Yang Liu
Hackensack,United States of America
Summary
Dedicated Cardiovascular Disease Fellow committed to advancing medical education and enhancing patient care. Experienced in administrative roles as Chief Resident and Chief Fellow, with strong skills in organization, program development, and conflict resolution. Focused on fostering collaborative environments to enrich the experiences of colleagues and patients.
Overview
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2
Languages
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Fellow, Cardiovascular Disease
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, New Jersey
07.2026 - Current
- Developed educational modules and workshops for Cardiology fellows, enhancing clinical knowledge and skills through Journal Club sessions and educational lectures, resulting in improved fellow preparedness.
- Mentored junior fellows, residents, and medical students in clinical practices and professional development.
- Coordinated rotations and optimized schedules to meet ACGME requirements and fellow preferences, facilitating a smoother training experience.
- Partnered with program leadership at Hackensack University Medical Center to expand academic cardiology services and foster collaboration with private cardiology groups, enhancing community outreach.
Cardiology Fellow
Hackensack University Hospital
Hackensack, United States of America
07.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including consultations, ICU management, and imaging services
- Developed cardiovascular education modules for internal medicine residents, enhancing clinical knowledge and skills
- Supported research initiatives and development projects, facilitating learning opportunities for fellows and residents
- Preparing for board certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Cardiac CT
Med-Peds Chief Resident
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Stony Brook, United States of America
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Appointed chief resident for the Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program at Stony Brook University Hospital for 2023-2024 by Med-Peds administration with approval from categorical IM and Pediatrics programs.
- Served as primary liaison between categorical pediatric and internal medicine programs to resolve scheduling conflicts, address interpersonal issues, and identify training needs.
- Coordinated clinical scheduling for residents and organized weekly meetings, lectures, and biweekly wellness visits to enhance educational and supportive resources.
- Maintaining daily communication with residents and the program director to ensure concerns are addressed in a timely manner
- Established and coordinated resident committees focused on wellness, outreach, recruitment, and social media to enhance engagement and support within the program.
- Initiated enhancements to resident quality of life and program efficiency through community building and wellness initiatives.
Patient Safety Council, Med-Peds representative
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Stony Brook, United States of America
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with administration to develop policies enhancing patient safety protocols
- Initiated safety measures and conducted root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence of safety incidents
- Collected and addressed patient safety concerns from co-residents and staff in monthly meetings with administration.
Resident Clinical Investigator
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Stony Brook, United States of America
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with attending and fellow physicians to advance research initiatives as a resident clinical investigator.
- Conducted chart reviews, collected and analyzed data, organized findings, and authored manuscripts.
- Conducted research projects to understand chronic LV dysfunction and cardiac imaging
- Coordinated weekly online meetings to monitor project progress and ensure deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using Excel, Google Sheets, EndNote, and TriNetX for data management.
Chair, Med-Peds Wellness Committee, Med-Peds Recruitment Committee
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Stony Brook, United States of America
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Led Med-Peds recruitment and wellness committees since July 2021, enhancing program visibility through strategic leadership and direction.
- Coordinated resident and applicant meetings, developed presentation materials, and scheduled tours and Q&A sessions to facilitate effective communication between applicants and program director.
- Utilized feedback from applicants and residents to implement specific improvements in recruitment and wellness initiatives.
Clinical instructor, Introduction to Clinical Medicine
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Stony Brook, United States of America
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Instructed 1st and 2nd year medical students in clinical medicine, facilitating biweekly meetings for history taking and physical exams on consenting admitted patients, fostering hands-on learning.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions in various medical procedures and techniques.
- Delivered timely feedback after each session and shared clinical pearls based on patients seen, reinforcing students' practical knowledge and application.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and practical examinations.
- Developed and implemented clinical education programs for nursing students.
Medical counselor, Congenital Heart Disease Camp
Camp Odayin
Oakdale, United States of America
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Coordinated with camp counselors, camp director, and on-call nurse to provide meaningful experiences for children with congenital heart disease through games, trips, and group activities.
- I helped the on-call medical staff with a child who had vasovagal syncope due to an exhibit of congenital heart defects that the camp had organized to help kids understand their disease processes.
- Supported children recovering from complex cardiac conditions, witnessing their resilience and improved functioning post-treatment, contributing to a positive camp environment.
Clinician, Peer Mentor
Philips Neighborhood Clinic
Minneapolis, United States of America
12.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided medical care, medication, and social work referrals to patients presenting at the clinic, ensuring comprehensive support for their health and social needs.
- Served as a student clinician at a student-run clinic, providing care to underserved populations in urban Minneapolis and collaborating with clinic leadership on quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentored juniors by offering supervision, feedback, and support, facilitating their development of essential skills for clinical roles.
