Interview with Dr. Hyunjoon Lee, Current President and Dr. Sanghyun Alex Kim, Past PresidentThe KAMPANY has been a beacon of advocacy, community, and leadership for Korean American physicians in the tristate area. Since its founding in the 1980s, KAMPANY has evolved into a multifaceted organization dedicated to empowering its members while addressing healthcare disparities in...

Dr. Andrew Nam, MD, MBA Organizational Vision and Membership KNI’s Primary Goals and Evolution: KNI (Korean Physicians of NY & NJ of International Medical Alumni) was established to foster socialization, networking, and professional support among physicians who graduated from medical schools in Korea and are now practicing in New York and New Jersey. Over the...

By Ji Hyun (Celine) Kim Looking Back: KAMSA's Founding Program Agenda from 12 Years Ago History and Mission Founded in 2012 under the leadership of Dr. Chul S. Hyun, then-president of the Korean American Medical Association (KAMA), along with a group of dedicated student leaders, the Korean American Medical Student Association (KAMSA) is a national...

By Kendrick Yu and Changbyeong Chae Throughout the 16 years of living in Alabama, I frequently drove my mother for three hours to Atlanta just to see a Korean physician who spoke her language and understood her concerns. The long journey wasn’t just about comfort—it was about trust, something she found lacking in our local...