Brenden Tu, MD, MS, FAAFP
Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine
Family Medicine Clerkship Director
Education
- MD - Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- MS - Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
About
Dr. Brenden Tu brings with him a wealth of experience, having spent ten years with UC Davis' Student Health and Counseling Services, where he excelled in both Urgent Care and Primary Care settings.
Dr. Tu’s academic journey is as impressive as his clinical experience. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources from UC Davis, followed by a Master of Science in Forestry from Colorado State University, and his MD from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family and Community Medicine at UC Davis Medical Center and spent three years serving the community at CommuniCare Health Centers Salud Clinic in West Sacramento.
His passion for service extends beyond clinical practice. Dr. Tu began volunteering in 2007 as a preceptor at Clinica Tepati, one of UC Davis School of Medicine’s student-run clinics, and was later appointed as its Medical Director in 2010. He also took on the role of Medical Director for The Knights Landing One Health Center when it opened in 2012. In addition, Dr. Tu has served on the Faculty Board of Directors for the Society of Student Run and Free Clinics since 2017, and he currently sits on the Board of Directors for the People & Pets Project, a non-profit committed to providing equitable, community-centered care for both people and their pets.
Dr. Tu’s clinical interests span general primary care and international health, with a focus on underserved communities in downtown Sacramento. He is also deeply committed to education and mentorship, working with undergraduate and health professional students across various disciplines, including medicine, nursing, PA, and NP programs, as well as residents.