Gabriel Kim

Gabriel Kim, MD, MSE, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) School of Medicine. He concurrently serves as Chief of the Physical Medicine Clinic at Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital and holds the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army, specializing in image-guided procedures for chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries, and spine conditions using musculoskeletal ultrasound and fluoroscopy.

Dr. Kim's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, focusing on sensors, micro/nano systems, and instrumentation
• Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University under Dr. Andre Levchenko’s Signal Transduction and Cell-Cell Communication Lab
• Medical degree (M.D.) from Howard University College of Medicine
• Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the National Capital Consortium (serving as Chief Resident)
• Interventional Pain Fellowship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
• Visiting research internship at Harvard Medical School

His research centers on amputee care, regenerative medicine, and pain management, with a focus on engineering-driven clinical solutions. As principal investigator, he leads a protocol using depth camera technology to analyze gait patterns in limb loss patients, aiming to revolutionize rehabilitation through sensor-based innovation derived from his biomedical engineering expertise.

Dr. Kim's scientific recognition includes:

• Outstanding Performance Award
• Investigative Research Award

He additionally holds four international/U.S. patents and has authored over 29 peer-reviewed publications. In academic service, he mentors medical students and residents at USUHS while leading grant-funded research that bridges military medicine, engineering, and clinical rehabilitation. His clinical leadership at the Physical Medicine Clinic involves a multidisciplinary team providing specialized care for military personnel, with ongoing collaborations to develop novel assessment tools for amputee rehabilitation.