Brian Wu MD, PhD, MNM | MedSchoolCoach

Brian Wu MD, PhD, MNMMaster Advisor

Dr. Brian Wu is a general, adult psychiatrist who has a special interest in helping people become unstuck from symptoms that may block living in full alignment with their values or aspirations.

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Bio

Dr. Brian Wu graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland with a bachelor of science degree in physiology and neurobiology. He then attended the M.D./Ph.D. program at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, earning his Ph.D. in integrative biology and disease in 2015 and his M.D. in 2017. After medical school, he completed his residency training in the psychiatry program at the LAC+USC Medical Center. During his final year of residency, he obtained a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine (M.N.M.) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC as a Provost’s Post-Doctoral Scholar.

Currently, Dr. Wu has authored over 40 publications, including 12 first-author publications and one book chapter. He has also presented over 10 oral presentations as well as over 15 poster presentations at regional and national meetings. He has received over $150,000 in grants, a Resident Recognition Award from the American Psychiatric Association, and a NIH TL1 pre-doctoral.

As a physician advisor, Dr. Wu has worked with students for nearly 10 years guiding them through the medical school application process.

Fun Fact

Dr. Wu is a black belt in karate and has appeared as a background actor in Hangover 3. He also loves his family dearly.

Education

Undergraduate: BS, University of Maryland
Medical School: MD/PhD,Keck School of Medicine of USC
Residency: LAC+USC Medical Center.

Speciality

Psychiatry

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