Get to know Lu:
Background & Education
I was born in China, and immigrated to the United States when I was seven. I grew up mostly in rural Pennsylvania, so I was very excited to escape to UCLA for undergrad. I've been in California ever since! I attended medical school at UCSD. Because I loved the city of San Diego so much, I decided to stay for residency.
My fun travel experiences include going to Asia and Europe for 6 weeks between undergrad and medical school, and then 8 weeks between medical school and residency! I know this is limited because of COVID, but I highly recommend extended away-from-home travel to anyone who has the resources and time.
Career goals/interests within psychiatry:
I'm particularly interested in Emergency Psychiatry and CL Psychiatry, both of which have a strong presence at UCSD.
Typical Week:
SUNDAY
Day
Wake up and cuddle my dog, then hit the climbing gym for a few hours. When the gym is closed because of COVID, I go to my in-laws' place in Carlsbad where there's a pool, or do a hike with friends.
Evening
Before COVID, we usually ended the day at some breweries -- our favorite being Green Flash. Post-COVID, I get take-out or cook dinner, and eat with home with my husband and doggie.
MONDAY
Morning
Wake up around 6:30AM.
Drive to work (VA or Hillcrest).
Pre-round / get sign out.
See patients and round.
Afternoon
Eat a quick lunch.
Finish up tasks and admissions.
If I'm at the VA and patient care is slow, I'll go for a run during my lunch hour.
Get home somewhere between 5 PM to 7:30PM (usually).
Do a short work out (run or a climbing-related work out).
Hang with my husband and dog before going to bed around 10:30PM.
TUESDAY
Day
Same as Monday!
WEDNESDAY
Day
Same as Monday!
THURSDAY
Morning
I love attending didactics in the morning. Now that they are on Zoom, it is even easier to listen in (if I get a good night's sleep on night float, I can still Zoom in from home!). I will sometimes multi-task during didactics by working out while listening in.
FRIDAY
Day
Same as Monday!
SATURDAY
Day
I try to sleep in if I can and enjoy a slow morning either doing art projects or journaling. Sometimes I'll take this time to do laundry or clean. I'll go for an afternoon run or spend time with San Diego friends, at a dog park or a brewery.
Evening
My favorite thing to do with Saturday nights is to watch a movie with my husband. We used to go to the theater, but COVID.
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