Overview
Work History
Education
Awards and Scholarships
Publications
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer work
Experience and Leadership
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Honglip Park

San Francisco,CA

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

President

UCSF Student Government
San Francisco, CA
  • Elected President of Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA)
  • Represent the GPSA Assembly and advocate for all UCSF students

Vice President of Internal Affairs

UCSF Student Government
San Francisco, CA
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Elected Vice President of Internal Affairs at Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA)
  • Responsible for documenting meeting minutes and ensuring attendance records were publicly available
  • Maintained effective communication with campus publications, such as Synapse, the student newspaper; consistently provided reports when required.
  • Served as Election Chairperson
  • Hosted the 11th Annual UCSF Formal at the Exploratorium to foster camaraderie among the School of Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Graduate divisions. The event featured a mini bar and music, set in one of San Francisco’s most classic venues, the Exploratorium.
  • Collaborated on updating funding guidelines that included general budget enhancements for all categories in Registered Campus Organizations (RCOs), specifically emphasizing improvements within the food sector at the Student Organization Fair.
  • Participated in the development of the Clipper BayPass Pilot Program through Campus Life Services, an evolution of the Muni Class Pass. This initiative expanded access to unlimited trips across bus, rail, and ferry services in the Bay Area. Notably, the expansion did not increase the Student Transit Fee, which remained at $272 per year. The program was implemented in collaboration with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA).
  • Organized the Sumner and Hermine Marshall Endowed Last Lecture featuring Dr. Tuan, who spoke on the theme, 'If you had but one lecture to give, what would you say?' This interprofessional event showcased Dr. Tuan’s journey, highlighting her professional, personal, spiritual, and cultural experiences that led her to UCSF.
  • Organized a range of on-campus events including Cultural Night, Alumni Social, and Llamas at UCSF, enhancing student engagement and mental well-being. These events featured diverse ethnic foods and music, enriching the campus cultural experience.

Student Health Advisory Committee

University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
  • Represented the Professional Schools of Student Health and Advisory Committee (SHAC).

Course Coordinator

University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
  • Student Professionalism and Ethics Association (SPEA), Elective Coordinator, 2022 – 2024, Managed the coordination of the DentSci 181 course on Professionalism-Ethics in Dentistry during the Spring 2023 and 2024. Invited guest speakers, mainly consisting of professors from UCSF and the University of the Pacific, to deliver presentations to dental students enrolled in the elective course. The course covered a variety of topics, including 'Morality is Group Action,' 'Ethical and Compassionate Response to Harm Events,' 'The Ethical Challenge of Patient Bias in the Dental Setting,' 'What the Ancient Greeks Can Teach Dentists about Ethics,' and 'Professional Projects and Institutional Change in Healthcare,' among others.

Practice Management Analyst

Dental Clinic Management Support Team
Busan, Korea
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Served as a practice management analyst for a dentistry clinic affiliated with Dong-Eui University's dental hygienics department
  • Conducted regular monitoring of health and patient care practices to ensure compliance with relevant health regulations
  • Collaborated on business planning and the streamlining of administrative processes to optimize clinic operations
  • Utilized geospatial analysis of patient distribution and treatment volume to determine the most effective advertising and promotional strategies for the clinic.

Lab Research

Dallas Lab
Corvallis, Oregon
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Served on the Project: The relationship between enzymatic activity in bovine milk and heat treatments to improve the health of premature infants
  • The goal of the research was to determine how the duration time and temperature of different pasteurization methods alter the activity of the critical enzyme in bovine milk to contribute to producing dairy products efficiently with containing a higher quantity of activated enzymes
  • Assisted with processing, organizing, and summarization of data as well as reported experiment results using a variety of scientific and statistical software applications and program platforms.

Military Service

Haeundae District Public Office
Busan, Korea
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Represented public office personnel, served as a Representative from 2013 to 2014
  • Instructed the public office personnel in Haeundae District office on administrative protocols while serving as a community liaison with South Korean Military Manpower Administration
  • Acquired statistical data for the Civil Defense Drill and offered translation services for Haeundae district social and cultural events such as the International Sand Festival
  • Interacted with all segments of society, including the urban poor who were often hidden from media depictions
  • Communication with personnel or soldiers who had discontentment or even trauma gained from the previous camp.

Pre-doctoral Internship

Angle Dental Office
Seoul, Korea
  • Completed a pre-doctoral internship under the guidance of Dr. Heon-Jae Cho, a former professor of orthodontics at the University of the Pacific
  • Attended morning conferences that involved collaborative discussions on diagnosis and treatment planning with the orthodontic and oral maxillofacial departments
  • Topics included case-studies covering a range of topics, such as treatment protocols for both surgical and non-surgical orthodontic treatment, diagnosis and treatment planning, pre-surgical orthodontic treatment supervision, surgical treatment planning (including virtual surgery and splint fabrication), post-surgery analysis, and surgical precision analysis
  • Acquired proficiency in 3D cephalometric analysis and superimposition techniques using software programs
  • Discussed maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeries cases under the guidance of Dr. Myung Jin Kim, a formal Seoul National University Dental Hospital Director.

