Dr. Catherine DeVries has been honored as the Urology Care Foundation Humanitarian Recognition Award Winner for 30+ years of commitment to the surgical patient around the world. Dr. Devries is named as the inaugural recipient for the award, setting a seasoned precedent for future recipients to aspire to.
Dr. DeVries is active within the global surgery community as Founding Director of the University of Utah Center for Global Surgery and is a globally recognized leader within her subspecialty for her fierce advocacy to surgical care. More information about Dr. deVries' achievement alongside numerous other Humanitarian Recognition Award nominees can be found at https://www.urologyhealth.org/humanitarianism/humanitarians-in-urology/humanitarian-recognition-award.
The Urology Care Foundation which has awarded the prize is the official foundation of the American Urological Association, and recognizes stand out humanitarian servants in its efforts to improve patients’ lives through a shared commitment to advance research, educate patients and support global Humanitarian efforts in urology.
The University of Utah Center for Global Surgery is tremendously proud of Dr. DeVries and her lifetime of accomplishment and service which is recognized by this award. We belive in your continued work and are honored to have you on our team. Congratulations Catherine!