Jim Kim is a prominent American physician and global health expert. He served as the 12th President of the World Bank from 2012 to 2019, focusing on reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development. Before his role at the World Bank, he was the President of Dartmouth College and co-founded the World Health Organization's Commission on Macroeconomics and Health. Born on December 8, 1959, in Seoul, South Korea, Jim Kim moved to the United States at a young age. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and a doctorate in anthropology from Harvard University. His work has significantly impacted global health policies and initiatives.