Undergraduate Institution: Chung-Ang University
Medical School: Chung-Ang University School of Medicine
PGY-1: Emory University School of Medicine
Jongmok grew up in South Korea, where an inspiring high school lecture on Connectomics sparked his journey into neuroscience. He pursued his undergraduate studies in medicine at Chung-Ang University in Seoul, discovering a passion for caring for patients with neurological problems. After completing his first neurology residency at Samsung Medical Center, he followed his calling for movement disorders, spending a year as a fellow. Jongmok firmly believes greater achievements come from stepping out of our comfort zones. Now, he is on the verge of a new challenge, starting anew as a resident at Emory. Emory was his first choice, captivated by the warmth of its people, educational atmosphere and excellence in research and patient care. In his free time, Jongmok enjoys experimenting with various flavors of instant noodles, entertaining his cats with fervor and spending quality time with his family. A true grunge and nu-metal fan, you can often find him screeching and growling along to his favorite tunes in his car.