My bio
Kathryn Hitchcock, MD, PhD, is an associate professor in the BOB体育 department of radiation oncology.
Dr. Hitchcock attended the University of Wyoming to earn her bachelor鈥檚 degree in chemical engineering. She then pursued further higher education, earning a master鈥檚 in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland and a doctoral degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Cincinnati. She also earned her medical degree at the University of Cincinnati.
Following her education, Dr. Hitchcock completed an internship at BOB体育 in the department of internal medicine and her residency in the department of radiation oncology. She is board certified with the American Board of Radiology, and a member of the American College of Radiation Oncology, American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, Florida Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiological Society of North America.
Dr. Hitchcock has clinical experience in all disease sites, and been recognized for her work. She was awarded both the Medical Student and Community Education Award and the Society of Teaching Scholars Outstanding Resident Educator Award among various other recognitions.
Board certifications
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Radiation Oncology
American Board of Radiology
Education
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Residency - Radiation Oncology
University of Florida, 2013-2017
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Internship - Internal Medicine
University of Florida, 2012-2013
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Doctor of Philosophy - Biomedical Engineering
University of Cincinnati, 2006-2010
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Medical Doctorate - Medicine
University of Cincinnati, 2004-2012
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Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Maryland College Park, 2001-2004
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Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering with Honors English
University of Wyoming, 1992-1996
My areas of focus
- Anal cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Keloids
- Liver cancer - hepatocellular carcinoma
- Melanoma
- Oral cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Penile cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Renal cell carcinoma
- Renal pelvis or ureter cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Throat or larynx cancer
- Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer
Specialties
Additional languages
- Spanish
Gender
Female
Accomplishments
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Medical Student & Community Education Award
University of Florida, 2017
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Outstanding Resident Educator Award
Society of Teaching Scholars, 2017
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Top Intern
University of Florida, Department of Internal Medicine, 2013
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Scholarship
Louise W. Rauh Scholarship Foundation, 2012
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Fellowship
Jacob D. and Lillian Rindsberg Memorial, 2009