Katie Winner earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Math from The Pennsylvania State University in 2006, where she conducted research on brain pathways and addiction and was a published author. She was also active in student government and led the Women in Science club. She went on to earn her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Penn State in 2011 and has worked in the Emergency Department since. For the past seven years, she has served as Lead APP at WVUH, helping develop training programs and protocols. She is certified in ATLS, ACLS, PALS, and BLS. She has extensive experience treating a wide range of conditions, including addiction, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.