Summer Internship

3D ONS Inc
Seoul, Korea
  • The company specializes in the development of an integrated software solution for digitizing a wide range of dental specialties, including orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, implantology, and prosthetic care
  • Explored the limitations of two-dimensional diagnostic approaches in dentistry and the advantages of adopting digitalized 3-dimensional diagnostic methods, with a focus on the applications of artificial intelligence
  • Experienced an in-depth analysis of the potential market and marketing strategies, with a view to identifying key opportunities for growth and development.

Dentist Shadow

Sunflower Dental
Portland, Oregon
  • Observed dental procedures, treatments, and operations as well as participated in daily discussions
  • Organized dental instruments and set-up for routine procedures
  • Delivered brief educational material to patients under the guidance of Dr
  • Fay Gyapong Porter
  • Participated in daily discussions and sessions on academic topics in dentistry with the mentor.

Comparative Analysis of the Mandibular Condyle in

University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
  • Analyzed and evaluated the geometric morphometric data of an established mouse model where molars were extracted from the maxillary right quadrant during prepuberty
  • mported micro-computed tomography (μCT) data into Avizo software for detailed analysis; segmented the cranium and mandibles using consistent thresholds and generated isosurfaces for each anatomical region.
  • Exported landmark coordinates as text files and imported into MorphoJ for statistical evaluation of shape differences.

Harvest Mission International - Bethel Institute

Volunteer Work
Khvao, Prey Chhor, Kampong Cham, Cambodia
  • Served as a volunteer for Sooyoungro Church International Medical Service Team, assisting medical professionals in providing dental care, soliciting and distributing donations from dental equipment manufacturers in Korea, and organizing services with local students and volunteers. Provided medical and dental services to rural communities and achieved an accomplishment in building and maintaining a permanent dental clinic in rural Cambodia. Conducted an in-depth analysis of long-term strategies for international volunteering, with a focus on collaborating with government policies and local jurisdictions.

Philippine Mustard Seed INT'L. Mission, INC

Volunteer Work
San Fanbian, Philippine
  • Managed logistics for dental mission team providing dental care and oral hygiene instructions to underserved community
  • Contributed to the provision of food for inmates at Dagupan City Jail by working alongside community volunteers within a non-profit organization.

Community Dental Clinic (CDC)

UCSF
  • Served as student provider and assistant in Community Dental Clinic (CDC) under the guidance of UCSF School of Dentistry faculty, providing dental care for underserved individuals without access to dental services.

Enhancing Dental Education Through 3D Printing: Im

Research
  • Create a 3D printed model for inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) with anatomic landmarks and simulated intraoral soft-tissue
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the 3D printed model with overlaying simulated tissues on realism and increasing dental students’ comfort and confidence levels in administering the IANB
  • Compare this new training method to UCSF’s current training method

Presentation

UCSF
San Francisco, CA
  • Led a head and neck session for the Biomedical Science (BMS) Organ Systems & Human Pathophysiology I course, introducing a 3D-printed Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block model to provide participants with a hands-on experience linking theoretical knowledge to practical application (8/2/2023)

Presentation

UCSF
San Francisco, CA
  • Led a head and neck session for the Biomedical Science (BMS) Organ Systems & Human Pathophysiology I course, in which a 3D-printed model of the inferior alveolar was introduced. The session aimed to facilitate participants in bridging theoretical knowledge to practical application.

Presentation

ADEA
New Orleans, LA
  • Presented a research poster titled 'Enhancing Dental Education Through 3D Printing: Improving Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Simulation' at a professional session (3/20/2024 - 3/21/2024)

Presentation

UCSF
San Francisco, CA
  • 2024 UCSF Advanced Technologies in Simulation Education Symposium: Invited speaker presenting on the integration of 3D printing into dental education, including the introduction of the 3D-printed Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Model and its impact on the UCSF School of Dentistry curriculum.

Presentation

UCSF & ADEA
San Francisco, CA
  • Scholar at the ADEA Academic Dental Careers Fellowship Program (ADCFP). Presented the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Model, highlighting its efficiency and transformative impact on the UCSF School of Dentistry curriculum.

Presentation

UCSF
San Franciso , CA
  • Presented on the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block (IANB) in PCC129: Introduction to Comprehensive Care on June 23, 2024. Utilized a 3D-printed model to demonstrate practical applications and enhance educational outcomes.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery - School of Dentistry

University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Oregon State University

