ASIANPACIFIC AMERICANMEDICAL STUDENTASSOCIATION

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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.

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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.

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James Chua
He/Him/His
National President
president@apamsa.org

James Chua
He/Him/His
National President
president@apamsa.org

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	September 2025
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1 White Coats & Ri… White Coats & Rice: An APAMSA Podcast Returns! September 1, 2025 Season 2 See more details •	2 Personal Statement &… Personal Statement & ERAS Workshop September 2, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm https://stanford.zoom.us/j/95267388834?pwd=fcvMfIjQaCxn0iTCO1ZZpapLHMTPyd.1 See more details •	3 9/3 Baylor College o… 9/3 Baylor College of Medicine CHRISTUS Children's Virtual Open House September 3, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Register Here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f1c19425-479a-42ab-9723-edf6f33b6d82@a83dba53-124d-4d32-88f0-b72889a9e926 The Baylor College of Medicine CHRISTUS Children's Pediatric Residency Program in San Antonio, Texas is excited to invite you to learn more about our residency program. We are hosting virtual open houses on Wednesday, August 27th and Wednesday, September 3rd at 7 PM CST. You will have the opportunity to meet with program leadership, hear from current residents, and ask the residents any questions you may have. We are very excited to meet you all! See more details •	4	5	6	7
8 APAMSA Pre-Health We… APAMSA Pre-Health Week September 8, 2025 - September 13, 2025 See more details DUE Applications for… DUE Applications for APAMSA Student Subspecialty Sections (APAMSA-SSS) September 8, 2025 12:59 am - 1:59 am Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDKS2Djkf8QynpekccY-r6qbib8mAMcP7kTe3DuFQJPB6VdQ/viewform We’re thrilled to officially launch APAMSA’s Student Specialty Sections (APAMSA-SSS), a new initiative designed to create dedicated spaces for mentorship, community, and career development through an AANHPI lens. We’re now accepting applications for Student Representatives to help lead these specialty sections during the 2025-2026 term! As a Student Representative, you’ll play a key role in shaping the vision and structure of your specialty’s national programming, while gaining leadership experience and contributing meaningfully to the future of AANHPI health. 📝 Apply here: APAMSA Student Representative Application ⏰ Deadline: Sunday, September 7, at 8:59 PM PST / 11:59 PM EST If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to reading your applications and working with you to launch this exciting new chapter of APAMSA! See more details Exploring Different … Exploring Different Pathways in Medicine Panel September 8, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/APAMSAPreHealthDay1 See more details • • •	9 APAMSA Pre-Health We… APAMSA Pre-Health Week September 8, 2025 - September 13, 2025 See more details A Conversation with … A Conversation with Dr. Paul Tran (@alimentaryschool) September 9, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ZOOM LINK: https://tinyurl.com/APAMSAPreHealthDay2 See more details • •	10 APAMSA Pre-Health We… APAMSA Pre-Health Week September 8, 2025 - September 13, 2025 See more details Mock Interview Sessi… Mock Interview Sessions September 10, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sign up for INTERVIEWEES here: https://tinyurl.com/apamsamockinterviews25 Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/APAMSAPREHEALTHDAY3 See more details • •	11 APAMSA Pre-Health We… APAMSA Pre-Health Week September 8, 2025 - September 13, 2025 See more details Mock Interview Sessi… Mock Interview Sessions September 11, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sign up for INTERVIEWEES here: https://tinyurl.com/apamsamockinterviews25 Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/APAMSAPREHEALTHDAY3 See more details Baylor University Me… Baylor University Medical Center (Dallas) Virtual Information Session September 11, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Medical Education Community Engagement Committee at Baylor University Medical Center (Dallas, TX) invites you to an informal information session. This will be the first event of the application cycle and is open to any applicant interested in learning more about residency and fellowship training at BUMC. The session will begin with general information, followed by specialty-specific breakout rooms hosted by current residents and fellows. 🗓 Thursday, September 11, 2025 🕖 7:00–8:00 PM CST https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lIZDW4RNYUWIkROoakQ1VoMSj7vAPN9GrTlX4fr_m31UREhZTFFCNTFHSVpTTUdORjNPQ1hLUEtSWi4u See more details • • •	12 APAMSA Pre-Health We… APAMSA Pre-Health Week September 8, 2025 - September 13, 2025 See more details Last Day for Early B… Last Day for Early Bird Registration: APAMSA Region 4 and 9 Conference September 12, 2025 Baylor College of Medicine, 1 Baylor Plz, Houston, TX 77030, USA 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, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CDT at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. This year’s theme, Rooted in Resilience, represents our journey as Asian Americans—both throughout history and in the present day. The conference will bring together medical students, health professionals, and community leaders for a day of engaging workshops, inspiring speakers, and meaningful networking. We will explore how our communities remain strong and united in the face of challenges while addressing key health issues impacting Asian and Pacific Islander populations. For more information and to register, please see our website (linked in bio). Early bird registration is $15 and ends on September 12th. Ticket registration includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and an incredible day of talks and sessions courtesy of Baylor College of Medicine APAMSA Conference Team and our sponsors! See more details • •	13 APAMSA Pre-Health We… APAMSA Pre-Health Week September 8, 2025 - September 13, 2025 See more details Office Hours w/ Pre-… Office Hours w/ Pre-Health Directors September 13, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/APAMSAPREHEALTHDAY5 See more details • •	14
15	16 National Voter Regis… National Voter Registration Day September 16, 2025 Take just 2 minutes today to check your voter registration and make sure your information is up to date: Double check your Voter Registration Want to do even more to help your colleagues and community get vote-ready? This National Voter Registration Day, order a free Vot-ER badge and start helping your community get ready to vote this fall. See more details •	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26 Last Day to Register… Last Day to Register: Advocacy Day September 26, 2025 George Washington University Science and Engineering Hall, 800 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA ADVOCACY DAY: Friday, November 7, 2025 \| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST Legislative meetings on Capitol Hill - Health policy advocacy training - Guided Capitol tour Venue: George Washington University Science and Engineering Hall 800 22nd St NW Washington, DC 20052 Register Here BY SEPTEMBER @26th See more details •	27 APAMSA Region 4 and … APAMSA Region 4 and 9 Conference September 27, 2025 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Baylor College of Medicine, 1 Baylor Plz, Houston, TX 77030, USA 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, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CDT at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. This year’s theme, Rooted in Resilience, represents our journey as Asian Americans—both throughout history and in the present day. The conference will bring together medical students, health professionals, and community leaders for a day of engaging workshops, inspiring speakers, and meaningful networking. We will explore how our communities remain strong and united in the face of challenges while addressing key health issues impacting Asian and Pacific Islander populations. For more information and to register, please see our website (linked in bio). Early bird registration is $15 and ends on September 12th. Ticket registration includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and an incredible day of talks and sessions courtesy of Baylor College of Medicine APAMSA Conference Team and our sponsors! See more details •	28
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September 16, 2025

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…