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I treat medicine as simply as one of many decisions I've made throughout my life.

The interactions with people and the intellectual challenge it demands are what keep me on this path.

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I don't know what the future may hold, but I'm enjoying the journey so far!

Why...?

...neurology

- Trigger my curiosity - History taking and physical examinations are extremely important, even in the era of technology - Rapidly growing field When I was in my fourth year of medical school, one of my friends told me about Coursera and I enrolled in a medical neuroscience course on that platform. That decision was life-changing. I gained new insights into how the body and mind interact, and I was able to explain several daily phenomena. I recall not attending school and instead staying home to watch material videos like a child. That course significantly impacted my decision to pursue a career as a neurologist. However, a mere feeling of liking something is not the same as actually liking it. To test my decision, I took as many neurology rotations as possible after graduation. I soon realized that physical examination and face-to-face interaction are crucial in neurology, even in the era of rapidly advancing technology. Don't get me wrong! I believe that these two aspects are essential in any medical specialty. Perhaps the people I met during this journey may have cultivated my desire to join this community. As an always-try-to-do-something-new person, who sometimes annoys others with my excessive questions, I appreciate that the field of neurology is constantly evolving. The opportunity to learn and explore new things is always present. Artificial intelligence is being integrated into many healthcare systems for various aspects of neuro care, such as stroke and genetic therapy. With the help of technology, neurology is advancing faster than ever, and I am eager to be a part of its future. I look forward to seeing how I will grow as a person during this journey.

...the United States?

- Emphasize the patient-doctor relationship - Population diversity - Have greater flexibility to balance my financial needs with my time spending on patient care

What...?

...ambitions (in medicine)

- Become a clinical instructor to provide hands-on education and foster the patient-physician relationship
- Join/create a community service that aims to understand health issues from the perspective of patients
- Utilize technology to improve patient outcomes, streamline healthcare processes, and enhance the delivery of medical services

...qualities of a good physician

- Kindness and empathy
- There is always room for improvement in everything, including knowledge
- Medicine is not a competition

Education

Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam

M.D., major in General Practitioner

2014 - 2020

Professional Experience

Lincoln Medical Center/Department of Internal Medicine

Intern/Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1)

Externships in U.S. clinics & hospitals

Extern (Medical Graduate)

2023 - 2024

2021 - 2023

Social Activity

Alzheimer's San Diego

Virtual Companion

2021 - Current

  • Call a participant living with Alzheimer's weekly via Zoom

  • Recall memories, boosting cognitive health and morale

  • Practice communication and rapport-building virtually 

Institute on Aging

Friendship Line Volunteer

2021 - 2022

  • Received calls from people undergoing an emotional crisis

  • Developed communication skills by using conversation starters and actively listening

  • Raised self-awareness of mental health

VIET C.A.R.E

Senior Wellness Program Volunteer

2021 - 2022

  • Provided mental health support to Vietnamese seniors through phone calls to overcome "Asian Hate" during the pandemic

  • Assessed the living environment of participants

  • Developed questionnaires to screen participants for risk of mental health illness

RESEARCH

Publication

On-going

  • [Case Report] Ectopic Germinoma

  • [Case Report] Supplementary Motor Area Syndrome post focal cortical dysplasia surgery 

  • [Case Report] Unilateral Abdominal Wall Hernia Secondary to Thoracic Disc Herniation

  • [Case Report] Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis With Polyneuropathy

Archive

Title
Journal
Date
Author
DOI
Surgical Intervention of Dysphagia Caused by Ossification of Anterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Case Report
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery
10/08/2022
Duc Duy Tri Tran, Quoc Bao Nguyen, Van Tri Truong, Thai Duong Truong, Quoc Vinh Do, Duc Phong Vo
10.1055/s-0042-1757214
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Secondary to COVID-19: A Case Report
Cureus
07/13/2022
Bao Q. Nguyen, Darrick J. Alaimo
10.7759/cureus.26817
Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
International Clinical Neuroscience Journal
10/30/2021
Duc Duy Tri Tran, Quoc Bao Nguyen, Van Tri Truong, Thai Duong Truong, Dinh Thanh Phan, Thanh Minh Nguyen
10.34172/icnj.2021.39
Cervical intra-extradural meningioma with en-plaque, dumbbell-shaped, and an unusual calcified pattern in a young patient
Surgical Neurology International
09/06/2021
Bao Quoc Nguyen, Duc Duy Tri Tran, Thuan Cong Dang, Thi Dang Mai, Hai Duong Pham, Van Tri Truong
10.25259/sni_615_2021
Spontaneous resolution of postoperative giant frontal pseudomeningocele
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery
05/28/2021
Duc Duy Tri Tran, Thi Phuong Hoai Dinh, Quoc Bao Nguyen, Dang Thi Mai, Van Tri Truong
10.4103/ajns.AJNS_18_21

Presentation

Title
Conference
Date
Author
Presenter
Smoking Provoked More Atherosclerosis In Iliac Arteries Than In Coronary Arteries: A Dynamic Flow And Machine Learning Analysis
Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT)
02/25/2023
Thach Nguyen, Hien Q Nguyen, Mike Vo, Bao Nguyen, Nga Nguyen, Imran Mihas, Saanya Agarwal, Loc Vu
Bao Quoc Nguyen
How Turbulent Flow Damages the Intima and Triggers the Atherosclerotic Process
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS)
05/26/2022
Thach Nguyen, Bao Quoc Nguyen, Cardy Nguyen
Cardy Nguyen
Identification Of Vulnerable Lesions Prone To Rupture By Coronary Flow Assessment: An Angiographic, Artificial Intelligence, And Machine Learning Analysis
Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT)
02/26/2022
Thach Nguyen, Tai T Truyen, Loc T Vu, Thinh Cao, Gianluca Rigatelli, Ernest Talarico, Dung Ho, Hung N Pham
Bao Quoc Nguyen

PROJECT

Ca Lâm Sàng Thần Kinh (Neurology Clinical Case) Youtube Channel

2023 - Current

Neurocare.AI
Research Fellow

2021 - Current

  • Company utilizing digital health technology to enhance education, neurology research, and patient care.

  • Primary responsibility: Writing book chapters on "Neuropocketbook.com", an open-source digital book on neurology

  • Published 4 book chapters

Book Chapters

Completed & Awaiting Publication

  • CSF Analysis

  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Published

Title
Author
Date
Link
Vertigo
Bao Quoc Nguyen MD, Peter Johns MD
08/22/2022
https://neuropkbk.neurocare.ai/vertigo
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Bao Quoc Nguyen MD, Junaid Kalia MD
04/30/2022
https://neuropkbk.neurocare.ai/chronic-inflammatory-demyelinating-polyneuropathy-cidp
Restless Legs Syndrome
Bao Quoc Nguyen MD, Adeel Memon MD
08/19/2022
https://neuropkbk.neurocare.ai/restless-legs-syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bao Quoc Nguyen MD, Junaid Kalia MD
01/27/2022
https://neuropkbk.neurocare.ai/carpal-tunnel-syndrome
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