Awards and Scholarships

  • Adler Scholarship, Adler Scholarship ($8000/year, 4 years) is offered to UCSF dental students based on prior achievements and exceptional promise as a member of the dental profession. The Office of the Dean awards approximately 10 merit and need-based scholarships each year to admitted students.
  • Niemi Finnish Student Scholarship, Niemi Finnish Student Scholarship ($9,000, 3 years) is offered to international students based on their academic achievements and economic needs. This scholarship is awarded by International Student Advising and Services (ISAS) and a few international students with academic success.
  • Provost’s International Scholarship, Provost’s Scholarship ($10,000/year, 4 years) is offered to exceptional students based on their academic excellence. This one of the most honorable scholarships for non-resident students bestowed by Oregon State University. Oregon State University awarded the highest amount of scholarship based on the academic superiority during the first year in the college.
  • Waldo Cummings Outstanding Student Award, The Clara H. Waldo and E.A. Cummings Outstanding Student Awards are among the most prestigious honors bestowed by Oregon State University as recipients are chosen based on academic excellence and superior extracurricular achievements during their college years.
  • Rexwell Miller scholarship, Rexwell Miller Scholarship is offered to a highly competent student at the Graduate and Undergraduate level in Electrical Engineering.
  • McDaniel Scholarship, McDaniel Scholarship is offered to a highly competent student at Undergraduate level in College of Engineering

Publications

Haeundae Story - “Become a cultural community of hope through narrowing poverty gap”, Engaged with diverse segments of society, including urban communities facing socioeconomic challenges that are often underrepresented in media narratives. Conducted spatial and socio-economic analysis with a particular focus on contemporary urban renewal initiatives. Investigated the complex relationships between urban spaces, social demographics, and economic factors. Conducted research to explore the city as a dynamic realm of everyday experiences and social interactions. Explored the widening gaps in society and proposed potential solutions for a more equitable future, presented through the lens of a travel essay. Selected as a textbook for the GIS and Society course (Professor: Dr. Jin-kyu Jung, University of Washington) at Pusan National University (PNU).

Volunteer Experience

  • UCSF Graduate & Professional Student Association, Vice President of Internal Affairs, 2023 – 2024 (expected)
  • Student Professionalism and Ethics Association (SPEA), Elective Coordinator, 2022 – 2023, Managed the coordination of the DentSci 181 course on Professionalism-Ethics in Dentistry during the Spring 2023. Invited guest speakers, mainly consisting of professors from UCSF and the University of the Pacific, to deliver presentations to dental students enrolled in the elective course. The course covered a variety of topics, including 'Morality is Group Action,' 'Ethical and Compassionate Response to Harm Events,' 'The Ethical Challenge of Patient Bias in the Dental Setting,' 'What the Ancient Greeks Can Teach Dentists about Ethics,' and 'Professional Projects and Institutional Change in Healthcare,' among others.
  • Harvest Mission International – Bethel Institute, 2007 – 2010 & Summer - 2013, 2022, Khvao, Prey Chhor, Kampong Cham, Cambodia, Served as a volunteer for Sooyoungro Church International Medical Service Team, assisting medical professionals in providing dental care, soliciting and distributing donations from dental equipment manufacturers in Korea, and organizing services with local students and volunteers. Provided medical and dental services to rural communities and achieved an accomplishment in building and maintaining a permanent dental clinic in rural Cambodia. Conducted an in-depth analysis of long-term strategies for international volunteering, with a focus on collaborating with government policies and local jurisdictions.

Volunteer work

  • Harvest Mission International – Bethel Institute, 2007 – 2010 & Summer - 2013, 2022, Khvao, Prey Chhor, Kampong Cham, Cambodia

 Served as a volunteer for Sooyoungro Church International Medical Service Team, assisting medical professionals in providing dental care, soliciting and distributing donations from dental equipment manufacturers in Korea, and organizing services with local students and volunteers. Provided medical and dental services to rural communities and achieved an accomplishment in building and maintaining a permanent dental clinic in rural Cambodia. Conducted an in-depth analysis of long-term strategies for international volunteering, with a focus on collaborating with government policies and local jurisdictions.

  • Philippine Mustard Seed Int'l. Mission, INC. 9/25/2023 - 9/29/2023

Provided comprehensive dental care, including fillings and extractions, along with detailed oral hygiene instructions to underserved patients. Addtionally, coordinated with local volunteers to deliver nutritious meals to the Dagupan City Jail in San Fabian, contributing to the well-being of its residents.

Experience and Leadership

  • Experience

Timeline

Vice President of Internal Affairs

UCSF Student Government
06.2023 - 05.2024

Practice Management Analyst

Dental Clinic Management Support Team
01.2018 - 01.2021

Lab Research

Dallas Lab
01.2016 - 01.2017

Military Service

Haeundae District Public Office
01.2013 - 01.2015

President

UCSF Student Government

Student Health Advisory Committee

University of California, San Francisco

Course Coordinator

University of California, San Francisco

Pre-doctoral Internship

Angle Dental Office

Summer Internship

3D ONS Inc

Dentist Shadow

Sunflower Dental

Comparative Analysis of the Mandibular Condyle in

University of California, San Francisco

Harvest Mission International - Bethel Institute

Volunteer Work

Philippine Mustard Seed INT'L. Mission, INC

Volunteer Work

Community Dental Clinic (CDC)

UCSF

Enhancing Dental Education Through 3D Printing: Im

Research

Presentation

UCSF

Presentation

UCSF

Presentation

ADEA

Presentation

UCSF

Presentation

UCSF & ADEA

Presentation

UCSF

Doctor of Dental Surgery - School of Dentistry

University of California, San Francisco

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Oregon State University
Honglip Park