A Shared Stethoscope: The Kim Siblings, From Seoul to Sibu

The sterile scent of antiseptic, the hushed whispers, the stark white walls of a hospital’s interior – these were the hallmarks of Dr. Kim Doyoung’s world at 18. 

“Cancer,” he said, the word a heavy weight. It was a cruel twist for a young man fascinated by the brain, who dreamt of research and innovation. At such a tender age, he faced grueling chemotherapy, relentless fatigue, and the ever-present fear of mortality.

But amidst the darkness, a spark ignited. “Witnessing the doctors and nurses fight for my life awakened something within me,” he shared, eyes shining with determination. “I wanted to offer others the same hope and compassion.”

This newfound purpose led him to pursue Medicine at SEGi University. “My father encouraged me to start with a medical degree,” he explains, “a foundation of stability and flexibility.” But the path to medical school wasn’t without its hurdles. “The mandatory military service for Korean men loomed over me,” Doyoung recalls. “I worried that two years of service would put me behind my peers.” Then, there was the cancer itself, a formidable opponent that tested his physical and emotional limits. “Losing my hair was the least of my worries,” he says with a wry smile.

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