Gretchen M. (Dickson) Irwin, MD, MBA

Professional Background

Dr. Irwin serves as the Chair for the University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita Department of Family and Community Medicine and Designated Institutional Official for the University of Kansas School of Medicine- Wichita. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA and then attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine receiving her medical degree and completing an area of concentration in Women's Health.

Following medical school, she completed her residency at the University of Missouri Kansas City Family Medicine Residency where she served as Chief Resident and earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Rockhurst University. She then completed fellowships in Operative Obstetrics and Faculty Development. She has previously served as the Family Medicine Clerkship Director for the University of Kansas School of Medicine- Wichita and the Residency Program Director for the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita Family Medicine Residency at Wesley Medical Center, and the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education.

Dr. Irwin currently serves as the treasurer of the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians and on the board of trustees of the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation. She has previously held leadership positions with the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.

• BS, Biology, Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
• MD, Area of Concentration in Women's Health, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
• MBA, Healthcare Leadership, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO