EDUCATION
May 2022
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
Doctor of Medicine
Dec 2017
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Master of Arts, Occupational Therapy
- GPA: 3.91
- The Order of Arete Honors
Jun 2014
University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science, General Biology
- GPA: 3.82
- Magna Cum Laude
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Jul 2023 - Jun 2026
University of Colorado Dermatology, Aurora, CO
Resident Physician, Dermatology
Jul 2022 - Jun 2023
Sky Ridge Medical Center Transitional Year, Lone Tree, CO
Resident Intern
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Dermatology
Board Certified Dermatologist
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENT
Beginning Sep 2026
Spectrum Dermatology, Seattle, WA
Dermatologist
CLINICAL INTERESTS
- Acne and acne scarring
- Korean-inspired cosmetic dermatology
- Eczema
- Rosacea
- Skin cancer screening and surgery
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
Mar 2024 - Mar 2027
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
National Resident and Fellows Committee Member
Aug 2021 – Jun 2022
Dermatology Interest Group, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Co-President
Nov 2018 - Jun 2022
CU School of Medicine Professionalism Committee, Aurora, CO
Class of 2022 Professionalism Representative
Aug 2021 - Dec 2024
Dermatology DAWN Clinic, Aurora, CO
Co-President and Dermatology Volunteer
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- American Medical Association
PUBLICATIONS
- Cao A, Zita S, Kim W, Stevenson EM, Goodman LH, Wang M, Hugh J, Guidry J, Mirhossaini R, Lazorwitz A, Stephen S, Newman S. The effect of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices on acne vulgaris: A prospective cohort study. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026 Feb 19. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70912. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41714837.
- Kim W, Sivesind T. Patient Perceptions of Dermatologic Photography: Scoping Review. JMIR Dermatol. 2022;5(1):e33361. doi: 10.2196/33361.
- Kim W, Wolfe SM, Zagona-Prizio C, Dellavalle RP. Skin of Color Representation on Wikipedia: Cross-sectional Analysis. JMIR Dermatol. 2021;4(2):e27802. doi: 10.2196/27802.
- Sivesind TE, Szeto MD, Kim W, Dellavalle RP. Google Trends in Dermatology: Scoping Review of the Literature. JMIR Dermatol. 2021;4(1):e27712. doi: 10.2196/27712.
PRESENTATIONS
- Glucocorticoids in Dermatology, Dermatology Resident Lecture, University of Colorado Jan 2026.
- Calciphylaxis. Internal Medicine Resident Lecture, University of Colorado. Dec 2025.
- Skin Ulcerations, Dermatology Resident Lecture, University of Colorado. Nov 2025.
- Basics of Dermatology. Medical Student Lecture, University of Colorado. Apr 2026.
- Basics of Dermatology. Medical Student Lecture, University of Colorado. Apr 2025.
- Basics of Dermatology. Medical Student Lecture, University of Colorado. Apr 2024.
- Skin of Color Representation on Wikipedia. Colorado Dermatologic Society Annual Meeting. 2021.
PRIOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Jun 2016 - May 2017
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Classroom Assistant
Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice, Los Angeles, CA
Graduate Assistant
Sep 2014 - Apr 2015
Henry Jackson Foundation, San Diego, CA
Molecular Biology Research Assistant
Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
UCSD Biology, San Diego, CA
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
HONORS
- Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award Honorable Mention, University of Colorado Dermatology Residency 2024
- The Order of Arete Honors, University of Southern California
- Magna Cum Laude, University of California, San Diego
- Excellence in Teaching Honorable Mention, University of California, San Diego