Kate H Kraft, MD, MHPE, FACS, FAAP

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Cheng-Yang Chang
Professor of Pediatric Urology
Clinical Professor of Urology
Medical School
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University of Michigan
Urology
1500 East Medical Center Drive/3875 Taubman Center, SPC 5330
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5330
Available to mentor
Kate H Kraft, MD, MHPE, FACS, FAAP
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Clinical Professor
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    • Qualifications
    • MHPE, Master of Health Professions Education Program
      University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, United States
      2021 - 2023

    Research Overview

    Dr. Kraft conducts clinical research in cryptorchidism, pediatric genitourinary imaging, and pediatric urolithiasis. Her primary area of research is in surgical education, examining development of intraoperative autonomy and performance for surgical trainees as training programs prepare urology residents for safe, independent practice. She also studies how the growth of women in urology residency will impact the future urology workforce and the delivery of urologic care. She collaborates with the University of Michigan Center for Surgical Training and Research (C-STAR) and mentors fellows, residents, and medical students within University of Michigan and extramurally in their surgical education research

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    • Journal Article
      Trends in Pediatric Urology Resident Operative Exposure and Autonomy: An 11-Year National Study.
      Patel TH, Glick H, Park YS, Hogan SO, Badalato GM, Mayer WA, Kraft KH. Urol Pract, 2026 Sep 18; 101097UPJ0000000000001090 DOI:10.1097/UPJ.0000000000001090
      PMID: 42758082
    • Journal Article
      Are Urology Residents Losing Autonomy? A National Analysis of ACGME Case Log Data from 2013 to 2023.
      Lynch NB, Giannaris ES, Kinley A, Samuel J, Park YS, Hogan SO, Kraft KH, Mayer WA, Badalato GM. J Surg Educ, 2026 Aug 28; 83 (10): 104130 DOI:10.1016/j.jsurg.2026.104130
      PMID: 42664721
    • Journal Article
      Ten-year fellowship trainee trends for open and minimally invasive pediatric pyeloplasty in the United States.
      Siebert AL, Kraft KH, Kolon TF, Nelson CP, Borer JG. J Pediatr Urol, 2026 Aug 5; 106187 DOI:10.1016/j.jpurol.2026.106187
      PMID: 42618358
    • Journal Article
      Faculty-Resident Concordance in Workplace-Based Operative Assessment Using the SIMPL Platform in Urology Residency.
      Khoei AA, Awan R, Porter E, Meyer K, Irani S, Daignault-Newton S, Wang RS, George BC, Kraft KH. Urology, 2026 Jun 16; DOI:10.1016/j.urology.2026.06.023
      PMID: 42302915
    • Journal Article
      Burnout in urology is a quality of care problem, and joy in work is the solution.
      Bowman M, Lam JS, Koo K, Kraft KH, Harris A, North A. Urol Pract, 2026 May 27; 101097UPJ0000000000001027 DOI:10.1097/UPJ.0000000000001027
      PMID: 42201807
    • Journal Article
      IP64-02 TEN-YEAR TRAINEE TRENDS FOR OPEN AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE PEDIATRIC PYELOPLASTY IN THE UNITED STATES
      Siebert AL, Nelson C, Kraft K, Kolon T, Borer J. Journal of Urology, 2026 Apr 30; 215 (5S): e1277 DOI:10.1097/01.ju.0001191664.04077.0e.02
    • Journal Article
      IP72-02 UROLOGY RESIDENT SURGICAL AUTONOMY: A NATIONAL ANALYSIS OF ACGME CASE LOG DATA FROM 2013-2023
      Giannaris ES, Lynch NB, Park YS, Hogan S, Kraft K, Mayer WA, Badalato GM. Journal of Urology, 2026 Apr 30; 215 (5S): e1431 DOI:10.1097/01.ju.0001191712.14668.1a.02
    • Journal Article
      Kate H. Kraft, MD, MHPE
      Kraft KH. Urology Practice, 2025 Dec 17; DOI:10.1097/upj.0000000000000944

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    Department News

    Medical School Honors Three Faculty Members with Endowed Professorships

    The University of Michigan Medical School celebrates Dr. Salami, Dr. Kraft and Dr. Gupta on receiving endowed professorships, one of the institution’s highest faculty honors.
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    Dr. Kate Kraft Authors the AUA’s Latest Quality Improvement Issue Brief

    Dr. Kate Kraft Authors the AUA’s Latest Quality Improvement Issue Brief highlighting the critical link between physician burnout and the quality of urologic care.
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    Kate Kraft,MD, MHPE, FACS, FAAP: Shaping the Future of Urology Training

    Dr. Kate Kraft has made an enduring impact on surgical education at Michigan Medicine and beyond. A dedicated mentor and nationally recognized leader in urology training, she served as the University of Michigan Urology Residency Program Director from 2018–2023, guiding the program to a top national ranking and advancing innovative approaches to resident assessment and readiness for practice. Currently, Dr. Kraft chairs the ACGME Review Committee for Urology and serves as a senior editor for the American Board of Urology Examination Committee. Her passion for education—rooted in an early fascination with the history of medicine—continues to shape the next generation of surgeons through thoughtful leadership, curricular innovation, and a deep commitment to learner growth.