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Grace J. Kim, MD, is a Clinical Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School in the Department of Surgery. She serves as Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Surgery and Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program. As Director of General Surgery at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care, she combines clinical expertise in hernias, gastrointestinal tract surgery, and minimally invasive techniques with a commitment to surgical education and global surgery initiatives.
- BS, cum laude, Yale University (1996)
- MD, Weill Cornell Medicine (2000)
- General Surgery Residency, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center (2005)
- Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center (2006)
Her research focuses on surgical education and global surgery, particularly addressing language barriers in minimally invasive surgical training and developing low-cost simulation platforms for resource-limited settings. Recent publications highlight her work in AI-driven surgical skill assessment, psychomotor proficiency tools, and educational equity in Francophone countries.
Scientific Awards:
- Election into the Academy of Surgical Educators (2024 cohort)
- Multiple Patient Choice Awards (last decade)
- Teaching Awards for surgical education excellence
Dr. Kim actively mentors surgical residents and leads global initiatives such as the ALL-SAFE module, which aims to improve laparoscopic surgery education in Africa. Her work bridges clinical practice, educational innovation, and international collaboration.
