Bioethics and Philosophy
Rebecca Luu
Doctor
Lower Hutt,WGN
Summary
Caring Intern Doctor with wide range of experience in different clinical environments. Well-versed at diagnosing illnesses and dedication to putting patients at ease. Adept at multitasking and critical thinking for excellent patient care. Shines in a team environment.
Hailing from the windy hills of Wellington, I tend to spend my spare time reading, discovering new trails and picking up small projects such as embroidery, acrylic painting and growing a collection of plants. Those who I work with describe someone who has an amazing work ethic, is proactive, a deep thinker and an active, thoughtful listener. During medical school, I have had the immense privilege of learning from a multitude of centres including Rotorua (2020), Waitemata (2021) and Waikato (2022). During my undergraduate years, I was afforded amazing opportunities including being able to expand my knowledge by improving my ability to pronounce Te Reo, my understanding of tikanga Maori and the legal history of the Treaty of Waitangi. I was also able to develop a keen interest in bioethics, especially the legal framework regarding the rights and autonomy of our disabled population and the ramifications of intergenerational trauma. My scientific training also helped me build fantastic project management skills, resiliency, time management and an intellectual curiosity that drives me in my day to day clinical work. I am especially thankful for solid foundation it provides in being able to fuel my own evidence based practice through primary evidence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
PGY 1 RMO
Te Whatu Ora
01.2023 - Current
Q1 General Medicine Hutt Valley
- Working with a general medical team known for a heavy workload, I was part of a busy clinical team. I developed strong team work and communication skills as a result. I have greatly refined time management skills and experience working with patients from a variety of backgrounds, including the unique challenges of different demographics
Q2 General Surgery Hutt Valley
- Working in a colorectal/breast team, I was able to clinically manage critically unwell patients and was involved in several high acuity cases. During this time, I was known for my resilience and endurance during times of widespread sickness and my commitment to patient care.
Q3 General Medicine Masterton
- Taking on more responsibility for patients during this time, again during significant RMO shortages.
- Working with a wide variety of consultants in a highly resource constrained setting to further patient care
- Managing HDU patients including vasopressors and clinical skills such as inserting three way catheters for bladder irrigation, abdominal drain placement, suturing, basic echocardiograms.
- Significant goal setting conversations with patients, doing independent ward rounds, and delivering bad news to patients
- Management of the dying patient
Q4 Orthopaedics Hutt Valley Spinal Team
- Strengthened relationships with the allied health team, learning to liase and best manage large allied health teams as result
- Significant clinical skills including wound collection aspirations, dressing changes, working with the orthopedic surgeons regarding management of trauma
COVID Swabber
Browns Bay Medical Centre
01.2022
- Swabbing, associated applications and ensuring patients can receive their results
- Providing isolation and travel requirements advice as per the current Ministry of Health Guidelines
- Clinically assessing patients, triage and management of the patient flow.
Vaccinator
Auckland DHB
01.2021
- Medical screening and triage of patients requiring vaccination
- Vaccine education, outreach and administration for patients
- Practicing safe and responsible vaccination practice
- Providing appropriate aftercare and anaphylaxis cares for post-vaccination events.
Ranger
Department of Conservation
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Helping inform clients and advise them on trip planning, safety and status of different trails
- Manage the booking system for the local area for both public clients and researchers/internal clients
- Designing and staging new marketing campaigns for the team
- Working to help facilitate appropriate escalation and information gathering on DOC Hotline reports of animals in distress.
Summer Research Student
Otago University
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Exome-based pathogenic variant discovery project with paediatric patients with growth disorders
- Use bash, GATK scripts and genomic toolsets to identify genetic variants in Aotearoa children presenting with growth disorders
- PCR, gel analysis confirmation and Sanger sequencing to confirm a pathogenic candidate.
Visitor Centre Assistant
Parliamentary Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Helping clients and visitors book into a parliamentary tour
- Managing client flow
- Maintaining security measures and providing services to parliamentary staff.
