Stephanie Kuhlmann was born and raised in Oklahoma and is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University. She received her medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa, OK and completed pediatric residency with the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita (KUSM-W). She currently is a Professor of Pediatrics with KUSM-W and practices clinically as a pediatric hospitalist. Dr. Kuhlmann is the Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine with KU Wichita Pediatrics, Pediatric Medical Director for Wesley Childrens Hospital, and Pediatric Section Chair for Wesley Healthcare. She serves on many hospital and community committees and boards.