Education
M.D. -
University of Minnesota Medical School
Minneapolis, MN06-2020
B.S. - Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05-2016
Skills
- Cardiovascular imaging
- Patient care
- Board certification preparation
- Clinical education
- Research methodologies
- Quality assurance
- Program coordination
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Team leadership
- Mentorship and coaching
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
Post Graduate Training
- Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY, United States of America, ACGME Residency, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 07/2020, 06/2024
- Hackensack University Hospital, Hackensack, NJ, United States of America, ACGME Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 07/2024, Current
Certification
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine, 2024-current
- Board Certification in Pediatrics, 2024-current
- ACLS Certified, 06/30/26
- PALS Certified, 06/30/26
- BLS Certified, 05/30/26
Publications and Presentations
- Poster Presentation, FROM OBSCURITY TO CLARITY: FDG-PET/CT REVEALS VIABLE MYOCARDIUM AFTER MRI LIMITATIONS, Sara Hazaveh, Yong Lee, Yang Liu, Zeel Patel, Maria K. Pena, Haroon Ahmed Faraz, Perry Wengrofsky, Marian Vandyck-Acquah, ACC 2026
- Poster Presentation, THE EMBOLIZING IMPOSTOR: ISOLATED LEFT VENTRICULAR ABSCESS MIMICKING INTRACARDIAC TUMOR, Yang Liu, Zeel Patel, Yong Lee, Sara Hazaveh, Marissa N. Heyer, Amar Shere, Kumar Satya, Mohammed Gibreal, Rachel Spallone, ACC 2026
- Poster Presentation, DECODING THE DILATED THICK HEART: BURNT-OUT HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY, A RARE MASQUERADER, Zeel Patel, Yang Liu, Yong Lee, Robert K. Altman, Narmadan Kumarasamy, Bradley Peltzer, Marian Vandyck-Acquah, Kumar Satya
- Poster Presentation, Association of microvascular dysfunction with cardiovascular outcomes in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, Tao, M., Radakrishnan, A., Liu, Y., Dhaliwal, S., Despotidis, G., Rahman, T., 08/27/2023, ESC 2023/Amsterdam, NLD
- Oral Presentation, Utility of fractional flow reserve computed tomography angiography in patients with stable coronary artery disease, Tao, M., Liu, Y., Dhaliwal, S., Ghosalkar, D., Masson, R., Al Sadawi, M., Rahman, T., Pyo, R., 08/27/2023, ESC 2023/Amsterdam, NLD
- Oral Presentation, Association of revascularization with mortality in ischemic left ventricular dysfunction, Tao, M., Liu, Y., Radakrishnan, A., Al-Sadawi, M., Masson, R., Rahman, T., Mann, N., Pyo, R., 08/27/2023, ESC 2023/Amsterdam, NLD
- Peer Reviewed Online Publication, Association of Revascularization With Risk Of Ventricular Arrhythmias In Patients With Chronic Total Occlusions, Tao, M., Dhaliwal, S., Kim, P., Gier, C., Henriques, M., Liu, Y., Pyo, R., 05/01/2023, Published, https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(23)00120-5/fulltext
- Poster presentation, Sara Hazaveh, Yong Lee, Yang liu, Zeel Patel, Maria K. Pena, Haroon Ahmed Faraz, Perry Wengrofsky, Marian Vandyck-Acquah. FROM OBSCURITY TO CLARITY: FDG-PET/CT REVEALS VIABLE MYOCARDIUM AFTER MRI LIMITATIONS. Poster presented at ACC 2026.
- Poster presentation, Yang Liu, Zeel Patel, Yong Lee, Sara Hazaveh, Marissa N. Heyer, Amar Shere, Kumar Satya, Mohammed Gibreal, Rachel Spallone. THE EMBOLIZING IMPOSTOR: ISOLATED LEFT VENTRICULAR ABSCESS MIMICKING INTRACARDIAC TUMOR. Poster presented at ACC 2026.
- Poster presentation, Zeel Patel, Yang Liu, Yong Lee, Robert K. Altman, Narmadan Kumarasamy, Bradley Peltzer, Marian Vandyck-Acquah, Kumar Satya. DECODING THE DILATED THICK HEART: BURNT-OUT HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY, A RARE MASQUERADER.
- Poster presentation, Yong Lee, Sara Hazaveh, Zeel Patel, Yang liu, Lindsay Fogel, Geumji Shin, Melissa Bilek, Kumar Satya, Elie M. Elmann. A BENIGN TUMOR WITH MALIGNANT DISGUISE; PAPILLARY FIBROELASTOMA OF THE LV SEPTUM
- Poster presentation, Yong Lee, Zeel Patel, Lindsay Fogel, Sara Hazaveh, Geumji Shin, Yang Liu, Yuriy Dudiy, Kumar Satya. FROM HEART BLOCK TO CARDIOGENIC SHOCK: FULMINANT LYMPHOCYTIC MYOCARDITIS.
- Poster presentation, Ezra Schneier, Yang Liu, Zeel Patel, Mohammed Gibreal, Yuriy Dudiy, Matthew J. Fata. ILLUMINATING INFECTION: MULTIMODALITY IMAGING OF AN AORTIC ENDOGRAFT ABSCESS
- Poster presentation, Bruce Osei-Frimpong, Yang Liu, Zeel Patel, Marissa Heyer, Sara Hazaveh, Matthew Fata, Taya Glotzer. TIMING IS EVERYTHING: EARLY CRT FOR LBBB CARDIOMYOPATHY
Accomplishments
- Fellow Educator of the Year 2025-2026, Hackensack University Medical Center
- Spotlight Resident for the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Program 2024, Stony Brook University Hospital
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Chief Fellow, Cardiovascular Disease
Hackensack University Medical Center
07.2026 - Current
Cardiology Fellow
Hackensack University Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Med-Peds Chief Resident
Stony Brook University Medical Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
Patient Safety Council, Med-Peds representative
Stony Brook University Medical Center
05.2023 - 06.2024
Resident Clinical Investigator
Stony Brook University Medical Center
05.2022 - 06.2024
Chair, Med-Peds Wellness Committee, Med-Peds Recruitment Committee
Stony Brook University Medical Center
07.2021 - 06.2024
Clinical instructor, Introduction to Clinical Medicine
Stony Brook University Medical Center
09.2020 - 06.2024
Medical counselor, Congenital Heart Disease Camp
Camp Odayin
07.2017 - 07.2018
Clinician, Peer Mentor
Philips Neighborhood Clinic
12.2016 - 06.2018
M.D. -
University of Minnesota Medical School
B.S. - Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development
University of Minnesota Twin Cities