biomechanical factors, injury prevention methodologies, and performance optimization. She maintains strong focus on adolescent athletes and endurance sports medicine.

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on sports biomechanics, injury epidemiology in runners, and diagnostic imaging techniques. Recent work emphasizes youth athletes, marathon medicine, and low energy availability impacts, utilizing diverse methodologies from clinical studies to systematic reviews.

Scientific awards include:

• 2022 Harry L. Galanty Young Investigator Award (AMSSM)
• 2023 Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Translational Impact Award
• Best Research Abstract at 2023 ACSM Annual Meeting
• 2025 BCH HERstory Trailblazer finalist for sports medicine research

Dr. Whitney provides medical leadership for the Boston Marathon and founded Forest Hills Runners community club. She leads research in running injury prevention through the Injured Runner's Clinic and collaborates with The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention.