Dr. Young Kim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Young Kim, MD, FACS is an assistant professor of surgery at Duke University School of Medicine and a faculty member in the Division of Vascular Surgery. He is a dual-board certified surgeon committed to improving patient outcomes using open surgical and advanced endovascular techniques to treat a broad spectrum of vascular diseases, including aortic, cerebrovascular, mesenteric, and peripheral arterial diseases. His research centers on advancing therapies for vascular disease, quality improvement in vascular surgical postoperative care, and promoting excellence in surgical education.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical & Research Fellow

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Massachusetts General Hospital • Massachusetts General Hospital

Completed a fellowship focusing on vascular and endovascular surgery.

NIH T32 Research Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine • University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Participated in research related to vascular surgery.

General Surgery Resident

2014-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine • University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Completed a residency in general surgery.

General Surgery Intern

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine • University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Completed an internship in general surgery.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)