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In this episode, Woojin Kim, MD, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Medical Information Officer at HOPPR, shares his remarkable journey from his early years navigating life in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant to becoming one of radiology’s most influential innovators in imaging informatics and AI. Drawing on formative experiences, arriving in the U.S. as an undocumented child, learning English through painstaking self‑translation, and finding stability in a supportive Korean church community, Woojin reflects on how those early years shaped the resilience, curiosity, and drive that underpin his professional journey.
During this inspiring conversation, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, traces Woojin’s evolution from MSK radiologist and imaging informatics fellow to serial entrepreneur, co‑founding companies including Montage Healthcare Solutions (acquired by Nuance), Equium Intelligence (acquired by Rad AI.) Woojin discusses the origins of his informatics mindset - the Amtrak train rides where he taught himself to code, the team culture that fueled multiple successful exits, and what he learned about scaling technology, leading through acquisition, and deploying AI across diverse health systems worldwide.
The conversation dives into the current frontier of radiology AI from foundation models, automated reporting, and agentic AI systems to the critical role of governance. Woojin explains why cognitive‑load reduction, not speed alone, will define the next generation of tools, how practices can prepare for rapid technological shifts and why radiologists must remain stewards of clinical judgment as AI becomes increasingly capable.
Through a blend of personal perspective and deep technical insight, Woojin offers a compelling roadmap for radiologists, leaders, and trainees navigating a future shaped by continuous learning and transformative technology.
Production support for this third annual William G. Bradley Memorial episode of the RLI “Taking the Lead” podcast has been provided by the California Radiological Society Foundation. The CRS Foundation was established to honor the legacy of Dr. Bradley, a pioneer in radiology practice, research, and leadership, and is committed to advancing the future of radiology in California. Tax‑deductible contributions to the Foundation can be made at www.calrad.org/crs-foundation.
