Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University (2018)
About me: I was born and raised in South Korea, immigrated to the US, and attended CWRU to study biochemistry. I initially became interested in global health when I went on a mission trip to Cambodia. The realization that the unequal distribution of money, power, and resources throughout the world had disproportionate and tangible effects on health outcomes of people was deeply shocking and frustrating to me. After this eye-opening experience, it taught me how privileged I am and that I wanted to fight injustices that vulnerable populations suffer from. Specifically, I want to bring positive changes in the lives of underserved and vulnerable populations throughout the world by tackling issues such as climate change, poverty, and health policy, in addition to providing direct patient care. The problems that resource-poor regions of the world have are multifactorial and interconnected, and I often feel overwhelmed. However, I find solace in the fact that I can collaborate with others, like my fellow WMP members, who truly care about global health issues and want to bring real change.