Dr. Katherine Hopkins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katherine Hopkins is a board-certified general surgeon with a specialization in hernia repair and emergency general surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She earned her medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she graduated with Distinction in Research, receiving the Mrs. David Dreiling Surgery Prize. Dr. Hopkins completed her residency in General Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, attaining multiple accolades for her academic excellence and professionalism, including the Faculty & Trainee Professionalism Accolade and Professional Enrichment Stipends. She later completed her fellowship in hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction at Columbia University Medical Center. Her research is focused on the cost-effectiveness of surgical care and postoperative outcomes, and she is widely published in leading surgical journals, including JAMA Surgery and Cancer. Dr. Hopkins is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to her patients.

Research Interests

Awards

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Professional Enrichment Stipend ABSITE Performance

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Faculty & Trainee Professionalism Accolade

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Distinction in Research

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Mrs. David Dreiling Surgery Prize

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George Houston Accounting Achievement Award

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Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honors Society

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)