Education
MBChB -
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University of Otago
01.2017 - undefined
Skills
Written communication skills
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0279209000
Awards
2023 Q4 House Officer Award (HVDHB)
2021 Summer Scholarship i3 Innovation/Waitemata DHB I3 innovation
2017 Summer studentship grant University of Otago
2015 Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship University of Otago
Publications
Publication Details: Knapp KM, Luu R, Baerenfaenger M, et al. Biallelic variants in SLC35C1 as a cause of isolated short stature with intellectual disability. J Hum Genet. 2020;65(9):743-750. doi:10.1038/s10038-020-0764-4
Accomplishments
2021, Summer Scholarship i3 Innovation/Waitemata DHB, I3 innovation, 2017, Summer studentship grant, University of Otago, 2015, Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship, University of Otago, Knapp KM, Luu R, Baerenfaenger M, et al. Biallelic variants in SLC35C1 as a cause of isolated short stature with intellectual disability. J Hum Genet. 2020;65(9):743-750. doi:10.1038/s10038-020-0764-4
Voluntary Work Experience
- 2022, OSCE examiner, PVOGS, Interviewing, examination and feedback for PVOGS Mock O&G OSCE
- 2022, U21 Microinternship, U21 SDG, Health and Wellbeing Incubator for Sherman Ho’s Happiness Initiative
- 2022, Editor, Young Auckland Chinese Medical Association, Creation of inspiring and educational material for the promotion and activities of the Young Auckland Chinese Medical Association & associated parent company, Auckland Chinese Medical Association. Management and promotion of social media pages for the above associations.
- 2022, Mentor, UOA, Instilling leadership, confidence and holistic guidance for a group of 6-8 fourth-year medical students.
- 2021, Conference Attendee, ACMA
- 2020, Sponsorship Officer, AI in Medicine, Creating budgets for events and responsibilities. Liaising with external and internal sponsors to negotiate and agree upon common goals and resources.
- 2019, Teddy Bear Hospital, UOA
- 2019, Rural Schools Trip, UOA, Inspiring and educating Y9 students to aspire to a healthcare career
- 2018, Mentor, Women in Health, Educating, mentoring and advising first-year health students regarding their career, studies and navigating the course of their career.
Extracurricular Interests
One aspect that is incredibly important to me is my culture and my family. I speak fluent Cantonese and basic Mandarin. I am currently actively learning more Mandarin and I hope to be able to add Te Reo Maori to the list as time allows. I grew up being the translator and health navigator for my older family members, whom have varying abilities of English and education levels including intermediate school. I strive to the highest to create welcoming, accessible and positive experiences for all my patients as I understand how scary the hospital experience can be. I love being able to pick up a good book from the local bookshop or indulging in local food festivals after a long day at the hospital. On a typical day at home, I might be found combining my love of history and cooking in order to recreate ancient recipes from across Rome and other parts of the world. As the rain comes down, the dog-eared copies of Nabokov, Woolf and Simone de Beauvoir get pulled out to be enjoyed as my Savillum (a type of ancient Roman cheesecake!) cooks in the oven. As the sunset falls, and the streetlights awaken, I’ll pop on my heels and some lipstick as I head to the season’s Macbeth or Rachminov. On the sunnier days, you’ll find me all packed up to go on a hike. You might find my mycology field guide in my pack as I prepare to go mushroom hunting, or my camera with some full batteries as I venture out to new horizons. I have a keen interest in botany and love seeing the seasonal changes in our beautiful Aotearoa.
Clinical Attachments Experience
- 2022, TI, Emergency Medicine, Waikato DHB
- 2022, TI, General Surgery, Waikato DHB
- 2022, TI, Paediatrics, Waikato DHB
- 2022, TI, Psychiatry, Waikato DHB
- Q1 2022, TI, Elective; ORL & Radiology, Lakes DHB
- 2021, 5th Yr, O & G, Waitemata DHB
- 2021, 5th Yr, Specialty Surgery – Opthalmology, ORL & Neurosurgery, Auckland DHB
- 2021, 5th Yr, Paediatrics, Waitemata DHB
- 2021, 5th Yr, Psychiatry, Waitemata DHB
- 2021, 5th Yr, Selective – Clinical Genetics, Auckland DHB
- 2021, 5th Yr, General Practice, Waitemata DHB
- 2020, 4th Yr, Geriatrics, Lakes DHB
- 2020, 4th Yr, Orthopaedics & Rheumatology, Lakes DHB
- 2020, 4th Yr, Anaesthetics, Lakes DHB
- 2020, 4th Yr, General Surgery, Lakes DHB
- 2020, 4th Yr, Specialty Medicine – Gastroenterology & Cardiology, Lakes DHB
- 2020, 4th Yr, General Medicine, Lakes DHB
Interests
Bonsai and meditation
English literature
Clinical Ultrasound
Communication in Health
Timeline
PGY 1 RMO
Te Whatu Ora
01.2023 - Current
COVID Swabber
Browns Bay Medical Centre
01.2022
Vaccinator
Auckland DHB
01.2021
Ranger
Department of Conservation
01.2018 - 01.2020
Summer Research Student
Otago University
01.2018 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University of Otago
01.2017 - undefined
Visitor Centre Assistant
Parliamentary Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
MBChB -
University of Auckland
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