Rising from the Flames: Growth, Resilience, and Discovery
Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Location: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, 475 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
We are very excited to announce that the 2026 APAMSA West Regional Conference will be held at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix! Hosted by APAMSA West Region, all APAMSA members, pre-medical members, non-members, and interested students/faculty are welcome to attend this one-day event featuring a variety of AANHPI speakers, panels, workshops, networking opportunities, research presentations, and more!
Conference Information
Theme: Rising from the Flames: Growth, Resilience, and Discovery
Date & Time: Saturday, October 24th, 2026 | Time TBD
Location: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, 475 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Please note that this conference webpage is a work in progress. More information will be added as we get closer to the conference date!
Rising from the Flames: Growth, Resilience, and Discovery
This year’s theme, “Rising from the Flames: Growth, Resilience, and Discovery,” reflects on the strength that emerges through challenge and the self-renewal that follows adversity. As future physicians, advocates, and leaders, we recognize that growth often comes from uncertainty, hardship, and transformation.
As we gather together, we hope to honor the resilience of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in medicine while creating a safe space for reflection and healing. Through conversations on health equity, identity, advocacy, and community care, we hope to inspire one another to carry forward both the lessons of the past and the hope for a more compassionate and equitable future.
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Schedule
Schedule TBD
Venue Map
Stay tuned as we reveal our speakers!
Keynote Speaker
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Breakout Session A
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Breakout Session B
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Directions to the Venue
Address: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, 475 N 5th Street, Phoenix AZ 85004
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Campus Map
Abstract Submission
APAMSA West Region invites you to submit an abstract for the West Regional Conference on September 19th, 2026. There is no cost for submitting an abstract.
Deadline for abstract submission: September 19th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST.
Research Prize Winners
Featured Abstracts and Accepted Posters
National Board
Thy Nguyen
Membership Vice President
A.T. Still University – School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona
Carol Chen
West Region Director
University of Arizona
Teresa Anh Tran
West Region Director
University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix
Prudence “Abby” Regacho
West Region Director
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nathan Kim
West Region Director
Keck School of Medicine
Local Chapter Leadership
Matthew Evangelista
External President
UACOMP
Andrewtrung Le
Internal President
UACOMP
Samuel Lee
External Vice President
UACOMP
Maria Liong
Internal Vice President
UACOMP
Jessica Wen
Financial Chair
UACOMP
Matthew Cheng
Communications Chair
UACOMP
Van Dexter Calo
External Senior Advisor
UACOMP
Eujung Park
Internal Senior Advisor
UACOMP
Contact Us
QUESTIONS? Email us at west@apamsa.org!