Rachel S Morris

Rachel S. Morris, MD is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), affiliated with Froedtert Hospital. She specializes in General Surgery and Trauma Surgery, with a focus on critical care and trauma outcomes research. Dr. Morris completed her medical degree at Jefferson Medical College (2009) followed by residency training at MCW, and held fellowships in Surgical Critical Care at the University of Minnesota and in Quality and Safety at MCW.

Her research emphasizes trauma management, including thoracic trauma protocols, venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, and palliative care integration in acute surgical settings. Notable projects include the 300-mL rule for hemothorax management and studies on end-of-life care in traumatic brain injury patients. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to improve trauma care protocols and patient-centered outcomes.

Dr. Morris’ work spans surgical innovation, ICU communication strategies, and predictive modeling for trauma triage. Her contributions are published in journals like the Journal of the American College of Surgeons and the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. She is board-certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, reflecting her expertise in both clinical practice and high-acuity care environments.