Kate Coursey

Kate (She/Her/Hers) grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah with her parents and younger sister. She spent her childhood hiking and backpacking in Utah's wilderness, and to this day she loves spending time outdoors. After receiving her BA in English from Occidental College, she took four years off from school, including a year spent teaching English in India on a Fulbright grant. As a medical student at UCLA, Kate furthered her interest in global health by conducting a year-long research project on HPV vaccination in rural India, and she discovered a thriving community of writers who helped nurture her love of writing short stories.

Kate chose Med-Peds for many reasons – a desire to understand how disease impacts patients across the life course, the versatility of Med-Peds training for working in global health settings, the tight-knit community of individuals committed to equity in healthcare, and the impeccable vibes. She was specifically drawn to the diverse rotation sites and patient populations served by UCLA, as well as the Med-Peds faculty who go above and beyond to help residents pursue their passions. In the future, Kate hopes to continue making global health and narrative medicine a part of her career, and she is excited to

further define her clinical interests during residency (in true Med-Peds fashion, she’s not entirely sure what she wants to do with her life). She is excited to join the Global Health Pathway this upcoming year.

Kate’s favorite things to do in LA include exploring cute coffee shops, long beach walks, neighborhood runs, and drinking excessive amounts of boba. She also takes advantage of the hiking scene in LA and surrounding areas – her next big hiking goal is San Gorgonio. Her favorite TV shows to binge include Love is Blind, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Grey’s Anatomy, and of course watching The Bachelorette with her co-interns.

Education:

Medical School – University of California, Los Angeles
Undergrad – University of Utah