TCU Pre-Health alumna Dr. Kaitlyn Upton ’16 is currently completing a prestigious fellowship in zoo medicine at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, where she works with a diverse array of aquatic and terrestrial species. During a recent trip to the East Coast, TCU’s Director of the Pre-Health Professions Institute, Dr. Matt Chumchal, had the opportunity to reconnect with Dr. Upton.
While a senior veterinary student, she earned the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Clinical Excellence Award, an honor given to only 82 students nationwide each year. In fact, the year she won, she was one of just two TCU alumni to receive the award, underscoring the university’s strong tradition of preparing future leaders in veterinary medicine.
From her early days as a Horned Frog to her current role caring for some of the ocean’s most remarkable creatures, Dr. Upton continues to exemplify the CSE spirit of curiosity and commitment to make a difference in the world.
