Dr. Kate Smith is the Executive Director of the Delaware Academy of Medicine/Delaware Public Health Association. She immigrated to the United States from Australia in 1988 and holds dual citizenship. She obtained her bachelor of science degree in nuclear engineering, her medical degree, and her master of public health degree before moving to Delaware.
Dr. Smith has led research projects on foreign and domestic immunization practices, the role of women and sexism in American society, and the use of advance directives in Delaware. The results of her research have led to new practices for heat-stable vaccines and high-heat cold chain breaks in New South Wales, Australia, and the normalization of end-of-life conversations.
Dr. Smith has worked to improve the health of residents of Aruba, as well as people in Atlanta and Chicago, during her medical training, and has fought for the health and well-being of children throughout her career. Her dual degree and dual citizenship allow her a unique perspective on medicine, public health, and how these concentrations interact on an international stage.
As clinical liaison for the Delaware Academy of Medicine/Delaware Public Health Association, Dr. Smith used her knowledge of medicine and public health to educate the members of her community on topics like vaccination, chronic disease, healthy behaviors, and nutrition. She coordinates the Academy/DPHA’s student internship program, is the publisher of the Delaware Journal of Public Health, is a member of the American Public Health Association, and is a volunteer crew member aboard Delaware’s Tall Ship, the Kalmar Nyckel.