Katharine Dalke

 

Katharine Dalke, MD MBE is the Benjamin Rush Associate Professor in Clinical Psychiatry and Vice Chair for Clinical Operations in Psychiatry. She is a board-certified psychiatrist with concentrations in LGBTQI+ mental health and clinical administration. Dr. Dalke earned her BA from Haverford College and her MD and a Masters in Bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her psychiatry residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where she also served as chief resident, and has held a range of clinical, educational, and diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership roles at Penn and Penn State College of Medicine. Dr. Dalke has been recognized with numerous awards for her excellence in teaching and contributions to LGBTQI+ health and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her scholarly work focuses particularly on the mental health of individuals with intersex populations, especially that which informs policies and models that promote culturally responsive healthcare. Dr. Dalke currently serves as Chair of the Pennsylvania Governor's Commission on LGBTQ Affairs.

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