Dr. Youxin Puan | Real-world Case Studies| Best Researcher Award
Dr. Youxin Puan at Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
π¨βπΒ Profile
π Summary
Dr. Puan Youxin is a dedicated physician specializing in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. With a strong academic background and extensive clinical experience, she is committed to improving patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and education.
π Education
Dr. Puan obtained her MBBS from the University of Adelaide, Australia (2009 β 2014). Prior to that, she completed her GCE βAβ Level at Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore (2006 β 2007), after finishing the Integrated Programme at Nanyang Girlsβ High School (2002 β 2005).
π₯ Professional Experience
She currently serves as a Senior Education Associate at Duke-NUS Medical School (2022 β Present) and is a Physician Faculty Member for the Singhealth PGY1 programme (2020 β Present). Dr. Puan completed her residency in Internal Medicine with Singhealth (2017 β 2019) and is undergoing specialist training in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (2020 β Present).
π Accolades and Recognition
Dr. Puan achieved her MRCP (UK) from the Royal College of Physicians in 2019 and completed the Joint Committee of Specialist Training in Respiratory Medicine in 2023. Her honors include the University of Adelaide Summer Vacation Research Scholarship (2013), the Basil Hetzel Institute Research Scholarship (2012), and the Outstanding Student Award at Hwa Chong Institution (2008).
π¬ Research Interests
Her research focuses on respiratory diseases, particularly bronchiectasis and asthma management. Dr. Puan has published in esteemed journals and is actively involved in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing the diagnosis and management of lung cancer and optimizing anticoagulation therapy.
π Top Noted Publications
Nebulizer versus metered dose inhaler with space chamber (MDI spacer) for acute asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation: attitudes of patients and healthcare providers in the COVID-19 era
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- Authors: Alsuwaigh, R., Cao, Y., Puan, Y., Liew, J., Tay, T.R.
- Journal: Journal of Asthma
- Year: 2023
Heterogeneity of non-cystic-fibrosis bronchiectasis in multiethnic Singapore: A prospective cohort study at a tertiary pulmonology centre
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- Authors: Young, S.L., Puan, Y., Chew, S.Y., Koh, M.S., Lee, K.C.H.
- Journal: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
- Year: 2021
A 78-Year-Old Man With Recurrent Hemoptysis and Persistent Pulmonary Nodule
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- Authors: Chew, S.Y., Tan, C.S., Puan, Y., Koh, J.M.K.
- Journal: Chest
- Year: 2020