John Xie

I was born in a small village in China, where life was challenging. Before I was born, all of my grandparents passed away from unknown causes, and several of my mother's younger siblings died due to food shortages. Despite these hardships, my mother, who had completed junior high school-an impressive achievement in her village-insBlled in me a belief in the power of educaBon. When I was four years old, we moved to the outskirts of Guangzhou, a large city with beFer food supplies and access to more opportuniBes. Both of my parents suffered from schistosomiasis, a disease that had no effecBve treatment at the Bme. My childhood was marked by frequent hospital visits, watching my parents baFtle their illness. These experiences inspired me to pursue a career in medicine, driven by a desire to help people like my parents. I was fortunate to aFend Guangzhou Medical University, becoming the first university student from my village. AOer graduaBng, I spent 16 years working at the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University. When I was a chief resident, I not only treated paBents but also trained resident physicians and medical students. My role involved preparing teaching materials, collecBng case studies, and guiding residents through research on complex topics such as the diagnosis and differenBal diagnosis of pneumothorax and acute abdominal pain. Throughout my career, I focused on serving low-income paBents and providing quality care to those in need. However, China's one-child policy at the Bme, combined with the difficulBes of advancing as a surgeon outside of government-supported hospitals, led me to seek new opportuniBes. In 2017, I immigrated to the United States, eventually becoming a U.S. ciBzen. While caring for my family, I dedicated myself to passing the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams, determined to conBnue my medical journey. For one year, I worked as an instructor, teaching in-home care providers medical knowledge. With more than a decade of experience as a medical educator, I am passionate about teaching and advancing healthcare. My life has been a journey filled with adventure, innova7on, and a relentless drive to never give up. From growing up in a small village to moving to a big city, from medical school to pioneering new techniques, and now restar7ng my medical career in the U.S., I have con7nuously embraced challenges and growth. When I chose to become a doctor 30 years ago, I commiFed myself to improving human health for the rest of my life. I have never forgoTen my medical school oath: not to build my own interests on the suffering of others. Ar7ficial intelligence (AI) systems hold great promise to improve medical care and health outcomes. I hope to contribute to your remarkable work and make a posiBve impact, however small.

• US Medical Doctor License Tests, Passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK.
• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor Certificate
• Attending Physician License in General Surgery, Certification from China.

• Cross-functional team leadership, Led a small medical team and trained resident doctors for 10 years.
• Excellent written communication, Extensive experience in writing various medical documents and training residents in proper medical writing.
• Excellent oral communication, Trained resident doctors to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients.
• Internal medicine, Completed full rotations in various internal medicine departments during residency.
• Experience in clinical development, Improved hemostasis technique for circumcision, enhancing patient outcomes.
• Handling ambiguity in emergency department, Practiced as an attending physician in the emergency department, managing high-pressure situations.
• Good interpersonal skills, Improved appendectomy procedure, significantly reducing infection rates.
• Medical affairs and customer requirements, Collaborated with a startup medical data analytics company to build a patient database.
• Problem solving, Organized meetings to address medical challenges and improve patient care.