Katherine Elizabeth Chike-Harris

Katherine Elizabeth Chike-Harris is an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Nursing, Department of Nursing. She holds dual certifications as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), alongside advanced degrees including a PhD and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

• BSN (2007), MSN (2009), DNP (2011) from MUSC College of Nursing
• Post-Master's FNP Certificate from University of Massachusetts-Boston (2021)

Her clinical focus spans pediatric and family primary care, with specialized expertise in telehealth education and integration. She serves rural populations through MUSC Center for Telehealth's school-based telehealth (SBTH) clinics, expanding access beyond the Lowcountry region.

Key research themes include:

• Telehealth applications in nursing
• Curriculum development for telehealth education
• Rural healthcare delivery systems
• Pediatric primary care innovation

A dedicated educator, Dr. Chike-Harris transitioned from adjunct faculty roles (2015-2017) to full-time teaching in MUSC's DNP program, where she spearheads telehealth integration into nursing curricula.