EDUCATION
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine May 2020
Western University College of Podiatric Medicine
Pomona, CA
B.S. Microbial Biology May 2013
B.A. Sociology
University of California, Berkeley

WORK EXPERIENCE
Surgical Resident July 2020 – July 2023
Chino Valley Medical Center, Chino, CA
Clinical Faculty July 2020 – July 2023
Western University College of Podiatric Medicine, Pomona, CA
Gross Anatomy Teacher Assistant June – Aug 2015
La Sierra University, Riverside, CA
Medical Assistant Sept 2013 – Sept 2014
Francis L. Dalton, MD, Oakland, CA & Jeffrey K. Etemad, DO, San Rafael, CA

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Chief Podiatry Resident, Kaiser Stockton/Manteca/Modesto July 2022 – July 2023
Interviewer, UC Berkeley’s Leadership Scholarship Award 2015 – Present

PUBLICATIONS
Lin TL, Shaw T, Mirasol E, Hawkins, B. Tibial Sesamoidectomy: Case Series and Review of Literature. Journal of the
International Foot & Ankle Foundation. 2022 June 1.
Lin TL, Shaw T, Shapiro J. Diabetic Foot Infections. In: Labovitz J, editor. The Diabetic Foot, WesternU College of
Podiatric Medicine e-book, 2022.
Lin TL, Hoffman A. The Risks of Using Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole in Compromised Renal and Cardiac Patients.
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Accepted for publication October 10, 2021.
Lin TL. Effective Intervention for Smoking Cessation. Present Podiatry. https://podiatry.com/news/637/Practice-Perfect-
765-Effective-Intervention-for-Smoking-Cessation. Published July 6, 2021.
Shofler D, He A, Lin TL, Chuang, TC. An Evaluation of Off-Service Rotations in Podiatric Medicine and
Surgery Residency Training. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2019;58:480-483.
Lin TL. Recognizing What I Don’t Know by Tzu Lu Lin. Body and Sole. https://bodyandsole.squarespace.com/
new-blog-1/2018/3/30/recognizing-what-i-dont-know-by-tzu-lu-lin. Published March 30, 2018.
Lin TL. Showing My Colors. APMSA. http://www.apmsa.org/storage/Showing%20my%20Colors-%20hk%20
edits.pdf. Published June, 2017.
Lin TL, Rodericks T. Footpath to Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Board of Podiatric Medicine Newsletter –
Footnotes. 2017; Spring:4-6.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Lead Researcher, Kaiser Central Valley 2022 – 2023
Title: Hallux Abductus Angle Threshold and HAV Recurrence
Principle Investigator: Denten Eldredge, DPM
Lead Researcher, Chino Valley Medical Center 2022 – 2023
Title: Knowledge Propagation in Medicine: Historical Appropriation
of the Lower Extremity Physical Examination
Principle Investigator: Jarrod Shapiro, DPM
Lead Researcher, Chino Valley Medical Center 2020 – 2023
Title: Perceptions of the Social Climate for Sexual and Gender Minorities within Podiatric
Residencies among LGBTQ+ and Non-LGBTQ+ Residents

PRESENTATIONS
LGBTQ+ Attitudes and Experiences of Podiatric Medical Students
The National: APMA Annual Scientific Meeting July 31, 2021
An Evaluation of Off-service Rotations in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Training
CPM 4th Annual Research Symposium at Western University Dec 13, 2017
Annual Student Technology and Research Symposium at Western University July 27, 2017

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES
Resident member of AAPSM 2022 – Present
Member, national, state and campus podiatric club – 2016 – 2020
Business, Radiology, Research, AAPSM, APMSA, SCPMSA
Assistant coach, collegiate, and elite club Ultimate Frisbee 2008 – 2019
Member, Phi Delta Epsilon member at UC Berkeley 2009 – 2012

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Team podiatrist for Oakland/San Francisco Ultimate Frisbee team 2022 – Present
Alumni Mentor Program, Western University College of Podiatric Medicine 2021 – Present
Interviewer, UC Berkeley’s Leadership Scholarship Award 2015 – Present
Career awareness presenter for Reach Out, Inland Health Professions Coalition 2018 – 2020
Healthcare delivery services (Care Harbor, UCLA Happy Feet, Special Olympics) 2015 – 2020
Cal State University Fullerton STEM Expo 2019 for Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes Nov. 17, 2019
Pomona Community Health Action Team, Sports Physical Exams, Pomona, CA 2016
Service at Loma Linda University – Chapman Hospice & Emergency Department 2014 – 2015
Oakland, CA services – ReCARES Network & Highland Hospital 2012 – 2014
International Service Learning – Medical, Managua, Nicaragua 2011
Cal Berkeley Habitat for Humanity, Berkeley, CA 2009

HONORS, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIPS
Gary P. Jolly Lifelong Learner Award, WesternU 2019
For the student who embodies Dr. Jolly’s appreciation for lifelong learning
California Podiatric Medical Association Scholarship 2019
For the student who is actively involved in CPMA and in good academic standing
Clinical Student of the Month – January, WesternU 2018, 2019
Recognized by colleagues for exemplifying outstanding characteristics
APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship 2018, 2019
For financially and academically deserving podiatric medical students
Louis T. Bogy Award, WesternU 2018
For the student who exemplifies the political acumen and vision of Dr. Louis T. Bogy
Pre-Clinical Student of the Month, WesternU 2018
Recognized by colleagues for exemplifying outstanding characteristics
Recruitment Scholarship Award, WesternU 2015
Based on overall GPA, public service, leadership potential and extracurricular activities

SKILLS
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese