Assistant Professor, Medicine
(General Internal Medicine)
"I believe that one of the most rewarding parts of being a physician is interacting with people. I really enjoy meeting patients, hearing their stories and working together to design a plan that works in their lives.
In addition to patient care, I am also interested in research about how patient care/patient safety are impacted by medical education. After completing my residency, I did the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, which is a research fellowship at the University of Michigan. I also completed a master's degree in the University of Michigan School of Education. I currently spend my time pursuing research interests, teaching and taking care of patients on the wards at the VA."
Representative Publications
Fletcher KE, Saint S, Mangrulkar R. Balancing Continuity of Care with Residents' Limited Work Hours: Defining the Implications. Acad Med 2005;80(1):39-43.
Fletcher KE, Davis SQ, Underwood WU, Mangrulkar R, McMahon LF, Saint S. Systematic Review: Effects of Resident Work Hours on Patient Safety. Ann Intern Med 2004;141(11):851-7.
Fletcher KE, Rankey D, Stern DT. Bedside Interactions from the Other Side of the Bedrail. J Gen Intern Med 2005;20:58-61.
Fletcher KE, Underwood WU, Davis SQ, Mangrulkar R, McMahon LF, Saint S. Effect of work hour reduction on residents' lives. A Systematic Review. JAMA 2005;294(9):1088-1100.
Kalet AL, Fletcher KE, Ferdman DJ, Bickell NA. Defining, navigating and negotiating success: the experiences of midcareer Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar Women. J Gen Intern Med 2006:21;920-5.
Shojania KG, Fletcher KE, Saint S. Quality Grand Rounds: Graduate medical education and patient safety: A busy-and occasionally hazardous-intersection. Ann Intern Med 2006;145;592-598.