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Yoolim Jung

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Education
  • Korean
  • Music
  • Research
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Public Health
  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Global Health
  • Nutrition and Health
  • History
  • Public Policy

Reading

  • Academic
  • Cultural
  • Humanities
  • Health
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Social Science
  • Social Issues

I read books daily.

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.)
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Medical Assistant and Medical Scribe

    Hospital & Health Care

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2023

  • Data Analyst

    Public Policy

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Secondary Mathematics Teacher

    Education

    Jan 2016 – Jan 2018

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Physician Assistant Educator
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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