Dr. Lily Kim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Lily H. Kim graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree before earning her Doctor of Optometry degree with honors. Following her graduation, she completed a residency in Hospital-Based Primary Care at the San Francisco Veteran’s Medical Center. Dr. Kim has experience working in multi-doctor optometry and ophthalmology clinics. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry and a Fellow of the International Academy of Optometry and Medical Consultants. Dr. Kim has served as a board member of the Santa Clara County Optometric Society and has actively volunteered her time to serve underserved communities.

Research Interests

Optometry Primary Care Ophthalmology

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.