Why did you choose medicine?
My grandmother had inspired me from a young age to become a physician with an old Korean quip, “Every family must have a physician.” The more I learned about medicine and the way it blends science, education and humanity, I knew it would be the perfect fit for me. What I love about medicine is being constantly challenged by new diagnoses, presentations of illnesses and treatments. It is also a great privilege to educate, help and build long-lasting relationships with patients and their families.
What was your path to Yale?
I completed a seven-year accelerated BS-MD program at Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education in New York, followed by internal medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. I chose Yale Cardiology fellowship program for strong clinical training, multiple opportunities for research, and incredibly supportive faculty.
What’s a fun fact about you?
I love spending time outdoors (hiking, camping) or traveling with my husband and our dog, Vasya.
What is your 5-year goal? 10-year? Overall career?
I am pursuing Interventional Echocardiography/Structural Imaging fellowship at Yale. My goal is to become an expert in echocardiography and structural interventions.