KATHERINE KUTZER

Program Coordinator 2020-2021, Biology (B.S.), Class of 2021

Why do people get sick, and how should we treat them? Over the course of my Duke career, I’ve enjoyed studying the biological aspect of human health, however, through experience and serving in the community, I’ve learned that the medical side of an illness is only part of the story. The Help Desk team works to address the complex social factors that act as barriers for people in the process of receiving medical treatment, and I am excited to serve as an additional support system or resource for members of the Durham community. I look forward to better understanding American health policy, the issues that arise in its implementation, and how it affects the health and wellbeing of individuals. In the process, I hope to question the way our medical system treats patients and possibly identify potential changes.