Christine Jun

Christine Jun is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine at City of Hope. She specializes in palliative care and internal medicine, with a focus on global health, medical education, and advance care planning. Dr. Jun also practices at Duarte Cancer Center in Duarte, California.

• Degree: M.D. from University of Illinois Chicago (2009)
• Residency: Tufts Medical Center, Boston (2009–2012)
• Fellowship: Hospice & Palliative Medicine at UC San Diego Health (2019–2020)

Her clinical expertise involves providing palliative care for vulnerable patients, informed by five years as a hospitalist at the University of Chicago and participation in global medical mission trips to countries like North Korea, China, and Honduras. Her research interests bridge palliative medicine with global health initiatives and medical ethics. Two notable publications highlight her work: (1) a 2016 study on physician burnout in end-of-life care, and (2) a 2010 neurobiology study on dendritic spine development in Fmr1 knockout mice. These articles reflect her dual focus on healthcare ethics and neurological research.

Dr. Jun is a board-certified member of the American Board of Internal Medicine (2020) and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She actively contributes to organizations like the Healthcare for Peace Foundation and Global Medical Missions Alliance through volunteer board roles.