Kathryn Schlenker DO

Katie Schlenker, DO is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the UW Division of General Internal Medicine, and is an attending physician on the Palliative Care Service at the University of Washington Medical Center. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, OR, followed by Palliative Medicine fellowship at the University of Washington. Katie joined the UWMC Palliative Care Service after completing fellowship and has extensive experience working with patients facing complex cardiac conditions and bone marrow transplant. When Katie is not at work, you can find her exploring the northwest with her husband, daughter and son.

Medical Specialties

• Hospital medicine
• Palliative care
• Internal medicine
• Telehealth services

Education & Training

• DO, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, MO (2005–2009)
• Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, OR (2009–2012)
• Fellowship in Palliative Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2012–2013)

Honors

• UW Medicine Cares Award (2015)
• The Kenneth E.W. Melvin Award for Excellence in the Practice of Medicine (2012)
• Palliative Medicine Access Fund Scholarship (2012)
• The Foundation for Medical Excellence Graduate Medical Education Scholarship (2011)

Research Interests

• Bioethics
• Grief and loss
• Physician wellness
• Shared decision-making