Hi! I’m Dr. Betty Choi.
I help kids and families connect and learn through great books and fun activities.
I have extensive experience creating interactive health education resources for learners of all ages. Human Body Learning Lab, my anatomy book for kids, won the prestigious AAAS/SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in 2024.
I am also known for my bilingual parenting website, Chalk Academy. Chalk Academy was inspired by my struggles and success with re-learning my heritage language with my children.
Behind the scenes
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I was born in NY to immigrant parents who worked extremely hard while navigating financial, cultural, and language barriers. I lost them both in my 20s.
For 6 years, I taught piano to kids in my neighborhood. Each lesson was a chance for my students – and me – to have fun, experiment, and grow. Though I rarely have time to play piano these days, those early years of teaching continue to inspire my work.
Almost 2 decades ago, I met my husband on the first day of medical school. We’ve been best friends ever since.
I homeschooled my kids part-time until my eldest started 3rd grade.
Creating Human Body Learning Lab projects together with my kids.
Signing Human Body Learning Lab books!
Running and hiking are my favorite ways to get those endorphins!
“Mama, look! A heart-shaped leaf.” Hold on to that childhood wonder.
Bio
Dr. Betty Choi is a board-certified pediatrician and the creator of Human Body Learning and Chalk Academy. From anatomy to bilingual parenting, she specializes in making learning relevant, accessible, and memorable.
Dr. Choi completed her pediatrics training at Harvard Medical School / Boston Children’s Hospital and Boston University / Boston Medical Center. Subsequently, as a hospitalist and assistant clinical professor at UCLA Medical Center, she cared for children with complex medical conditions and mentored medical students and residents.
Building on her passion as an educator, she joined UWorld as a lead physician author in developing interactive, visually engaging study tools for medical trainees and other healthcare professionals. Dr. Choi also founded Chalk Academy, a multilingual parenting website with hands-on activities, homeschooling resources, and growth mindset guidance for families. Human Body Learning Lab is her debut children’s book.
Dr. Choi lives in sunny California with her husband and children. She enjoys running, swimming, hiking, playing board games, and making music with her family.
