Educational/Professional Background:
I graduated highschool in South Korea and moved to Washington state soon after. Attending Bellevue college and the University of Washington, I received my Bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2017 and received my Doctor of Dental surgery degree in University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2022.
Any awards or honors:
I won the WMN Korea piano competition in 2004-2007 in South Korea. I’ve received the Dean’s honor list throughout my undergraduate years.
Why you chose the field of dentistry:
Even before I knew I wanted to be a dentist, I knew that I loved working with people and wanted to contribute positively to our society. I fell in love with dentistry because dentistry is the perfect healthcare professional that fulfills these aspects. I love cooperating with my colleagues and staff as a team working towards the same goal and actively promoting the oral health of my community.
Family Information: Only child, parents live in South Korea.
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Hobbies or volunteer services:
I actively participated volunteering at UW fear dental clinic and other outreach programs for many years to learn and serve diverse patient populations. I also participated in elderly projects at UW school of dentistry as a student project assistant to educate and promote oral health care, mostly for Korean and Hispanic elderly populations.
When I’m not in the office, I like to go jogging and hiking and enjoy spending my personal time cafe hopping and studying interests other than dentistry.
How many/what kind of pets do you have?
I have a black, chubby cat and his name is Kuro. Kuro loves eating salmon flavored treats and playing with fishing pole toys.
Dr. Park received my Bachelor’s degree from Bellevue College and her Doctor of Dental surgery degree in University of Washington School of Dentistry. She has actively volunteered at UW free dental clinic and attended dental mission trips to give free dental care to those in need. On her time off she enjoys jogging, hiking and spending time with her cat, Kuro.
