
Yena
Kang,
M.D.
Penn State Health
Pennsylvania,
United States
Dr. Yena Kang is a resident physician at Penn State Health in the Department of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery. She is passionate about fostering interprofessional collaboration in clinical and educational settings. Dr. Kang partners with learners across disciplines and brings passion to improving comprehensive care, with particular interest in carceral health. Her approach emphasizes team-based care in achieving superior patient outcomes. Her research explores innovative approaches to otolaryngologic care and education.
Presenting at CAB 2025:
This innovative, customizable clinical rotation model immerses healthcare learners in experiential interprofessional education, involving collaboration with diverse professionals in nursing, dentistry, audiology, speech-language pathology, and medicine. Using a validated assessment tool and reflective practices, the program develops essential team-based care skills, bridging gaps in pre-licensure training and advancing patient-centered outcomes.