Kristen S. Lewis, MD

Kristen Lewis

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Biography

Having completed her training in internal medicine and pediatrics at The OSU Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Kristen Lewis, MD, practices as a hospitalist physician at both of these institutions. She is board certified in pediatric hospital medicine. Much of Dr. Lewis’ clinical time is spent in the context of educating students and residents while caring for patients.

In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Lewis spends a significant portion of her time contributing to medical student education at the Ohio State College of Medicine. As an Associate Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Internal Medicine, she oversees all student programming within the department. As the Director of Mini-Internships, Dr. Lewis directs the required fourth year sub-internship course completed by all medical students. Dr. Lewis particularly enjoys working directly with medical students, including teaching history and physical exam skills through the College of Medicine’s Longitudinal Group curriculum, and coaching students through the Portfolio Coaching program.

Academic and Clinical Areas
Awards, Honors & Organizations
  • Exceptional Physician Peer Award, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2014
  • Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2008
  • Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine, Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine, 2015 - Present
  • Fellow of Hospital Medicine, Society of Hospital Medicine, 2008 - Present
Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/30/2008

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatric Hospital Medicine
  • Pediatrics
Residency Nationwide Children's Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2008
Medical School Ohio State University College of Medicine Date Completed: 06/13/2004
Undergraduate School University of Notre Dame Date Completed: 05/30/2000
Professional Experience

2008 - Present Nationwide Children's Hospital, Clinical Assistant Professor

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