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Kathryn M Yorkston, PhD

Title: Professor Emeritus
Division: Speech-Language Pathology

Kathy Yorkston is a UW professor and Head of the Division of Speech Pathology in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Teaching Interests

Dr. Yorkston teaches:

  • Rehab 539: Communication Disorders in Rehabilitation
  • Rehab 520 D: Foundations of Rehabilitation Science
  • Rehab 520 D: Evidence-Based Rehabilitation

Clinical Interests

Dr. Yorkston's clinical interests include the Neuromuscular Clinic for Speech and Swallowing Disorders.

Research Interests

Her research interests include motor speech disorders in adults.

Education and Training

  • B.A. in Speech Pathology, Stanford University
  • Ph.D. in Speech Pathology, University of Oregon
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