Our Mission
APAMSA is a national organization of medical and pre-medical students committed to addressing the unique health challenges of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.
A Message from our President
Welcome to the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)! Here, you'll discover how we're tackling critical health disparities in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities by uniting the next generation of AANHPI medical students and healthcare leaders in our collective mission for health equity.
As the largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit representing the AANHPI medical community, APAMSA unites healthcare professionals at every career stage—from pre-medical students to seasoned attending physicians—in our shared mission to transform AANHPI health outcomes.
James Chua
He/Him/His
National President
president@apamsa.org
James Chua
He/Him/His
National President
president@apamsa.org
APAMSA Announcements
Statement on the Rollback of Universal Hepatitis B Vaccinations
On December 5, 2025, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to overturn guidelines for universal…
2026 APAMSA National Conference
On behalf of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, we are happy to welcome you to UCSF and San Francisco for ✨ National…
October Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Paul Tran
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Paul Tran, Pediatric Gastroenterologist and creator of @alimentaryschool, for our October AMA! 💬🩺 Dr. Tran is a…
Multilanguage Health Educational Material
Hosting a Health Fair or a Health Educational Booth? We’ve got you covered! From Hepatitis B and cancer screening to mental health support — AANHPI…
Diversity Engagement Program (DEP)
✨ BIG NEWS: The APAMSA Diversity Engagement Program (DEP) is officially LIVE! ✨ Your chapter can earn points all year long by hosting events, creating…
Call For Resolutions
The APAMSA policy cycle has launched! What healthcare or AANHPI-related issues are you passionate about? Now is your chance to turn that passion into action and help…
Filipino American History Month
🇵🇭✨ Celebrating Filipino American History Month! This month, we honor the rich culture, resilience, and contributions of Filipino Americans —…
September Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Adela Wu
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Adela Wu, newly appointed Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford, for our September AMA! 🧠✍️…
It’s National Voter Registration Day – Check your registration status!
Dear APAMSA family, In recognition of the vital connection between civic participation and community health, APAMSA is proud to join the nationwide celebration of…
Residency Interviewing 101 Panel
Nervous about residency interviews? 👀 Our Leadership Committee has your back! Join our Interviewing 101 Panel to hear Associate Program Directors share…
Our rapid response process enables APAMSA National Board to respond as an organization to national events through public statements or direct calls to action.
Questions? Contact our Rapid Response Director at rapidresponse@apamsa.org.
Listen to APAMSA's Podcast: White Coats & Rice!
Check out our upcoming events!
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2026 APAMSA National Conference
On behalf of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, we are happy to welcome you to UCSF and San Francisco for ✨ National…
Response to Enactment of One Big Beautiful Bill
On July 3, 2025, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) along mostly party lines following the Senate’s amendments earlier this…
Statement on Attacks on LGBTQIA+ Rights and Resources
The first day of June marks a month-long celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. Honoring the progress and the vibrance of this community has been especially…
Response to Tragic Death of Arthur Folasa Ah Loo
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, 39, was fatally shot in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was an innocent bystander participating in the “No Kings”…
Statement on ICE Raids in Los Angeles
Following the Trump Administration’s plan to push for mass deportations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided multiple communities in the Los…
South Asian Reproductive Health Webinar
🌸 Let’s Talk Reproductive Health! 🌈 Join us for The South Asian Reproductive Health Webinar as we spotlight reproductive and LGBTQ+ health challenges…
Joint Statement on H.R. 1 by APAMSA, SNMA, LMSA, AMSA, SOMA, and MSDCI
On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which contained disconcerting provisions aimed at cutting Medicaid funding by…
Win a Personalized, Signed Book by Ocean Vuong!
Enter to win a personalized, signed book from Ocean Vuong (unlimited entries!) to raise money for the LGBTQIA+ Scholarship for AANHPI Medical Students! Three books,…
Response to Proposed Limits and Elimination of Federal Student Loans
On April 28, 2025, Congress released a draft proposal to overhaul the federal student loan system, aiming to add limits to federal student loans, eliminate Grad PLUS…
Statement on Lapu Lapu Day Festival Tragedy
The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) extends its deepest condolences to the Filipino Canadian community in the wake of the devastating tragedy at Vancouver’s Lapu…
APAMSA Merchandise Order Form: Graduation Cords
It’s that time of year: APAMSA is excited to announce that we are offering APASMA graduation cords to members! All profits from sales will go to supporting APAMSA’s mission and…
Response to SAVE Act (H.R. 22)
On April 10, 2025, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which requires all voters to provide documented proof of citizenship in person…
Response to Executive Order to Eliminate the Department of Education
On March 20, 2025, President Donald J.Trump signed a new executive order directing the Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, to pursue the closure of the Department of Education (ED). The ED…
Response to Government Censorship of LGBTQIA+ Health
On January 20th, as part of President Donald J. Trump’s day-one executive orders, the Office of Personnel Management directed federal agencies to eliminate “gender ideology” from employee resource…
National APAMSA Statement on President Trump’s Day One Executive Orders
On Monday, January 20th, President Donald J. Trump issued a slew of executive orders disrupting public health and safety, including actions related to health care, Covid-19 and emergency…
Response to Police Assault of Lich Vu
On October 27, 2024, 71-year-old Lich Vu was brutally assaulted by police during an arrest in Oklahoma City, which resulted in severe injuries requiring hospitalization. Body camera footage…
Advocacy
Committed to addressing structures that contribute to unique health challenges of AANHPI communities
Diversity
Uplifting underrepresented voices in our community and spotlighting intersectionality
Strategy
Connecting medical and pre-health students, healthcare leaders, physicians, and alumni
Our National Service Projects are dedicated to eliminating health care disparities in the AANHPI community.
Bone Marrow Registration
Hepatitis Initiative
National Cancer Initiative
Mental Health Initiative