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Jim Yong Kim is a Korean-American physician and anthropologist. He is a co-founder of Partners In Health (PIH), and former president of the World Bank.
Mini Bio
Dr. Jim Yong Kim, physician and anthropologist, is best known as the former President of the World Bank Group (2012-2019) and 17th President of Dartmouth College (2009-2012). A co-founder of Partners In Health (PIH), he has dedicated his career to addressing global health disparities and advocating for health as a human right.
Early Life
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Kim immigrated to the United States with his family at age five. He grew up in Muscatine, Iowa, where his father was a dentist and his mother a philosopher. He excelled academically and went on to attend Brown University.
Career
Kim co-founded Partners In Health in 1987 while a student at Harvard Medical School. He served as PIH’s Executive Director from 1987 to 2003. He later directed the World Health Organization's HIV/AIDS department. In 2009, he became President of Dartmouth College. From 2012 to 2019, he served as President of the World Bank Group. He is currently Vice Chairman and Partner at Global Infrastructure Partners.
Awards
Kim has received numerous awards and honors, including a MacArthur "Genius Grant" and being named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People.
Channel Credits
Partners In Health
2007 -
Partners In Health is a global health organization committed to making health care a human right for all, prioritizing those most in need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jim Yong Kim's role at Partners In Health?
Jim Yong Kim is a co-founder of Partners In Health.
Is the Jim Yong Kim affiliated with Partners In Health the same one who was president of the World Bank?
Yes, the co-founder of Partners In Health, Jim Yong Kim, is also the former president of the World Bank.
What is Partners In Health's primary mission, as stated on their YouTube channel?
Partners In Health's mission is to make health care a human right for all people, starting with those who need it most.
When did the Partners In Health YouTube channel join the platform?
The Partners In Health YouTube channel joined the platform in November 2007.
What is Jim Yong Kim's professional background?
Jim Yong Kim is a physician and anthropologist.
What are Jim Yong Kim's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Jim YouTube channels collectively have over 253.7K subscribers, more than 107.6M views, and have uploaded over 10.9K videos.
First name
Jim
Last name
Yong Kim
Birthdate
December 08, 1959
Age 65
Birth location
Seoul, KR
Years active
2007 - present
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