Dr. Catherine deVries is Professor of Surgery (Urology and Global Surgery) and Adjunct Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine (Public Health) at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She was the founding Director of the Center for Global Surgery, the first academic center of its kind.
While pediatric urology has been her clinical focus, she has been active in the development of sustainable global urology and surgery since 1992. In 1994, she founded International Volunteers in Urology (now IVUmed) and served as its President for 20 years. She has developed and continues to teach courses in health systems, surgery and public health and in engineering innovation for low resource settings as well as surgical systems management for low and middle-income countries.
Dr. deVries’ honors include the Jean Fourcroy Leadership Award (2022), David Frank Medal for Pediatric Urology (2022), Urology Care Foundation Humanitarian Recognition Award (2021), USANZ Cristchurch Medal (2017), Societe Internationale d’Urologie Albert Schweitzer Teaching Award (2015), American College of Surgeons Humanitarian (2012), AUA Distinguished Contribution 2009, The Southeastern Section AUA Presidential Lectureship 2009, The American Urological Association’s Honorary Member 2007, and the American Medical Association’s Dr. Nathan Davis International Award in Medicine 2006.
When not engaged in medical activities, she and her husband, Scott Lucas, run a small ranch at the base of the Uinta Mountains.