Katharine Wolf, MD

• Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science – MD
• Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science – PhD, Immunology
• Beloit College – Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Biology

Bio

Katharine Wolf, MD, PhD (she/her/hers) joined DFMCH as a resident in 2024. Growing up as a native Wisconsinite in Portage, she saw firsthand the importance of rural physicians and ensuring there is access to medical care in rural areas. Katharine earned her bachelor’s degree in molecular, cellular, and integrative biology from Beloit College. She then started her medical degree at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, IL. While in medical school, she was awarded a fellowship at Yale University to explore aspects of vascular biology. This experience led Katharine to enroll in a PhD program in immunology at Rosalind Franklin. Through her experience in medical and graduate school, she understands the importance of translational research and access to a personal family physician. Katharine started the Rural Health Interest Group at her medical school and participated in an Illinois Rural Health Association summer health immersion program. Katharine’s medical interests include prenatal and obstetrical care aimed at reducing deaths due to high-blood pressure conditions during pregnancy. She also is passionate about advocating for and increase to health care access for patients with chronic diseases for whom travel time prevents regular engagement with the healthcare system. Katharine’s hobbies include plants and gardening, open-water swimming, running, playing board games, and hanging out with her three cats.