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
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENT
Beginning Sep 2026
Spectrum Dermatology, Seattle, WA
Dermatologist
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
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
