For International Physicians
MD Anderson is a global resource for patients and physicians alike. The Office of Physician Relations assists physicians from around the globe on a daily basis. Each year, our office assists physicians from over 100 countries.
We Can Help
Chyi Chou, R.N., M.H.A. is program manager of international referral development, serving as a liaison to referring physicians worldwide. She can assist with:
- Communicating with faculty and staff
- Follow-up assistance
- Clinical trials and protocols
- Training opportunities
- myMDAnderson for physicians
In addition to direct physician support, Chyi also assists international hospitals and organizations with conference development, joint physician education opportunities and other physician-oriented partnerships.
Chyi participates on several cancer prevention/clinical trial committees and is an officer of the Asian Cancer Council, promoting and increasing the awareness of cancer prevention in the Asian community. She is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish. Chyi can be reached by telephone at 1-713-745-8371 and by e-mail at cchou@mdanderson.org.
Secure Global Access
myMDAnderson for Physicians allows referring physicians and their staff to quickly refer patients, access vital medical records and communicate with the Office of Physician Relations. Register at myMDAnderson.
Connect to MD Anderson Faculty and Services
Our Physician Relations site is our online guide for referring physicians. With it you can:
- Access MD Anderson faculty profiles and publications
- Download and print custom directories
- Information on the MD Anderson referral process
- One click access to online patient referrals
- Access forms and publications
- Detailed information on clinical trials
- Join a growing online physician community
Contact the International Center
Contact us with questions or to make an appointment.
Phone: 001-713-745-0450
Toll-free from Mexico & Canada: 800-811-6167
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CST)
E-mail: international@mdanderson.org
What to Expect
Find more information on each step of the appointment process:
- Step 1: Prepare for Your Visit
- Step 2: Arriving in the United States
- Step 3: While You're Here
- Step 4: After Your Visit
Our Global Culture
Meet Dr. Xifeng Wu
Professor of Epidemiology, Betty B. Marcus Chair in Cancer Prevention
Epidemiology
China
I was originally trained in medicine at Shanghai Medical University in China and received a medical degree in 1984. Later, I studied Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases at Zhejiang Medical University in Hangzhou, China and received a M.S. degree. I went to France in 1990 for my postdoctoral fellowship. Upon coming to the United States, I enrolled in a graduate program in Epidemiology at the University of Texas School of Public Health and received a Ph.D. degree in 1994.
The most complex part of my job is to juggle the many responsibilities of being a leader, mentor, and supervisor to more than 40 multidisciplinary junior faculty, research scientists, pre- and postdoctoral trainees, clinical coordinators and interviewers, statisticians, and other administrative and supportive staff. In particular, I work hard to be a model for commitment and dedication to our research program, inspire the shared vision, identify competent employees and maximize their potentials, find ways to motivate and reward team members and continue to improve leadership skills and scientific knowledge.
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