Dr Dong earned a PhD in Educational Communication and Technology from New York University, USA, in 2008. From 2008 to 2013, she was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at New York University School of Medicine. Her focus was on medical education through digital technology and simulation, drawing from her background in cognitive science, education technology, and psychology. In 2013, she moved to Singapore, first working at the Centre for Medical Education at the National University of Singapore, and recently at Sengkang General Hospital. Her responsibilities include education management, faculty development, and education research.