Lan N. Ðoàn, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She is a social epidemiologist with training and applied experience in conducting community-based participatory research (CBPR) using mixed methods approaches, community-partnered health needs assessments, and participatory systems science methods. Her research focuses on how social determinants of health contribute to cardiovascular and psychosocial health risks and disparities across the life course. She examines the impact of aging on effective health promotion strategies for older adults, particularly addressing social isolation and loneliness through community-tailored approaches.

Dr. Usha Krishnan is a Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, as well as Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Comprehensive Care Center. She attended the University of Bombay, Seth G.S. Medical College (India), and completed her residency at Westchester Medical Center and fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. In addition to clinical responsibilities, she is actively involved in medical education at every level. She is closely involved with the Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at Columbia University and is the director of the fellowship Clinical Competency Committee, which oversees fellow education and training. She is the director of medical student and resident education in Pediatric Cardiology and is closely involved with the Foundations in Clinical Medicine and Major Clinical Year training at the medical school. She was inducted to the Virginia Apgar Society of Medical Educators at Columbia University in 2018. She is also actively involved in research, both in Pulmonary Hypertension and Pediatric Cardiology and is PI/co-investigator in multiple clinical trials, both NIH sponsored and other grants.

Bryan Le, MD, is an attending physician and assistant professor at Montefiore Einstein. He is also the Associate Program Director of the Montefiore Rehabilitation Department residency program. Dr. Le’s clinical focus is on neurologic rehabilitation, with a particular focus on spasticity management, including botulinum injections, baclofen pump management, and cryoneurolysis. He also manages non-surgical musculoskeletal injuries and performs therapeutic injections for shoulder, hip, and knee injuries.

Dr. Nolan Kagetsu studied chemical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After graduating from Albany Medical College (before the creation of APAMSA!), he completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at Mount Sinai West and a fellowship in Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology at NYU. He currently is a diagnostic neuroradiologist at Mount Sinai in New York City. He advises the Mount Sinai APAMSA chapter. Nolan serves on the APAMSA alumni advisory board and serves on the ACR Council Steering Committee. He has written about unconscious bias, microaggression, and being an upstander. He is a Professor of Radiology and Medical Education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He has 2 adult children and lives with his wife in New York City. You can follow him on X (Twitter) @nkagetsu and Instagram @NYCneurorad

Roy S. Chuck M.D., Ph.D. is a cornea and refractive surgery specialist. He has expertise in the field of laser techniques for refractive eye problems and has published, patented (with products both in development and already in market) and lectured extensively throughout his career. Dr. Chuck also has strong research interests in dry eye, ocular surface stem cells and corneal transplantation. Dr. Chuck, a U.C. Berkeley trained engineer, graduated from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons where he received his M.D., Ph.D. degree. He then proceeded on to ophthalmology residency in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Washington University School of Medicine, where he also served as faculty Chief Resident. He completed his fellowship training in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the Doheny Eye Institute of the University of Southern California. Dr. Chuck has served on the faculties of Ophthalmology and Engineering at Washington University, University of Southern California, University of California Irvine and the Johns Hopkins University, where he held the Tom Clancy Professorship in Ophthalmology and was the Director of Refractive Surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute. At present, he is Professor and Paul Henkind Chair of Ophthalmology and Genetics and the longstanding Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, one of the largest eye care centers in the country. Among his other professional appointments, Dr. Chuck serves on the steering committee for the evidence-based medicine Cochrane Collaborative Eyes and Vision Group, as the elected Editor-in-Chief of the ARVO journal Translational Vision Science and Technology (TVST) and as the Secretary for Quality of Care for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Dr. Chuck was also one of the first Asian Americans to assume leadership of a major academic ophthalmology department in the U.S.

I am currently an attending physician in the Kings County Hospital Department of Radiation Oncology and an assistant professor at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. I went to medical school at GWU School of Medicine in DC, intern year at Bronxcare Hospital, and residency at Northwell Health/ Hofstra School of Medicine. Focus areas – all kinds of cancer, and also functional radiosurgery – use of radiation to treatment trigeminal neuralgia, psychiatric disorders e.g. OCD, tremor, and seizures.

