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
New Merchandise Collection
Attention APAMSA members! 🗣️ New APAMSA merchandise has dropped on the storefront! Whether you’re in the classroom, in the clinic, or wandering…
Response to Elimination of Vaccine Mandates in Florida
On September 3, 2025, Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general, announced plans to end all vaccine mandates in the state of Florida, including vaccination…
APAMSA Region 4 and 9 Conference
The Region IV and Region IX Directors are excited to announce the joint APAMSA Region IV & IX Conference, which will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025,…
APAMSA x CVS Partnership for Vaccine Clinics
National APAMSA is excited to offer a new opportunity in partnership with CVS to provide free vaccine clinics to your community! If your chapter is interested in…
APAMSA Student Subspecialty Sections (APAMSA-SSS)
We’re thrilled to officially launch APAMSA’s Student Specialty Sections (APAMSA-SSS), a new initiative designed to create dedicated spaces for mentorship, community,…
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…
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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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…
Open Positions for 2025-2026 APAMSA National Board
CALLING FOR CANDIDATES to run for the 2025-2026 National Board!! We have a few Round 2 positions that are available for you to run for: External Affairs Branch: Sponsorship Directors Fundraising…
Navigating the Intersectional Bamboo and Glass Ceilings: Empowering Asian American Women in Medical Leadership
Leadership is crucial in medicine, yet it often takes a backseat to technical and academic training. For underrepresented groups in medicine, additional challenges including historical…
A prescription from the next generation of doctors: Vote early
As future medical professionals, we see the real-life consequences of political decisions in emergency rooms, hospitals, and clinics. Despite a growing recognition that voting is directly linked to…
2024 Hepatitis Conference
WelcomeScheduleSpeakersResearchAccommodations / TransportationTeam WELCOME TO THE 18TH ANNUAL APAMSA HEPATITIS CONFERENCE! We are happy to announce the 18th Annual Hepatitis B/C…
Ask Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Marcus Iwane
The Leadership Committee proudly presents Dr. Marcus Iwane, an internal medicine physician dedicated to cultural health and Hawaiian communities. With a deep understanding of the intersection…
Region VIII Conference
APAMSA Region VIII and the UCI APAMSA chapter are ecstatic to invite you to the annual Region VIII Conference hosted at the University of California, Irvine in Irvine. We are excited to host this…
Statement on the Apalachee High School Shooting
On Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, those at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, witnessed a shooting that took the lives of four individuals and injured nine more. This is the 385th mass…
2024 APAMSA Regional Conference Diversity Travel Grant
National APAMSA is offering a limited number of travel grants to increase participation in the APAMSA National Conference by medical students who are underrepresented and often invisible in the…
2024 APAMSA Regional Conferences
We are excited to announce the dates and host schools for the 2024 APAMSA Regional Conferences! We have 7 conferences from August to October with exciting opportunities to learn from speakers,…
ERAS Workshop
Join us on Wednesday, August 7th at 8:00 PM EST/5:00 PM PST via Zoom for our Personal Statement and ERAS Workshop. We’re excited to have Dr. Grace Kajita, IM Program Director at Montefiore, and…
National APAMSA Condemns Violent Suppression of Student Protests on College Campuses
On April 18th, 2024, the New York Police Department (NYPD) arrested over 100 peaceful student protestors at Columbia University’s “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” in response to orders by university…
2024 Bootcamp Series
Calling all incoming interns and sub-interns! We are excited to announce the return of the National APAMSA Bootcamp Series for 2024, featuring six specialties (Internal Medicine, Emergency…
Response to Proposed EDUCATE Act (H.R. 7725)
On March 19, 2024, Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC) introduced the Embracing anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education (EDUCATE) Act (H.R. 7725) to Congress. The bill…
2024-2025 APAMSA National Board Applications Open!
CALLING FOR CANDIDATES to run for the 2024-2025 National Board!! We’re excited to announce that applications are now open. If you are interested in gaining leadership experience, this is your chance…
APAMSA Spring Semester Partnerships Intern
Job Title: APAMSA Spring Semester Partnerships Intern Effective Date: February 5 – May 31, 2024 Compensation: $18.75 per hour Weekly Hourly Expectation: 5-10 hours/week Note: This internship…
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