University of Southern California

Faculty Profile

James Hu, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Oncology


Bio
After graduating from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree, Dr. Hu entered the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda Maryland. He received his internal medicine and hematology/oncology training in the army and graduated from his fellowship in 1994. His duty stations as an oncologist were in Washington and Hawaii. He left active duty in 2000 and then entered the Army Reserves where he presently serves as the Commander of an Army Reserve Hospital composed of over 500 soldiers.

After 2000, Dr. Hu served as a clinical hematologist/oncologist in the San Diego area. At the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, he served as a clinician and mentor for internal medicine residents and medical students where his advice was sought for publications and career development. He has published several articles and abstracts on access to care for breast cancer and the use of telemedicine in remote areas. Dr. Hu maintains an active interest in sarcoma and genitourinary cancers and is a strong advocate of clinical trials.


Education
Doctor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, 1987
Master of Arts, Military History, Norwich University, 2009

Internships
William Beaumont Army Medical Center, 1987 - 1988

Residencies
Willam Beaumont Army Medical Center, 1988 - 1990

Fellowships
Madigan Army Medical Center, 1991 - 1994

Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine: Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine: Medical Oncology

Professional Society Memberships
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology
Fellow of the American College of Physicians

Clinical Interests
Sarcoma, melanoma, cancers of the testes, bladder, kidney and prostate