Working: How a Doctor Became a Chef (And Kept Being a Doctor)

Published: Jan. 29, 2023, 8 a.m.

This week, host Karen Han talks to Yoon Sung, an urgent care doctor in Los Angeles who decided to pivot to the culinary arts\u2026while continuing to be a physician. In the interview, Yoon talks about what his two jobs have in common, how he balances both careers, and how he fell into his latest gig as the pastry chef at Hanchic.\xa0\n\nAfter the interview, Karen and co-host Isaac Butler discuss the role of \u201cservice\u201d in creative work and the decision to do work that makes you happy.\xa0\n\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Yoon talks about his early culinary experiments in Baltimore. He also shares some of his favorite foods to eat and cook.\xa0\n\nDo you have a question about creative work? Call us and leave a message at (304) 933-9675 or email us at working@slate.com.\n\xa0\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\xa0\n\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\u2014you\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices