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Edward Lu

Physician
San Antonio,TX

Summary

Graduated from ACGME IM Residency from the University of Arizona, Tucson. Board eligible. Currently undergoing Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Texas, San Antonio. Interested in working an academics with a passion for teaching and continuing medical education. Skilled in building rapport with patients and colleagues alike, I strive to create collaborative relationships aimed at achieving optimal health outcomes. Seeking opportunities to further develop clinical expertise, promote evidence-based practices, and inspire future generations of healthcare professionals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Palliative Fellow

University Of Texas San Antonio
07.2023 - Current
  • Participated in the assessment and management of patients with advanced, life-limiting illnesses, including pain and symptom management, psychosocial support, and spiritual care.
  • Collaborated with attending physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Conducted family meetings to discuss treatment options, goals of care, and advance care planning.
  • Provided education and support to patients and families regarding prognosis, treatment options, and end-of-life care.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and educational activities to enhance knowledge and skills in palliative care.
  • Engaged in scholarly activities, such as research projects, quality improvement initiatives, and presentations at conferences.

Internal Medicine Residency

Banner University Medical Center Tucson
07.2020 - 07.2023
  • Provided direct patient care under the supervision of attending physicians, including performing physical examinations, obtaining medical histories, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, incorporating evidence-based medicine and patient preferences.
  • Performed procedures commonly encountered in internal medicine, such as venipuncture, arterial blood gas sampling, lumbar puncture, and central line placement, with appropriate supervision and guidance.

Medical Student Tutor

UNM School of Medicine
06.2016 - 09.2019
  • Worked with the medical school program that hires student with outstanding performances with a cumulative score of 85% or greater to assist with other students in need of additional help in their medical education
  • Hosted weekly review session for medical students as well as created individual one-on-one session for individualized learning needs.

Student Educator

UNM School of Medicine Assessment and Learning
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Provided weekly study questions and review sessions for medical students in their didactic portion of medical school
  • Created goal-oriented, weekly study session to mimic the type of materials they will see on their exams, while following weekly learning objectives in their medical school curriculum.

Instructor

NM Chinese School of Fine Arts
05.2014 - 04.2018
  • Taught Mandarin in the school to first time learners of Chinese of all ages with typical class size between 8-12 students
  • Student's age range from 5-50
  • Presented weekly lectures as well as provided integrative activities for learning ranging from hands on activities to lectured style presentations.

Education

Medical Degree - School of Medicine

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2001 -

Skills

Critical Thinking

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Research Publications

Lu E, Sarkar S, Raymick J, Paule MG, Gu Q. Decreased Mcl-1 protein level in the striatum of 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-treated mice. Brain Res. 2018 Jan 1;1678:432-439. doi: 10.1016/j.brainres.2017.11.014. Epub 2017 Nov 20. PMID: 29158176.


Sarkar S, Lu E, Raymick J, Hanig J, Gu Q. ERK/MAP Kinase Activation is Evident in Activated Microglia of the Striatum and Substantia Nigra in an Acute and Chronically-Induced Mouse Model of Parkinson's Disease. Curr Neurovasc Res. 2018;15(4):336-344. doi: 10.2174/1567202616666181123152601. PMID: 30468126.



Poster Presentation/Conferences

Comparative Analysis of Mortality among Veterans from Initial Palliative Care Consultation in
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Setting
Authors: Edward Lu MD*, John Odneal MD*, Jannell Lising MD*, Michael J Mader PhD, Hanh Trinh MD, Aneela Hussain
MD, Sandra Sanchez-Riley MD, Marcos I. Restrepo MD
Affiliation: University of Texas Health San Antionio and South Texas Veterans Health Care System San Antonio, TX

(Submitted to AAHPM 2024 Conference in Phoenix, AZ)


Internal Medicine M&M Grand Rounds
Ogilvie's Syndrome
Lu, E MD, Takamatsu, C MD, Garyga M MD
Affiliation: University of Arizona, Tucson, Banner University

(Presented an adverse patient outcome to the Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, 2023)


ICD Bounceback: A simple intervention to reduce rejected Medicare Labs
Corry S DO, Flewellan S MD, Fong D MD, Han H. MD, Lu E. MD, Luois S. MD, Smith B. MD. . 

ICD Bounceback: A simple intervention to reduce rejected Medicare Labs 

[Poster presented on Academic Research Presentation Day in Tucson, AZ, USA, 2022, April 21)


Rapidly Disseminating Nocardia Infection in a Diabetic Patient
American College of Physician
Lu, E MD, Dashkevych, U DO, Hypes, C MD, Hernandez, Z. (2021, November 17). Rapidly Disseminating Nocardia Infection
in a Diabetic Patient 

(Poster presented virtually for ACP AZ, 2020)

References

Dr Jennifer Barker
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program Director
210-617-5300


Dr. Laura Meinke
Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Tucson Campus
lmeinke@arizona.edu (520) 626-2761


Dr Tirdad Zangeneh
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency
Program - Tucson Campus
tzangeneh@arizona.edu (520) 626-6887


Dr. Anthony Witten
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency
Program - Tucson Campus
rustys5059@arizona.ed#brbr#(520) 626-5797

Timeline

Palliative Fellow

University Of Texas San Antonio
07.2023 - Current

Internal Medicine Residency

Banner University Medical Center Tucson
07.2020 - 07.2023

Medical Student Tutor

UNM School of Medicine
06.2016 - 09.2019

Student Educator

UNM School of Medicine Assessment and Learning
06.2016 - 06.2019

Instructor

NM Chinese School of Fine Arts
05.2014 - 04.2018

Medical Degree - School of Medicine

University of New Mexico
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of New Mexico
05.2001 -

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