CURRICULUM VITAE
Kristine R. Graettinger MD
Kristine R. Graettinger MD
Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology General
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology General
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
8850 William Coffey Drive |
Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
EDUCATION: |
09/1993 - 06/1994 B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI |
09/1993 - 06/1994 M.S. Civil & Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL |
08/2001 - 06/2005 M.D., University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL |
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS: |
07/2005 - 06/2009 Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, Madison, WI |
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS: |
09/01/2009 - 07/01/2015 Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL |
07/01/2015 - 07/31/2019 Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL |
01/02/2020 - Present Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
02/01/2016 - 07/31/2019 President, The University of Alabama, Capstone Health Services Foundation, Tuscaloosa, AL |
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
07/01/2015 - 07/31/2019 Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Community Health Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL |
HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
07/01/2015 - 07/31/2019 Clinic Director, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL |
HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES: |
09/01/2009 - 07/31/2019 Obstetrician & Gynecologist, DCH Regional Hospital, Tuscaloosa, AL |
02/2020 - Present Physician, OB/Gyn, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
02/2020 - Present Physician, OB/Gyn, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee, WI |
SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION: |
Board Certified | Issue Date | Expiration |
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology | 11/11/2011 | 12/31/2027 |
Certificates | Issued By | Issue Date | Expiration |
DaVinci Robotic Console Surgeon | Intuitive | 2009 | None |
Licensure | Number | Issue Date | Expiration |
Wisconsin Medicine & Surgery | 49734-20 | 09/12/2006 | 10/31/2027 |
AWARDS AND HONORS: |
2004 Outstanding OB/Gyn Medical Student Performance, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Tuscaloosa Campus |
2009 Hamilton Award for Best Research in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency |
2013 Teaching Excellence Award - Best Non-Family Medicine Attending, The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency |
2014 Best Clinical Department (Obstetrics & Gynecology), University of Alabama School of Medicine - Tuscaloosa Campus |
04/2019 First Place Professional Poster - Judges' Choice, The University of Alabama Annual Rural Health Conference |
06/2023 - Present Outstanding Teaching Award, Dept of OB/Gyn, Medical College of Wisconsin |
MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
2006 - Present American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (Member) |
2012 - Present Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics (Member) |
2015 - Present Society of Academic Generalists in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Member) |
2016 - Present Alpha Omega Alpha (Inductee) |
2018 - 2019 Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (Member) |
2019 - Present Society of Teachers in Family Medicine (Member) |
LOCAL/REGIONAL APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS: |
2011 - 2013 Chair, Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality Review, DCH Regional Medical Center |
2011 - 2013 Member, Infectious Disease Control, DCH Regional Medical Center |
2012 - 2013 Member, Strategic Planning Steering Committee, The University of Alabama, College of Community Health Sciences |
2012 - 2014 Member, Educational Programs Review - Reaccreditation For Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB) |
2013 - 2015 Vice-Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, DCH Regional Medical Center |
2013 - 2016 Member, Faculty Appointment,Promotion and Tenure Review, The University of Alabama, College of Community Health Sciences |
2014 - 2016 Member, Endoscopy, DCH Regional Medical Center |
2014 - 2019 Member, Medical Student Academic Standing, University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB) |
2015 - 2019 Member, Executive Committee, The University of Alabama, College of Community Health Sciences |
2016 - 2019 President, Foundation Leadership Group, Capstone Health Services Foundation, The University of Alabama, College of Community Health Sciences |
2018 - 2019 Member, Dean's Search Committee, The University of Alabama, College of Community Health Sciences |
2018 Clinical Lead, Task Force for Immediate Postpartum Insertion of Contraceptive Implants, DCH Regional Medical Center |
08/01/2020 - Present Member, Resident Research, Medical College of Wisconsin - OB/Gyn |
08/01/2020 - Present Member, Faculty Development, Medical College of Wisconsin - OB/Gyn |
RESEARCH GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTRACTS/PROJECTS: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
Local |
Graettinger, K, An Unusual Cause of Hemorrhage in an Obstetrical Patient (Massive Hemothorax), Grand Rounds, DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL, 04/2010 |
Graettinger, K, Bringing Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives to Your Practice, Annual Rural Health Conference - The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 03/2017 |
Graettinger, K, Evaluation of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - A Case of Delayed Diagnosis of Cervical Adenocarcinoma, Grand Rounds, DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL, 09/2017 |
Graettinger, K, Management of Abortion Complications, Ethical and Medical Considerations, Grand Rounds, DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL, 03/2018 |
Graettinger, K, The Great Masquerader: Evaluation and Management of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Grand Rounds, DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL, 02/2019 |
Graettinger, K and Frater, A, Spontaneous Bilateral Ectopic Pregnancy with Subsequent Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancy, Annual Rural Health Conference - The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 04/2019 |
Kruper, A., Dielentheis, K, Graettinger, K, Navigating Pandexit: Rebounding from Individual and Collective Challenges, Medical Collage of Wisconsin Professionalism Week, MCW, 10/21/2021 |
Graettinger, Kristine, Compassionate Gynecology Care for Women with Intellectual Disabilities, 25th Annual Women's Health Conference, Brookfield, WI, 04/17/2026 |
PEER REVIEWED WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
National |
Wambolt, A., Melton, RC, Graettinger, K, et al, A Retrospective Chart Review: Long Acting Reversible Contraception Utilization at University Medical Center, Society of Teachers in Family Medicine Annual Spring Conference, Toronto, Ontario, 04/2019 |
Regional |
Morales-Aleman, M, Turgeon, C, Graettinger, K,, Long Activity Reversible Contraception (LARC) Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Among Family Medicine Residents in West Alabama, American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA, 11/2017 |
COMMITTEE SERVICE: |
Medical College of Wisconsin |
07/01/2020 - 06/30/2022 member, Faculty Development, OB/Gy |
MCW TEACHING ACTIVITIES: |
Medical Student Education |
2020 - Present Preceptor for third and fourth year medical students on general obstetrics and gynecology rotation. |
2020 - Present Medical student clerkship lectures including abnormal/normal labor, menopause, preventative care, etc. Precept problem based learning sessions on postpartum infection, postpartum hemorrhage and pregnancy loss; 2-3 lectures/sessions per clerkship. |
04/2021 Clinical Simulation - Pelvic Exams |
EXTRAMURAL TEACHING: |
Medical Student Education |
2009 - 2019 University of Alabama School of Medicine - Tuscaloosa Campus, Clinic and hospital-based instruction for eight-week clerkship.
Paired with medical student during 90% of clinical activities |
Resident and Fellow Education |
2009 - 2019 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency, Preceptor for family medicine residents in OB/Gyn clinic and OB/Gyn hospital service. Developed and supervised dedicated gynecology and contraceptive clinic rotation. |
2009 - 2019 The University of Alabama Family Medicine-Obstetrics Fellowship, Supervised and proctored family medicine physicians in high risk obstetrics and surgical obstetrics, 1-2 fellows per year. Fellows participated in labor & delivery care of all my private and group patients. |
02/2011 - 10/2017 University of Alabama Family Medicine Residency, Educational Conference Presentations -
Improving Access to Long Acting Reversible Contraception, October 2017.
Obstetrical Emergencies, July 2015.
A Review of Pap Smear Screening Guidelines, August 2014.
Evaluation of Breast Mass, March 2014.
Cervical Cancer Screening Update, June 2013.
Patient-Centered Contraception, March 2013.
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy, January 2013.
Management of Preterm Labor, October 2012.
Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause, February 2011. |
2015 - 2017 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency, Provided annual board review of women's health topics. Three hours per year for three years. |
2017 - 2018 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residence, Advanced Lifesaving in Obstetrics (ALSO) Course, instructor for shoulder dystocia and operative vaginal delivery. One day per year for two years. |
2018 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency, Observed Clinical Skills Evaluation (OSCE) - eight hours clinical skills observation and orientation in obstetrics drill for 16 interns. |
Community/Lay Public |
2013 - 2016 The University of Alabama Undergraduate Shadowing Program, Mentor for high school or undergraduate students interested in OB/Gyn. One student per semester, 20 hours per student. |
03/2017 The University of Alabama - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Cancer Screening and Prevention for Women, 1 hour lecture |
12/2018 Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce - Women's Leadership Group, Invited Lecture - Managing Menopause Transition |
Nursing Student Education |
2012 - 2014 Samford University - Ida Moffitt School of Nursing, Clinical preceptor for one nurse practitioner student per year, 120 clinical hours per student |
COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES: |
09/01/2022 - Present Gynecology Consultant
Student Health and Wellness
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee |
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT: |
04/2011 Annual Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perinatal Resources, Orlando, FL |
03/2013 Clerkship Director's Course, CREOG/APGO, Phoenix, AZ |
09/2013 Clinical Educator Workshop, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL |
2013 - 2014 Leadership University, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL |
01/2014 Faculty Development Seminar, APGO, West Palm Beach, FL |
03/2015 CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX |
10/2016 Obstetrics & Gynecology Coding Workshop, ACOG, Sante Fe, NM |
12/2016 Mid-Career Women Faculty Professional Development, AAMC, Austin, TX |
12/2018 Postgraduate Course in Advanced Gynecologic Surgery, SGS, New Orleans, LA |
04/2019 Spring Conference for Family Medicine Educators, STFM, Toronto, Ontario |
05/01/2026 - 05/03/2026 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Annual Clinical Meeting
Menopause Focus |
BIBLIOGRAPHY |
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers |
1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajogmf.2025.101829 |
Non-Peer Reviewed Educational Products |
1. Avery DM, Graettinger, KR, Waits, S, Parton, JM
Comparison of Delivery Procedure Rates Among Obstetrician-Gynecologists and Family Physicians Practicing Obstetrics.
Am J Clin Med 2014; 10(1): 16-20. |
2. Graettinger KR, Avery DM,
Spontaneous Hemothorax During Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature.
J of Fam Med Ob, 2014; 8(1). Online. |
3. Vines JE, Graettinger KR,
Pituitary Apoplexy: A Rare Cause of Visual Changes During Pregnancy.
J Fam Med Ob, 2013; 7(2). Online. |
