Elizabeth Kim is radiology research manager at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Her imaging education started after a 6,000 mile trip from South Korea to Minnesota where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Kim continued her education earning a Master in Health Delivery Science (MHDS) from Cedars-Sinai and an Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Boston University.
ICE Magazine found out more about this rising star with a question-and-answer session.
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. I emigrated to the U.S. to attend college.
Q: How did you first decide to start working in imaging?
A: From a young age, I was fascinated with the concept of medical imaging. Following this interest, I volunteered in high school at a nuclear medicine department at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea, where I curated nuclear medicine scans for research studies.
Q: What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
A: I can contribute to various levels of physician/faculty success as well as their program success by orchestrating the team and interacting with various stakeholders.
Q: What do you like most about your position?
A: It is a unique position requiring a balance between clinical and community needs.
Q: What interests you the most about the imaging field?
A: Imaging is a unique field in health care giving access to contribute to several disease groups with cutting-edge and evolving technologies.
Q: What has been your greatest accomplishment in your field thus far?
A: My greatest accomplishment has been building teams and contributing to team members’ professional growth.
Q: What goals do you have for yourself in the next 5 years?
A: My long-term goal is to be in a role where I can bring maximal positive impact to people and processes involved in delivering high-quality care and research-driven solutions to improve human health.
FUN FACTS
Favorite hobby:
TennisFavorite show:
“The Bear”Favorite food:
FrenchFavorite vacation spot:
Beach with great food1 thing on your bucket list:
River cruise in France