Born to refugee parents in the Bronx, Khamarin was recruited into CAAAV’s Youth Leadership Project (YLP) and participated with the program in the early 2000s. After becoming a youth organizer, he led YLP’s Health Justice Campaign for quality healthcare services for Southeast Asian refugees against Montefiore Medical Center.  Khamarin was later a co-founder of Mekong NYC in 2012, and currently serves as the Campaign Director. He has waged and won a campaign to improve healthcare services for underserved Southeast Asian refugees in the Bronx to include language justice, patient navigation, and culturally sensitive treatments, and trained over 200 youth organizers.  As Mekong’s Campaign Director, he developed community strategies and campaigns through leadership development, community power building and advocacy with elected officials and allies, which includes Anti-deportation and Economic Democracy campaigns. He has built partnerships and solidarity through local and national AAPI, SEA coalition and movement spaces for social justice. Khamarin earned a BS in Health Services Administration for CUNY New York City College of Technology, he is also a Licensed Optician and was a trained leader in Somatics.

Dr. Catherine Shu is the Price Family Associate Professor of Medicine and a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of thoracic cancers, with a focus on lung cancer. She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University, followed by her M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. After residency at Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Shu completed her fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she was appointed Chief Fellow. She currently serves as the Director of the Thoracic Medical Oncology Service. She has presented her work at numerous international conferences and has published in the top peer-reviewed oncology journals. She treats the entire spectrum of lung cancer and has a particular interest in earlier stage and surgically resectable disease, specifically on drug combinations to help improve survival in this setting. Additionally, she runs the thoracic oncology clinical trial portfolio and devotes part of her research effort to patients with targetable mutations such as EGFR. Of all her achievements, she is proudest to be able to offer individualized and compassionate care to each and every one of her patients. She understands that each patient and family carries forth a different set of beliefs, goals, and needs. Working alongside an exceptional multidisciplinary team, she is dedicated to improving the survival and bettering the quality of life of her patients.

Greetings! My name is Philip Chang and I’m currently an attending burn surgeon at Weill Cornell Medical Center. My life journey started in Mobile, Alabama, as the first born son of Korean immigrants. I attended Harvard for undergrad, University of Alabama for medical school, University of Illinois at Chicago for general surgery residency, and. University of California at Davis for burn surgery fellowship. I have been an attending burn surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Cincinnati prior to coming to Weill Cornell. My hobbies include origami, piano, sci-fi and history reading, kayaking, and paint-by-numbers. I have an amazing spouse, 2 children, and 1 occasionally stubborn dog. Of note, my oldest daughter is planning to apply to medical school next year.

Dr. Wu is a faculty member in the Division of General Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS). She received her MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin and MPH from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, followed by internal medicine training at New York University Langone Health and a general medicine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and HMS. Her research focuses on improving cardiometabolic disease outcomes through promoting healthier nutrition and addressing health-related social needs such as food insecurity. Clinically, Dr. Wu practices as a primary care physician. Additionally, she serves on the editorial board of the Journal of General Internal Medicine, advises the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA), and teaches medical students at HMS. As a past national president of APAMSA, she remains passionate about serving the AAPI community.

Arlene Y. Zhou, DO is a chief general surgery resident at Hoboken University Medical Center in New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University at Buffalo and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem. During medical school, Dr. Zhou was actively involved in APAMSA, served as Liaison for the local chapter of APAMSA, and later advanced to roles as National Conference Director and Hepatitis Conference Director. She continues to remain active in APAMSA through participation in the Bootcamp series and by mentoring medical students navigating the residency application process. As a first-generation physician, Dr. Zhou is passionate about guiding and supporting students in medicine, helping them navigate the challenges of medical training and pursue their goals in healthcare.

Dr. Jaclyn Chen is a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice, trained at Stony Brook Medicine (MD, Psychiatry Residency) and Albert Einstein/Montefiore (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship), with an undergraduate background in Human Biology & Biological Engineering from Cornell University. Her clinical focus in psychiatry centers on the comprehensive treatment of ADHD, mood disorders, and bipolar disorder, with a particular interest in stress, burnout, and the ways these conditions impact functioning across personal and professional domains. She also integrates interventional approaches, including ketamine-assisted treatment, as part of a broader toolkit for patients with refractory mood symptoms. In addition to individual care, she works with couples navigating relational challenges, recognizing the powerful role relationships play in mental health. Beyond direct clinical work, she is committed to mental health advocacy, aiming to reduce stigma, promote access to care, and foster open dialogue about psychiatric wellness in diverse communities.

Eric R. Gross MD, PhD, FASA (@ericrgross.bsky.social, @ericrgross) is a physician-scientist and practicing anesthesiologist within the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Stanford University.  He runs a NIH-funded research laboratory studying how alcohol metabolism impacts anesthesiology and in general human health. He is a member of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, and Center for Asian Research and Education (CARE).  Dr. Gross is also the section editor for basic science for the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia and the editorial fellowship director for the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.  Today, Dr. Gross will discuss the health implications of alcohol flushing.

