Biography
Inae Kim is a South Korean-South African junior doctor currently working in Groote Schuur Hospital with a passion that lies at the intersection of clinical science research, specifically in viral hepatitis and hepatobiliary diseases, and global health. She is currently involved in research projects within the Hepatobiliary Surgery unit at Groote Schuur Hospital.
She obtained both MBChB and BMedSci (Hons) specializing in Infectious Diseases and Immunology as part of the intercalated programme at University of Cape Town with first class honours. During her studies, she has obtained various awards and scholarships including multiple class medals and the Faculty of Health Science Surgery Prize in her final year of studies.
Inae has held various leadership positions during her studies such as in International Association of Student Surgical Societies, executive committee of South African Surgical Student Societies and Vice President in UCT Surgical Society. She was awarded the Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarship for demonstrating high intellectual power and leadership potential.
At Oxford, Inae hopes to harness both her passions in global health and clinical science research by pursuing research in liver diseases, whilst also pursuing studies to understand how to take research and use it to advocate for changes within the healthcare sphere. She hopes to champion and celebrate diversity through her own identity.