Toy H. Lim, D.N.P., FNP-C (She/her)

  • Instructor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine

Biography

Toy Lim is a family nurse practitioner treating immediate care needs from colds and coughs to muscle tears and sprains and minor broken bones. She has a strong commitment to community health and working with diverse patient populations. She defines health as more than just physical well-being. She strives to understand the social determinants of health affecting patients and works to address sociopsychological needs to provide a holistic approach to care. She cares for patients of all ages, with a special interest in children. Her clinical interests include patient education, culturally appropriate care and women’s health. In addition to clinical care, she is interested in teaching and research, especially in developing culturally competent care and decreasing barriers to accessing health care. Before nursing, she worked as a community organizer focusing on affordable housing and immigrant rights.

When not working, she enjoys gardening, camping, travel, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Education and training

    • B.A., 2000, Harvard University
    • F.N.P., 2012, University of Massachusetts Medical School
    • D.N.P., 2021, Oregon Health & Science University
  • Residency

    • Community Health, Family Health Center of Worcester, 2013
  • Certifications

    • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Memberships and associations:

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners Nurse Practitioners of Oregon

Publications

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