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CURRICULUM VITAE

Kristine R. Graettinger MD
Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of General-OB/GYN

OFFICE ADDRESS:
Froedtert Specialty Clinics
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
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 DateExpiration
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
11/11/2011
12/31/2021
   
Certificates
Issued By Issue DateExpiration
DaVinci Robotic Console Surgeon
Intuitive
2009
None
    

Licensure
Number Issue DateExpiration
Wisconsin Medicine & Surgery
49734-20
09/12/2006
10/31/2021
    

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

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:
Prior
Non-Peer Review
Title:
Improving Access to Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives in West Alabama
Source:
The University of Alabama Research Grants Committee
Role & Effort:
Principal Investigator
PI:
Kristine Graettinger, MD
Dates:
05/2016 - 05/2018
Direct Funds:
$6,000
  
Title:
Training Program for Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC) for Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency
Source:
getLARC Program
Role & Effort:
Principal Investigator
PI:
Kristine Graettinger, MD
Dates:
10/09/2017 - 07/31/2019
Direct Funds:
$189,923
  
Title:
Telemedicine Empowering Rural Moms (TERM)Program
Source:
HRSA Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Role & Effort:
Physician Collaborator
Dates:
01/2019 - 07/2019
Direct Funds:
$10,000
  

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
 

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 - Present 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
 

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


BIBLIOGRAPHY
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.