He is professionally affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and performed his residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Kim takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers. His distinctions include: Simmons Cancer Center and American Cancer Society New Investigator Award; National Lung Cancer Partnership Young Investigator Research Grant; and American Society of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award.