Lucy is a third-year medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 2023 with a degree in Public Health, where she first developed a passion for using medicine as a tool for advocacy and education. At Mount Sinai, she has found a home in the Department of Anesthesiology, where she has founded organizations to bring exploration of the field by students of all backgrounds and lead initiatives to help ease pain and anxiety in the perioperative settings through research, technology, and quality improvement. Growing up in China and seeing the impact of cancer on her own family furthered her commitment to public health advocacy. Today, she partners with Dr. Eric Gross to bring attention to alcohol flush—a condition that affects more than 500 million people worldwide but is rarely talked about—by educating both physicians and communities about its cumulative health risks.

Dr. Juliann Wang, MD, MPH, is a second-year resident in Family and Social Medicine at Montefiore. She graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a major in Global Disease Biology. During her time at UC Davis, Juliann volunteered as a patient advocate and undergraduate co-director at the Paul Hom Asian Clinic, a student-run clinic that served the Asian community. After college, she spent two years traveling and worked as a medical scribe and school aide for students with special education needs. She then moved to Birmingham, Alabama, where she pursued an MD/MPH dual degree. In medical school, Juliann partnered with community organizations to provide medical services to people experiencing homelessness and helped organize initiatives to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health issue in the state. Her research focused on removing barriers to care for individuals living with HIV. She served as a leader and mentor through her roles as diversity ambassador, APAMSA vice president, and clinical scholar teaching associate. Her interests span a broad range, including carceral medicine, addiction medicine, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, and more. Outside of medicine, she enjoys exploring the city with friends, watching the latest Netflix movies and shows, and cuddling with her dog.

Dr. Tiffany Shu is a PGY-2 family medicine resident at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. She obtained her BS in Biology from Boston College and her MD from Chicago Medical School. One of her strongest passions is patient education which is highlighted by her experience as a Public Relations Officer for her student run clinic where she worked with the Lake County Health Department to design, publish and distribute 25,000 COVID-19 vaccine flyers during the pandemic. She continues these efforts in projects to incorporate digital media for her patients in the Bronx to increase access for patient education. Dr. Shu is also on the HIV track to expand her scope in becoming a primary care physician for a wider population of vulnerable and underserved patients.

Dr. Haas is board certified in Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM) and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (NMM), with special interests in pediatric care and post-surgical recovery through OMM. She currently serves as an associate professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, and also sees patients at her private practice, Haas Osteopathic Medicine, in Manhattan’s Flatiron district. Previously, she taught at Des Moines University’s (DMU) College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she served as assistant professor of OMM in addition to treating patients at DMU’s OMM clinic. Dr. Haas earned her medical degree from Des Moines University, where she also completed an undergraduate fellowship in OMM. She went on to complete a Family Medicine residency at Fox Valley Family Medicine in Appleton, Wisconsin, followed by an additional residency in OMM/NMM at Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine. Outside of her work, Dr. Haas finds joy in yoga, cooking with ingredients from local farms, and spending time outdoors and with the people she loves.

Perry Pong, MD 余 永新 醫生 is the Director of Medical Education and Training at the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center. Prior to this, he was the Health Center’s Chief Medical Officer for 16 years and led by three principles: 1) Provide safe quality medical care; 2) Provide a good patient experience; and 3) Provide a good staff experience. In his new role, Dr. Pong teaches new nurse practitioners and doctors to navigate the health system and pilots a coaching program to help staff to further their education, including RN and nurse practitioner programs. Dr. Pong came to the Health Center in 2007 from New York City’s Health and Hospitals/Jacobi Medical Center, where he was the Associate Medical Director for Ambulatory Care Services. He is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and was born and raised in San Francisco, California. His roots trace back to his great-grandfather, who came to the US in 1888.

Stephen Lin

Membership Vice President

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philip Nguyen-Powanda

Membership Vice President

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix

Stephanie Lam

Region I Director

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Brian Vu

Region I Director

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Lara Castaneda

Region II Director

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Middletown

Yue Jiao Jiang

Region II Director

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Harlem

Timothy Liu

Region II Director

New York University Grossman School of Medicine

Maggie Zhou

Region II Director

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Stephen Chien

Region III Director

Drexel University College of Medicine

Jeffrey Wang

Region III Director

Drexel University College of Medicine

Lucy Zhou

Region III Director

Drexel University College of Medicine

Christopher Chan

Weill Cornell Medical College

Emily Cheng

Weill Cornell Medical College

Michelle He

Weill Cornell Medical College

Starr Jiang

Weill Cornell Medical College

Jasmine Yu

Weill Cornell Medical College