Dr. Katherine Hoerster

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katherine D. Hoerster is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Health Systems and Population Health and also serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. She specializes in clinical psychology, focusing on veteran health and the multilevel determinants of health behaviors. Her work emphasizes health promotion, particularly in developing behavioral weight loss interventions and peer support interventions aimed at improving health outcomes. With a strong academic background, she holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from San Diego State University, as well as a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion from the same institution and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Connecticut College. Hoerster is committed to translating her research findings into actionable health strategies that can support veterans and improve community health.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.