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University of Southern California
University of Southern California
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Buwen Yao 姚卜文 PhD ’22

Buwen Yao 姚卜文 PhD ’22

Hometown: Jilin, China
Program: PhD in Occupational Science, Class of 2022

家乡:吉林,中国
项目:作业科学

Research Focus: My research focuses on the integration of rehabilitation medicine with musculoskeletal ultrasound. I am exploring the effects of activity on the blood flow of the median nerve and the ultrasonic imaging manifestations in patients with joint stiffness. These studies aim to deepen our understanding of the application of ultrasound technology in the rehabilitation process and provide more precise treatment guidance for patients.
研究方向:我的研究重点是康复医学与肌肉骨骼超声的结合。我探索活动对正中神经血流的影响以及关节僵硬患者的超声影像表现。这些研究旨在深化对康复过程中超声技术应用的理解,并为患者提供更精确的治疗指导。

Where did you receive your bachelor’s degree and in what major?
你在哪里获得你的本科学士学位, 主修什么专业?
I received my bachelor’s degree in medicine from Peking University. I am currently pursuing a Medicine Doctorate degree.
我的本科学士学位是在北京大学医学部,主修专业是临床医学。目前我仍然在北京大学医学部就读医学博士学位。

What do you like about occupational therapy?
你喜欢作业治疗的什么?
What I love most about occupational therapy is the combination of its comprehensive approach and individualization. Applying advanced technologies like musculoskeletal ultrasound to patients with joint stiffness and carpal tunnel syndrome allows us to tailor treatment plans specifically for each patient. This not only significantly enhances their quality of life but also represents an intriguing direction for the future development of medicine.
我最喜欢作业治疗的全面性与个体化相结合。将肌肉骨骼超声等先进技术应用于关节僵硬、腕管综合征的患者,能够让我们为患者量身定制治疗方案,而且也可以显著提升他们的生活质量,我认为这是非常有趣的未来医学的发展方向之一。

What is the focus of your current research?
你在目前的实习点主要学习/做什么?
My current research primarily focuses on the application of musculoskeletal sonography, combined with artificial intelligence, to identify and differentiate fibrotic tissues. This study aims to help us diagnose patients with joint stiffness more accurately, guide their treatment, and make more precise prognostic predictions.
我目前的研究主要集中在应用肌骨超声技术,结合人工智能,以识别和区分纤维化组织。这项研究旨在帮助我们更准确地诊断关节僵硬患者,并为他们的治疗提供指导,同时对预后做出更准确的预测。

How do you plan to advance OS in China?
你计划如何推进OS在中国的发展?
As a resident in training and a future physician, I plan to advance the development of occupational science in China by further expanding my current research. Additionally, I intend to actively participate in academic conferences, exchange ideas with peers in the field of rehabilitation medicine, and share our research findings to raise public awareness and understanding of the importance of occupational therapy and occupational science.
作为一名规培学生和未来的医生,我计划通过进一步拓展我目前的研究来推动作业科学在中国的发展。此外,我还计划积极参与学术会议,与康复医学界的同行交流,分享我们的研究成果,并普及作业治疗与作业科学的重要性,提升公众对这一领域的认识和理解。

What are your favorite occupation(s)?
你最喜欢的作业活动是什么?
My favorite leisure activity is reading, especially books related to personal growth. These books not only help me understand myself better but also facilitate my personal development, allowing me to progress continuously both professionally and personally. “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” is my most cherished book. It articulates universally applicable life principles that are valuable for people at various stages of life. This book delves deeply into the balance between understanding oneself and adhering to principles, providing profound insights to its readers. It has had a significant impact on me.
我最喜欢的休闲活动是阅读,特别是那些与自我成长相关的书籍。这些书籍不仅帮助我更好地了解自己,还促进了我的个人成长,让我在专业和个人层面都不断进步。《高效能人士的七个习惯》是我最钟爱的一本书,它阐述了一些普遍适用的生活原则,对不同生活阶段的人都极具价值。这本书深入探讨了理解自我和顺从原则之间的平衡,对读者启迪颇深,对我产生了很大的影响。