Jae Ma Yu

After graduating in 2022, I volunteered as a public health doctor to fulfill my national duty as an alternative to military service and have been engaged in the following activities since then:

• Implemented evidence-based practices into daily work routine, enhancing overall effectiveness of clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
• Conducted on-site sick call and chronic care clinics for patients.
• Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
• Utilized telemedicine services for remote consultations, expanding access to healthcare for rural patients.
• Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
• Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
• Vaccinated patients against communicable diseases such as flu, pneumonia and COVID-19.
• Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
• Served as a mentor to medical students, fostering growth in clinical knowledge and skills.

In 2024, during the medical crisis in Korea, I was dispatched to Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital and performed the following tasks:

• Administered chemotherapy injections in the hematologic oncology ward
• Obtained consent for various procedures and examinations
• Performed bone marrow biopsies under the supervision of a specialist
• Inserted nasogastric tubes, performed various dressings, and conducted ECGs in the hematologic oncology ward