Katelin Thai, DO, was raised in Stockton, CA. She earned her B.S. and M.S. in Biology from the University of the Pacific. She then went on to complete medical school at A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. After graduating, she entered active duty in the United States Air Force where she completed her general surgery internship. She then worked as a flight surgeon for 6 years, completing three operational tours at Altus AFB, Osan AB, and Langley AFB.