Michelle Kelly, MD, PhD
Position title: Professor
Address:
Division of Hospital Medicine & Complex Care
For Academic Inquiries: (608) 265-5445

Education
BA, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
MD, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois
Residency, Categorical Pediatrics, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
MSc, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
PhD, Clinical Investigation, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
Professional Activities
Dr. Michelle Kelly is Professor (CHS) and health services researcher in the Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care. She serves on the editorial boards of Hospital Pediatrics and the Journal of Hospital Medicine, and is a member of the Executive Council for the Pediatric Research in Inpatient Settings (PRIS) Network. Through these roles, Kelly values the opportunity to learn from colleagues and to mentor and sponsor clinicians and trainees engaged in research focused on patient- and family-centered care.
Clinical Interests
Kelly is a pediatric hospitalist dedicated to improving inpatient care by strengthening partnerships between children, families, and healthcare teams.
Research Interests
Kelly’s research centers on amplifying the voices of patients and families to design and evaluate tools and technologies that support health information transparency. Her work has been funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and has been featured by the Children’s Hospital Association and The Washington Post.