Paul Lu

Dr. Paul Lu is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He is actively engaged in global health and medical education, with significant contributions in Vietnam and Botswana. His work focuses on international medical education, capacity building, and faculty development.

Dr. Lu’s research interests center on medical education and global health, particularly in the areas of curriculum development, pre-departure training for health professional students, and faculty development programs. He co-directs the PSOM Global Health Pre-Departure Training Course and is deeply involved in the VinGroup-Penn Alliance, supporting the development of undergraduate and graduate medical education at VinUniversity in Hanoi, Vietnam. He also co-directs the Master Clinical Educator Academy (MCEA), a faculty development initiative aimed at strengthening clinical teaching capacity.

His recent publications highlight trends in global health education, including systematic reviews on the impact of global health electives on U.S. residents and host country perceptions of short-term training programs. These works reflect a strong emphasis on ethical engagement, educational effectiveness, and sustainable capacity building in low- and middle-income countries.

Selected Scientific Contributions:

• The Master Clinical Educator Academy: faculty development in Vietnam
• Host perceptions of short-term global health experiences
• Impact of global health electives on U.S. medical residents
• Pre-departure training and global health competencies

Dr. Lu advises and mentors students and trainees through global health programs at Penn. He has led initiatives in China, Vietnam, Mexico, Botswana, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, often focusing on institutional partnerships and long-term educational sustainability. While specific grant details are not listed, his leadership in funded programs like the VinGroup-Penn Alliance suggests active grant involvement.

He is involved with the Master Clinical Educator Academy at VinUniversity and contributes to the global health infrastructure through curriculum design and training program leadership. His work exemplifies a commitment to building equitable, effective, and locally responsive global health education systems.