Paul Kunnath, MD

Dr. Paul Kunnath is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Medicine. He holds several key educational leadership roles, serving as the Associate Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, Director of the Primary Care Track, and Director of Clinical Interviewing. A product of Midwest institutions, Dr. Kunnath earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and his Doctor of Medicine from Saint Louis University, where he also completed his internal medicine residency and served as Chief Medical Resident.

Dr. Kunnath has been an active and engaged member of the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) since 2017. His commitment to the organization is highlighted by his leadership within the Midwest region, where he has served as Chair of the Midwest Region Vignette Review Committee and Chair of the Midwest Regional Poster Review Committee. Nationally, he is a member of the SGIM Ethics Committee. He is also a frequent contributor to SGIM’s academic discourse, having presented at numerous national and regional meetings on topics such as high-value care and medical education.

Beyond his extensive involvement with SGIM, Dr. Kunnath has a proven track record of leadership. He currently chairs the Missouri ACP Poster Committee and the SLU Hospital Citizenship Peer Review Committee. His experience directing educational tracks , developing curricula , and mentoring numerous residents and medical students who have matched at prestigious institutions demonstrates his dedication to fostering the next generation of general internists.

With his deep roots in the region, established leadership within Midwest SGIM, and passion for academic medicine, Dr. Kunnath is well-suited for the role of Membership Chair. He is eager to apply his experience to further strengthen the SGIM community by engaging current members and welcoming new colleagues to the organization.