Medical Training
Dr. Kwok received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in May 2022.
Achievements
Dr. Kwok graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Biophysical Chemistry at the University of Arkansas in 2018. At the University of Arkansas, he was a four-year member of the University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band and the Hogwild Basketball pep band. Through these ensembles, he performed at some of college athletic’s biggest stages, including the 2014 Texas Bowl, the 2015 Liberty Bowl, the 2016 Belk Bowl, as well as two NCAA men’s basketball tournaments in 2015 and 2018. Dr. Kwok was also a Honors College Fellow. He was awarded the 2018 Harold D. Hantz College Scholar Award, an annual award given to the top graduating senior of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Honors program.
Once in medical school, Dr. Kwok chose to pursue a dual Master of Public Health degree through the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at UAMS. His work focused on health behavior and education and social determinants of health. He was awarded multiple scholarships throughout medical school and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.
Service
Dr. Kwok has a passion for education. In medical school, he served as a Peer Tutor for fellow college of medicine students and as an Anatomical Scholar, helping to teach first year medical students human anatomy. He was also devoted to serving his local community. He was involved at several of the community clinics in the region, including the 12th Street Health and Wellness center, UAMS’ student run free clinic. There, he established a student-run tele-ophthalmology diabetic retinopathy screening program for uninsured patients. For his efforts, Dr. Kwok was awarded the 2022 John P. Shock Medical Student Community Service Award in Ophthalmology.
Outside Interests & Hobbies
Above all, Dr. Kwok enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He also loves watching sports, board games, playing disc golf, and escape rooms.