Dr. Joyce Park

Dr. Joyce Park is a board-certified dermatologist who has successfully leveraged social media and virtual practice to expand access to dermatological care and education. After completing a medical journalism fellowship in 2011, which included work at the WHO headquarters in Geneva and an internship on the medical unit at NBC News, Dr. Joyce Park went on to apply her expertise in communication to dermatology.

This early experience in medical journalism, following her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, laid the groundwork for her later foray into digital content creation. In 2013, while a third-year medical student, Dr. Park launched her personal blog, which evolved into the popular Tea with MD platform, serving as a creative outlet and a means to share her journey and insights throughout her medical training, including her stressful residency applications and dermatology residency. A board-certified dermatologist, Dr.

Through her Tea with MD platform, she has established herself as a content creator and educator, utilizing social media channels to provide science-backed skincare and beauty content and fostering a community interested in dermatology. Expanding access to high-quality, personalized dermatological care, Dr. Park founded Skin Refinery, a virtual dermatology practice, which delivers evidence-based care. Her commitment to advancing her specialty is reflected in her extensive publications.

Through her innovative approach to combining clinical practice with digital education and virtual care, Dr. Park successfully expands access to dermatological expertise and fosters a well-informed community in skincare and health.