Brian Y. Kim

Dr. Brian Y. Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the UCI School of Medicine, where he specializes in family and sports medicine. He is a board-certified specialist with UCI Health and serves as a team physician for UC Irvine Athletics.

His clinical and research focus includes metabolic bone health, sports nutrition, overuse and bone stress injuries, and adolescent sports medicine. He has extensive experience working with athletes across numerous sports, including track and field, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, and Olympic-level competitors at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

• Sports Medicine
• Metabolic Bone Health
• Running Medicine
• Sports Nutrition
• Ultrasound-Guided Injections
• Adolescent Health

Dr. Kim's work reflects a strong integration of clinical care, preventive medicine, and research, particularly in the context of active individuals and athletes. His training background and multidisciplinary approach emphasize the role of exercise as medicine.

Scientific Awards:

• Resident Scholarship Award, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)

Dr. Kim is actively involved in medical education and clinical service. He has contributed to residency training and fellowship education through his role at UCI School of Medicine. While no specific grants are mentioned, his prior research on the female athlete triad and bone stress injuries indicates engagement with funded or institutional academic projects.

He has no known associated labs or research teams described in the text, but his clinical practice and institutional affiliations support a collaborative, multidisciplinary model of care.