“An expert in the respiratory system who also manages the most critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit.”
“An expert in the respiratory system who also manages the most critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit.”
“I am a Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician responsible for diagnosing and treating complex respiratory conditions while managing the most critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. My key duties include performing bronchoscopies, managing mechanical ventilation, and conducting life-saving procedures such as central line placements and intubations. I am board certified in both Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, with the ability to remain calm and decisive in high-pressure situations. I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, communicate with families regarding prognoses, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.”
7/2022 – 6/2025
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship
Health Care Disparities Track
7/2019 – 6/2022
The University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Internal Medicine Residency
8/2015 – 6/2019
St. George’s University School of Medicine
Grenada, West Indies
Doctor of Medicine, magna cum laude
8/2011 – 12/2014
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, magna cum laude
Theatre Arts Minor
7/2025 – Present
Gwinnett Pulmonary Group
2024 – 2025:
Implementing a Nurse-Led Rounding Checklist to Enhance Multidisciplinary Rounds in the Medical ICU
Quality improvement project to improve compliance of multidisciplinary rounds and care team communication in UAB’s medical ICU
2023 – 2025:
Birmingham VAMC Lung Mass Quality Improvement Project
Collaborating with Dr. Joseph Thachuthara-George, Dr. Michael Wells, and Dr. Mark Dransfield in assessing lung nodule management at the Birmingham VAMC
Implementing systemic changes with the goal to improve the timely follow up of lung nodules by increasing clinic availabilities and OR utilization
Addressing rural health disparities with implementation of telemedicine
2023 – 2025:
Resource Development for Patient Financial Assistance
Organized references for providers regarding patient financial assistance resources at UAB Outpatient Pulmonary Clinic
2023 – 2025:
UAB MICU Report
Providing and evaluating monthly data on the medical ICU’s bed utilization, ventilator management, and disposition data
2023 – 2025:
Optimizing Lung Nodule Follow Up at Cooper Green Mercy Health: QI Project
Collaborating with Dr. Anand Iyer and Dr. Steven Fox in improving subspeciality follow up at CGMH to ensure timely management of lung nodules. CGMH provides care to disadvantaged populations in Jefferson County, Alabama
2021 – 2022:
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Management of ARDS in a Tertiary Care Center
Collaborated with Dr. Parijat Sen, Dr. Eric Bensadoun, Dr. Anil Gopinath, Dr. Said Chaaban, and Dr. Anna Kalema in the University of Kentucky’s Pulmonary and Critical Care Department
A retrospective observational study of mechanically ventilated patients admitted to UK Chandler Hospital’s medical ICU before and after the COVID-19 pandemic to evaluate the effects on ARDS management
2021 – 2022:
Outcome Analysis of Delayed Admissions to the ICU in Internal Medicine Patients
Retrospective observational study on the 48-hour outcome of Hospital Medicine patients who were delayed admission to the medical intensive care unit
2012 – 2014:
University of Georgia’s Microbiology Department (Bioinformatics Research Assistant)
Performed research in Dr. Jan Mrazek’s Bioinformatics Laboratory
Researched the degree of gene conservation in periodic regions among different prokaryotic species with an emphasis on Helicobacter and Methanococcus
Developed computer programming skills through Python with application to the field of microbiology
2013:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Research Intern)
Performed under the supervision of Dr. Michael Arrowood in the Water Disease and Prevention Branch
Focused on the laboratory techniques utilized in extracting Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora to culture the microorganisms and analyze their life cycles in host cells
Researched effective and safe disinfectants for use against Cryptosporidium in children’s daycares
2024:
Vu-Ticar, N., Larson-Casey, J. Bleomycin and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Comprehensive Toxicology, 4th Edition. Elsevier. 2024. (pending publication)
Vu-Ticar, N., Larson-Casey, J. Particulate Matter and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Comprehensive Toxicology, 4th Edition. Elsevier. 2024. (pending publication)
2023:
Tatem L, Richardson C, Vu-Ticar N, Chiles J. Pulmonary Mucormycosis in a Patient with Sickle Cell Crisis and Acute Chest Syndrome. CHEST, vol. 164, no. 4, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2023.07.734.
2021:
Vu, N., Weaver, D. When a Clot Should Not be a Second Thought. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, Volume 19. May 3, 2021.
Vu, N., Gray, A. Key Clinical Question: What Makes a Urinary Tract Infection Complicated? The Hospitalist. Volume 25, No 11. November 11, 2021
2020:
Vu, N., Gray, A. Key Clinical Question: The Role of Beta-D-Glucan in the Diagnosis of Invasive Fungal Infections. The Hospitalist. August 1, 2022
2019:
Vu, N. Escherichia coli. First Aid Board Review: Curriculum Block. 2019. https://usmle-rx.com/authors/rx-bricks/
2024 – Present: Alpha Omega Alpha: National medical honor society
2022: Program Director’s Award
2022: Top 10% of Graduating Class, Internal Medicine Residency
2021: Resident Scholarly Activity Award
2016 – Present: Iota Epsilon Alpha: International medical honor society
2025:
Vu-Ticar, N., Anderson, L., Fox, S. “Unequal Breaths: Addressing Health Disparities in Lung Nodule and Lung Cancer Management”. American Thoracic Society International Conference; May 19th, 2025; San Francisco, California
Pulmonary Grand Rounds: Senior Talk. University of Alabama at Birmingham (pending)
Mortality and Morbidity Conference. University of Alabama at Birmingham. (pending)
Journal Club. University of Alabama at Birmingham. (pending)
2024:
Vu-, Ticar, N., Kulkarni, T. “Bleeding Between the Lines: A Case of Thoracic Endometriosis”. American College of Chest Physicians; Oct 6th-9th; Boston, Massachusetts
Vu-Ticar, N., Mridul, G. “Chryseobacterium: A Critical Conundrum”. American Thoracic Society International Conference; May 20th, 2024; San Diego, California
Vu-Ticar, N., Kulkarni, T. “The Silent Intruder: Recognizing Pituitary Metastasis in Small Cell Lung Cancer”. American Thoracic Society International Conference; May 20th, 2024; San Diego, California
2023:
Health Care Disparities in Pulmonary Medicine. University of Alabama at Birmingham. December 15, 2023
Clinical, Radiology, Pathology Conference. University of Alabama at Birmingham, April 3, 2023.
Ambulatory Case Conference. University of Alabama at Birmingham, January 13, 2023.
2022:
Critical Care Case Conference. University of Alabama at Birmingham, November 1, 2022
Chest Imaging Conference. University of Alabama at Birmingham, September 23, 2022.
Morbidity and Mortality Conference. University of Kentucky, May 12, 2022.
2021:
Vu, N., Weaver, D. When a Clot Should Not be a Second Thought. Poster presented at: American Thoracic Society’s International Conference; May 15-19, 2021; Virtual
Vu, N., Weaver, D. When a Clot Should Not be a Second Thought. Poster presented at: American College of Physician’s Annual Conference; April 29 – May 1, 2021; Virtual
Vu, N., Gray, A. A Fair Assumption in Hyperferritinemia. Poster presented at: Society of Hospital Medicine’s National Conference; May 3-7, 2021; Virtual
Vu, N., Weaver, D. When a Clot Should Not be a Second Thought. Poster presented at: Society of Hospital Medicine’s National Conference; May 3-7, 2021; Virtual
2020:
Vu, N., Gray, A. A Fair Assumption in Hyperferritinemia. Poster presented at: Society of Hospital Medicine’s Regional Heartland Conference; August 21, 2020; Virtual