BERITE SHUKU
Loma Linda
Summary
Preventive Medicine Physician with completed residency training in Preventive Medicine and a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Population Medicine from Loma Linda University. Completed fellowship training in Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Board Eligible in Lifestyle Medicine. Expertise in population health, disease prevention, occupational health, health promotion, epidemiology, quality improvement, and evidence-based lifestyle interventions. Experienced in clinical medicine, public health practice, medical education, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve individual, workforce, and community health outcomes.
Results-driven professional with deep expertise in field, adept at delivering high-quality outcomes. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance amid changing needs. Proficient in critical analysis and problem-solving, with reputation for integrity and consistency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Fellow
Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda, California
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Conduct occupational health evaluations and fitness-for-duty assessments.
- Manage work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Participate in workplace health promotion and employee wellness initiatives.
Preventive Medicine Resident Physician
Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda, California
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Provided preventive and population-based healthcare services in clinical and community settings.
- Participated in public health, epidemiology, health promotion, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Applied evidence-based preventive strategies to improve population health outcomes.
Cardiac Technician
iRhythm Technologies
San Francisco, California
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Analyzed ambulatory ECG monitoring data for diagnostic accuracy.
- Communicated clinically significant findings to physicians according to established protocols.
Physician and Lecturer
Adama Hospital Medical College
Oromia, Ethiopia
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Provided comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and emergency medical care.
- Led curriculum development for residency training programs and mentored medical students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and hospital leadership to improve quality of care and service delivery.
Physician and Lecturer
Bahir Dar University
Amhara, Ethiopia
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Delivered inpatient and emergency medical care.
- Supervised and mentored medical students during clinical training.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Population Medicine
Loma Linda University School of Public Health
Loma Linda, California01-2025
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - undefined
Jimma University Health Sciences and Medical School
Jimma, Ethiopia01-2010
Skills
- Occupational Injury and Illness Evaluation and Management
- Comprehensive Medical Assessment and Physical Examination
- Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment Planning
- Return-to-Work and Fitness-for-Duty Assessments
- Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examinations
- OSHA-Compliant Medical Surveillance and Evaluations
- Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
- Workers' Compensation Case Management
- Clinical Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
- Evidence-Based Patient Care
- Employee Health and Workplace Wellness Programs
- Risk Assessment and Injury Prevention
- Care Coordination and Follow-Up Management
- Quality Improvement and Clinical Operations
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Healthcare Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
- Patient Safety and Quality Assurance
- Professional Communication and Patient Education
Certification
- California Physician and Surgeon License
- American Board of Lifestyle Medicine Board Eligible
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certification
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
- Poster Presentation Taylor R, Laguerre W, Studer K, Shuku B, Metzler Miller C. Utilization of Lifestyle Medicine Within Resident Wellbeing Programs at a Single Institution. American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) Annual Conference, 2023.
- Evaluated utilization of Lifestyle Medicine pillars within resident wellness programs across multiple residency specialties.
- Contributed to study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Presented findings related to physician well-being and burnout prevention.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL TRAINING
- Occupational and Environmental Medicine Fellowship Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, California 2025–2026
- Preventive Medicine Residency Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, California 2022–2025
- Transitional Year Residency Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, California 2021–2022
RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
- Occupational and Environmental Health
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Population Health
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Workplace Wellness
- Epidemiology
- Health Promotion
- Health Equity
- Preventive Medicine
CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIPS
- Medical Observer Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland 2021
- Medical Observer Wildwood Lifestyle Center, Wildwood, Georgia 2021
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Training of Trainers on National Comprehensive HIV Care and Treatment Federal Ministry of Health Ethiopia / ICAP-Columbia University 2014
- Academic Teachers' Training Course Jimma University – Ludwig Maximilian University Partnership 2009
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Occupational and Environmental Medicine Fellow
Loma Linda University Health
01.2025 - 01.2026
Preventive Medicine Resident Physician
Loma Linda University Health
01.2022 - 01.2025
Cardiac Technician
iRhythm Technologies
01.2021 - 01.2022
Physician and Lecturer
Adama Hospital Medical College
01.2010 - 01.2016
Physician and Lecturer
Bahir Dar University
01.2010 - 01.2011
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - undefined
Jimma University Health Sciences and Medical School
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Population Medicine
Loma Linda University School of Public Health