Lynn Lat LAt Aung
Pearland,TX
Summary
Dedicated and proactive ECFMG-certified International Medical Graduate with a robust foundation in family medicine and global health. I possess over a year of experience as a hospitalist assistant to a family physician at Houston Methodist Hospital, along with two years of direct patient care in various roles at outpatient clinics and inpatient hospitals across the United States. During this time, I effectively managed diverse patient populations with complex medical needs. Additionally, I spent four years as a regional medical referent with Doctors Without Borders, providing essential care with limited resources to underserved populations living with HIV and comorbidities. I am committed to improving patient outcomes through holistic, patient-centered care, promoting preventive medicine, and actively engaging with the community while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. I am enthusiastic about furthering my professional development in family medicine and making a meaningful impact on the lives of my patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist Assistant
Houston Methodist Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with hospitalists Dr. Umar Darr and Dr. Ruchita Patel to manage daily caseloads of 30 patients across ICU, acute care, and long-term care settings at the Texas Medical Center, DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, J.C. Walter Transplant Center, and the Neurological Institute.
- Facilitate patient admissions, discharges, referrals, and follow-up care plans, working closely with family members and case managers.
- Assist in optimizing treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions such as advanced heart failure through ongoing monitoring and adjustments.
- Enhance communication between interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Mentor medical students, guiding them in clinical skills development.
Clinical Externship
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital,The University of Texas (McGovern Medical School
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided comprehensive care to underserved and uninsured patients with hematological and oncological conditions at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital and its outpatient clinic under the supervision of Dr. Amit Correa.
- Developed time management skills while managing a busy caseload of diverse patients.
- Refined diagnostic and treatment skills by assisting Dr. Correa in managing complex conditions such as sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, polycythemia, lymphoma, and leukemia.
- Integrated findings from patient history and physical examination to develop an ordered list of differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Participated actively in educational sessions and case discussions to enhance clinical knowledge.
Clinical Externship
Swedish Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed a daily caseload of 20 patients with multisystem illnesses under the supervision of Dr. Milenko Lazarevic at Swedish Hospital's inpatient medical ward and outpatient clinic.
- Participated in daily hospital rounds and nursing home visits, contributing to the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Refined communication skills through diverse interactions, including delivering difficult news with empathy, educating patients on complex medical conditions, and tailoring explanations to accommodate different levels of health literacy.
- Assisted in administering routine immunization, intraarticular injections, and other outpatient clinical procedures.
Clinical Observership
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Shadowed at Dr. Kiran Nair’s medical chest associates clinic, part of Memorial Hermann Health System, gaining insight into a structured and empathetic approach to managing diverse pulmonology conditions, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Gathered patient histories and interpreted diagnostic tests, including pulmonary function tests, chest X-rays, and CT scans, to assist Dr Nair in formulating differential diagnoses and integrating the results into comprehensive treatment plans.
- Gained insight into the process and importance of updating electronic medical records using the Epic EMR system.
- Educated patients on proper inhaler techniques, smoking cessation, and disease management strategies.
Medical Assistant
Broadway Family Clinic
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in providing family medicine services, enhanced skills in patient assessments, educated patients, and assisted in outpatient procedures.
- Enhanced skills in comprehensive patient assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests and developing tailored treatment plans.
- Educated patients about their health conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures, improving patient compliance and outcomes.
- Worked effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Assisted in performing outpatient procedures, including PAP smears, injections, suture removals, and breathing treatments.
Regional Medical Referent
Doctors Without Borders / Medecins Sans Frontieres
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Delivered comprehensive medical care for 30,000 HIV and TB patients in diverse areas across Myanmar as part of MSF's Myanmar mission objectives.
- Monitored and adapted new clinical guidelines, addressing implementation challenges while conducting nationwide project clinic visits to ensure optimized standardized care.
- Regulated national staff health policies, supported over 800 staff health needs, and ensured effective communication with health institutions.
- Served as the medical team leader during crises, coordinating and conducting emergency medical assessments.
- Assisted in research on antiretroviral treatments and liaised with the Ministry of Health and Sports Myanmar.
- Represented MSF in national and international conferences.
Volunteer Medical Doctor
Myanmar Liver Foundation
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Delivered community-based point-of-care testing, treatment, and prevention services for hepatitis B and C in Myanmar as a volunteer junior medical doctor with Myanmar Liver Foundation, a non-profit organization.
- Coordinated and delivered mass Hepatitis vaccination campaigns to ensure the efficient immunization of large population groups.
- Performed basic health screenings and provided medical consultations, counseling, referrals, and follow-up care for patients.
- Led health education sessions to raise public awareness about disease prevention and health promotion, focusing on hepatitis infection.
Education
M.B.,B.S. -
MAHSA University Faculty of Medicine
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia08.2015
Skills
Patient Assessments & Examination
Lab results interpretation
Diagnosis and management
Basic medical procedures
Infection control
Patient advocacy and management
EMR proficiency
Typing speed 60 wpm
Certification
- Education commission for foreign medical graduate (ECFMG) 01/2024- 12/2026
- Basic life support, 08/2024 -08/2026
- HIPAA Awareness for Healthcare Providers, 04/2023 - 04/2025
- Introduction to Principles and Practice of Clinical Research 2023-2024, 01/2024
- Emergency Water and Sanitation Training, 05/2019
- HIV/TB Clinical Training, 11/2018
- The Myanmar Liver Symposium, 11/2016
- Women's Health Symposium, 11/2016
Affiliations
- MAHSA Medical Society
- MSF-Netherlands Association
Personal Information
Hobbies: Pure Barre enthusiast, Multicultural Explorer, Sports Fan
Permanentmailingaddress
11105 Carson Avenue, Pearland, TX, 77584
Awards
- American-System High School Diploma with honors, 06/2010
- Distinction in Biology, Physics and Chemistry, 03/2008
- MAHSA Helping Hands Community Service Award, 05/2013
- MSF-Netharlands Association OCA Cafe Panel Discussion Participation Award, 09/2019
Publications
- Extensive Scalp Melanoma in an Elderly Female: A Case Report and Literature Review, Francis MA, ShaikhR, Inban P, Akuma O, Intsiful TA, Akuma CM, Aung LLL, Chukwuedozie VC, Francis S, Sukhoroslov M., 09/2023, Cureus, Published, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10581861/
- Acute Pancreatitis Associated with the Antibiotic Levofloxacin: A Rare Case Report, Inban P, Gulla V, Devani A, Akuma CM, Gowthavaram CA, Hussain A, Aung LLL, Jadav N, Savaliya B, Sajjad T, Mahmood Khan A, Akuma O, Kelechi A., 11/2023, Clinical Case report, Published, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10682242/
- Atypical Neurological Manifestations Revealing Underlying Megaloblastic Anemia: A Case Report, Inban P, Sundaram DM, Aung LLL, Chandrasekaran SH, Sharma B, Rameshkumar SS, Elavia Z, Singh M, Mahmood Khan A., 01/2024, Under Review
Languages
Burmese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Malay
Limited Working
Timeline
Hospitalist Assistant
Houston Methodist Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Externship
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital,The University of Texas (McGovern Medical School
10.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Externship
Swedish Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2022
Clinical Observership
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant
Broadway Family Clinic
07.2021 - 12.2021
Regional Medical Referent
Doctors Without Borders / Medecins Sans Frontieres
07.2017 - 12.2020
Volunteer Medical Doctor
Myanmar Liver Foundation
03.2016 - 03.2017
M.B.,B.S. -
MAHSA University Faculty of Medicine
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