Sara L. C. Mackenzie, M.D., M.P.H., completed medical school at the University of California-Davis, and residency in family medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle. She obtained a master's degree in public health from the University of Washington. Dr. Mackenzie provides care for students at the University of Washington; she is also an active member of the University of Washington Health and Wellness Committee - a campus-wide group dedicated to assessing and improving the health of U.W. students. She has taught students — in large and small groups — about health, wellness, and illness; developed health curricula; and organized conferences to enhance communication… between youth and health practitioners. In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Mackenzie serves as a clinical instructor within the University of Washington School of Public Health, responsible for teaching a personal health class, an upper level undergraduate public health class, and she is the West Coast medical consultant for Job Corps, a vocational training program for youth that incorporates basic health care, wellness and employability. Her husband, Paul, and two daughters, Lila and Sydda, fill her life with laughter and balance. Sara enjoys running, horseback riding and gardening with her family.