Lan Vu

Program Manager, Advanced Practice Providers
Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

First UTSW job: Physician Assistant.

Best part about my job: Hands down, the best part of my job has to be my team. They define what it means to have a work family. They keep me sane.

What energizes me at work: Knowing how many patients are affected by my work gives me the fuel I need to keep going.

How co-workers describe me: Driven and competitive. I prefer the term “driven” over “competitive,” but a little friendly competition is not a bad thing.

Recipe for success: My motto in life: If there’s a will, there’s a way. Be creative, think outside the box, and don’t take no for an answer.

I wish I were an instant expert at: Financial investments – work smarter, not harder.

I’m really good at: I am pretty decent at playing Texas Hold ’em.

Hobbies: I am part of a pool league and play in weekly matches. The team’s name is Motley Cues. I also love to travel, learn about different cultures, and try new cuisines.

Surprising fact: I graduated from high school at age 15 and graduated from Physician Assistant (PA) school at age 20. I am pretty sure that I was the youngest person to ever apply to PA school.