Dr. Guthrie received her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, CA. She completed her General Surgery Residency training at Loma Linda University Health. She then completed her Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship at Loma Linda University Health.

Dr. Guthrie is an Assistant Professor of Surgery.  Her interest is in Global Surgical Oncology.  She is based at Bere Adventist Hospital in Bere, Chad, providing cancer care and performing research.  She splits her time between Chad and Loma Linda University.