Hidden Gems in Medicine: A Fountain of Knowledge, Culture, and Care
Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Location: University of Kansas School of Medicine | 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160
We are very excited to announce that the 2026 APAMSA Midwest Regional Conference will be held at University of Kansas School of Medicine! Hosted by APAMSA Midwest 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: Hidden Gems in Medicine: A Fountain of Knowledge, Culture, and Care
Date & Time: Saturday, September 19th, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 3 PM CST
Location: University of Kansas School of Medicine | 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160
Please note that this conference webpage is a work in progress. More information will be added as we get closer to the conference date!
Hidden Gems in Medicine: A Fountain of Knowledge, Culture, and Care
Known as the City of Fountains and in the heart of the Midwest, Kansas City is home to more than 200 fountains, each symbolizing the continuous flow of ideas and growth. Much like these fountains, medicine thrives when knowledge is shared, cultures are celebrated, and care extends beyond the clinic walls.
At this year’s Midwest Regional Conference, we invite you to discover the hidden gems that make both Kansas City and medicine as a profession brilliant. Together, we’ll explore new perspectives, strengthen our commitment to culturally responsive care, and uncover the unique experiences that shape us into compassionate future physicians.
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Schedule
8:30 AM: Check-in, Registration, & Breakfast | Location TBD
9:00 AM: Introductions & Opening Statements | Location TBD
Opening Statements
Keynote Address: Dr. Weijing Sun
10:30 AM: Breakout Session A
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11:30 PM: Lunch, Research Session, and Networking
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1:00 PM: Breakout Session B
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2:00 PM: Closing Remarks | Location TBD
3:00 PM: Conference End
5:00 PM: Post-Conference Social & City Exploration | Location
Venue Map
Stay tuned as we reveal more speakers!
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Campus Map
Abstract Submission
APAMSA Midwest Region invites you to submit an abstract for the Midwest Regional Conference on September 19th, 2026. There is no cost for submitting an abstract.
Deadline for abstract submission: August 14th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM CT.
Research Prize Winners
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National Board
Stephanie Ngo
Membership Vice President
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Anh Luu
Midwest Region Director
University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine
Matthew Piljoo Jeon
Midwest Region Director
University of Minnesota Medical School
Elton Tong
Midwest Region Director
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Daniel Park
Midwest Region Director
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Local Chapter Leadership
Nhu Do
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Kayla Nguyen
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Monica Marni
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Richita Roy
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Norman Morikawa
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Kassandra Wu
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Vaidehi Bhavaraju
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Jadyn Hyun
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Contact Us
QUESTIONS? Email us at midwest@apamsa.org!