Renee Annette Foutz

Renee Annette Foutz, MD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She holds dual specialization in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Emergency Medicine, practicing at Froedtert Hospital and Zablocki VA Medical Center. Her work bridges critical care and ethical end-of-life decision-making, with a focus on cultural competency in healthcare delivery.

Education and Training:

• MD: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1996-2000)
• Emergency Medicine Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin (2000-2003)
• Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine: Medical College of Wisconsin (2015-2016)

Research Focus: Dr. Foutz explores advance care planning, palliative care integration in emergency settings, and communication training for providers. Her work emphasizes educational curricula for palliative care rotators and actionable advance directive implementation. Recent studies include cultural perceptions of hospice care among American Muslim communities and compassion fatigue mitigation strategies.

Current Projects:

• Palliative care curriculum design for emergency medicine trainees
• Assessment of communication skills training efficacy
• Actionable advance directive implementation protocols

Labs/Teams: Leads palliative care service educational initiatives at Froedtert Hospital and Zablocki VA Medical Center, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to standardize end-of-life care protocols across institutions.