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Dr. Kathryn Mutter, Co-Founder, Education & Curriculum

Dr. Kathryn Mutter

MD, MPH

Emergency physician and associate professor of emergency medicine with expertise in clinical simulation, medical education, and public health. Her internship readiness curriculum has been recognized as a national model by the Association of American Medical Colleges. She is a co-founder of Alula.

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Kathryn is an emergency physician and associate professor whose career bridges the emergency department and the classroom. She directs the Phase 3 medical school curriculum and created the Internship Readiness Course — a bootcamp that prepares graduating medical students for the intensity of residency — which was recognized by the AAMC as a national model in 2024.

Her ability to translate complex medical concepts for non-experts makes her a natural voice for Alula’s editorial content. She co-authors articles with both Justin and Bridgid, bringing clinical clarity to topics that families encounter for the first time during a crisis.

She writes about the science behind what actually works when the textbook isn’t enough — translating medical evidence into practical guidance for families navigating aging and caregiving.

Specialties

Emergency MedicineMedical EducationClinical SimulationPublic HealthClinical ReasoningPatient Communication

Credentials & Background

Education5
  • MPH in Public Health — University of Virginia
  • Fellowship in Trauma Research — University of Virginia
  • Residency in Emergency Medicine — University of Virginia
  • MD in Medicine — University of Virginia School of Medicine
  • BA in Economics — University of Virginia
Publications3
Awards & Honors3
  • Featured in AAMC News — Internship Readiness Bootcamp as National Model — Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), 2024
  • Patient Experience Award — Academic Medical Center, 2022
  • Dean's Excellence in Teaching Award — Academic Medical Center, 2019
Affiliations4
  • Co-Founder & Chief Education Officer — Alula
  • Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine — Academic Medical Center
  • Director, Phase 3 Curriculum — Academic Medical Center
  • Course Director, Internship Readiness Course — Academic Medical Center

Articles by Dr. Kathryn Mutter

3 articles
An editorial illustration: a small elderly figure stands at the base of an enormous antique magnifying glass on a bare plain beneath a teal sky, a reminder to look closely at what has changed before assuming a urinary infection.
DiagnosisJune 26, 2026

Understanding UTIs in Older Adults

UTIs in older adults are most likely when there are new urinary symptoms or a clear change from baseline. A positive urine test or confusion alone does not prove infection.

A small silhouetted figure stands on a vast cracked arid plain looking toward a colossal glass of water towering many stories tall, the water inside perfectly still, with moisture seeping from its base into the parched earth against a teal sky
Daily CareApril 9, 2025

Nourishing an Aging Body: What a Doctor Wants You to Know

The connection between nutrition, hydration, and wellness in senior care.

A small silhouetted figure stands at the base of an enormous ancient stone staircase rising from a vast cracked and fissured plain, thick roots and vines winding through the weathered stonework as the staircase ascends into a sage green sky
Daily CareFebruary 12, 2025

Strong Foundations: Preventing Falls and Staying Active

A medical guide to understanding fall risks and prevention strategies for older adults.

Dr. Kathryn Mutter — Alula