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Yoolim Jung

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Bio

My life goals center around making a meaningful impact in healthcare by improving access to care for underserved communities and promoting health equity. Through my experiences, I have developed a passion for supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and creating environments grounded in empathy, inclusion, and empowerment. As a future Physician Assistant (PA), I aim to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while advocating for those facing systemic healthcare barriers. I am particularly passionate about addressing health disparities. While teaching in a Title I school in Georgia, I witnessed how socioeconomic inequalities impacted my students’ development. This experience inspired me to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH), where I learned how social determinants like race and immigration status influence health outcomes. I am driven to help those who face difficulties accessing care due to these systemic factors. As a PA, I will continue this work by treating patients and advocating for health equity. I am also passionate about education and mentorship. My roles as a teacher, mentor, and teaching assistant have shown me the power of fostering inclusive, learner-centered environments. I am a great candidate because of my diverse experiences and commitment to advocacy. My background in teaching, public health, and clinical settings has prepared me to be a culturally competent, empathetic provider who advocates for health equity and is committed to reducing barriers to care and improving outcomes for underserved communities.

Education

Tufts University

Master's degree program
2024 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Medicine

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master's degree program
2018 - 2020
  • Majors:
    • Public Health

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor's degree program
2012 - 2016
  • Majors:
    • International/Globalization Studies

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      Physician Assistant Educator

    • Medical Assistant and Medical Scribe

      2021 – 20232 years
    • Data Analyst

      2020 – 20211 year
    • Secondary Mathematics Teacher

      2016 – 20182 years

    Research

    • Public Health

      Research Assistant and Data Analyst
      2012 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Tufts University School of Medicine — Volunteer
      2024 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship