About Me
Hometown: Waterboro, Maine
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University
Bio: Kate grew up in Maine and moved from Boston to Salt Lake City in the summer of 2021 to begin her medical training at the University of Utah. Before medical school, Kate spent 15 years teaching and performing as a orchestral violinist, and is now a member of the newly formed UUSOM string quartet. Her academic interests include reproductive health justice and psychological development and wellness during established adulthood. As a population health scholar, Kate hopes to participate in research on improving patient experience through trauma-informed healthcare approaches. In addition, Kate looks forward to learning from Intermountain physicians who are practicing innovative approaches to improving health outcomes through patient-centered care. After medical school, Kate would like to work in Utah as a family practice physician focusing on women's health. In her free time, Kate loves reading, eating all the foods, and canyoneering with her two children.