Katherine Ward
HEALTH PHYSICIST
About Me
731-343-4505
katvward@gmail.com
Nashville, Tennessee
Ambitious and self-motivated professional with interests in heath physics, healthcare administration, data science, and quality assurance. Graduate of Union University with a BS in Physics, University of Alabama at Birmingham with an MS in Health Physics, and previous Mayo Clinic (Jacksonville) Medical Health Physics intern. Attending Union University (online) to complete an MBA with an emphasis in Healthcare Management (Jan – Dec 2026).
Professional Experience
Medical Health Physics Intern
Mayo Clinic | May 2024 – September 2024
- Dosimetry research, coding.
- Personnel, workplace monitoring.
- Instrumentation- calibration and applications.
- Regulatory analysis.
Administrative Assistant
Jackson Christian School | August 2022 – May 2024
- Assist senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Record keeping, data entry, and communications.
- General upkeep, event planning, office duties.
Preschool Teacher
Jackson Christian School | August 2014 – August 2022
- Plan and implement lesson plans to meet national standards.
- Incorporate and encourage STEM interest.
- Work cooperatively with teachers, administators, and parents to help stuents reach learning objectives.
Education
Union University
Master of Business Administration | January 2026 – December 2026
Healthcare Management
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Science in Health Physics | August 2023 – December 2024
Union University
Bachelor of Science in Physics | August 2015 – May 2021
Gateway Christian School
High School Diploma | August 2011 – May 2015
Software
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Python
- Canva
- MATLAB
- ImageJ / Fiji
- Quickbooks
- iMovie & Adobe
Research
Radioactive Seed Localization for Nonpalpable Breast Lesions
A “No Later Than Date” Dosimetric Approach
Mayo Clinic | May 2024 – November 2024