Kate Schmidt, PA

Bio

Kate Schmidt PA-C, MPH is a bilingual (English-Spanish) physician assistant. Prior to beginning her work in infectious diseases, she worked as an EMT in Fort Worth for 10 years. She holds dual master’s degrees from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Physician Assistant Studies (2018) and Public Health (2014). Kate received her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Austin College in 2008. While at Austin College she was able to pursue her love of medicine and Spanish through volunteering at a rural medicine clinic in Santa Marta, El Salvador and studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

During her free time, Kate enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time with family and friends and being a devoted dog mom.

Education - Undergraduate

  • Place: Austin College
    Year: 2008
    Degree: B.A.
    Major/ Program: Spanish major; Psychology minor

Advanced Degrees

  • Place: University of North Texas Health Science Center
    Year: 2018
    Degree: Master of Physican Assistant Studies
  • Place: University of North Texas Health Science Center
    Year: 2014
    Degree: Master of Public Health

Licensure and Board Certification

  • Place: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
    Year: 2017
  • Place: Basic Cardiac Life Support
    Year: 2017
  • Place: Certified in Public Health
    Year: 2014
  • Place: Texas Physician Assistant Board
    Year: 2018

Professional Memberships

  • Place: American Academy of Physician Assistants
    Year: 2015
  • Place: Texas Association of Physician Assistants
    Year: 2015

Languages

  • Spanish - fluent