the torch Winter 2014, Issue 4 | Page 26

MedEd Profile ANDREW CHU, M.D. Andrew Chu, M.D., is a fourth-year resident and chief resident of the pathology residency program at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Chu is also co-chair of the Baylor Housestaff Council, the governing body for the more than 200 residents and fellows trained at Baylor Dallas each year. Dr. Chu earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from The University of Iowa and his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. What brought you to Baylor? Baylor has a great reputation for supporting education and is home to a number of experts. Specifically, it was the leadership of Carol Adair, M.D., a specialist with more than 33 years of practice in anatomic & clinical pathology, which drew me to Baylor. She has been a tremendous mentor and role model. What do you think is the most important thing you can share about Baylor? Baylor is an excellent hospital with a collaborative environment centered on providing the best possible patient care. The huge variety of cases I’ve seen at Baylor has been challenging, and, at the same time, extremely rewarding. Describe your family. I met my beautiful wife, Mandi, on the first day of medical school at Saint Louis University after being randomly assigned to the same orientation group. If I had to pick one person that has most positively shaped my life, it would be her. She’s chief resident of the radiology residency program at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Where did you