Samantha Tsang is a first year osteopathic medical student at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Blacksburg, Virginia. She was born in New York and grew up in Pennsylvania. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, followed by a Master’s in Bioethics and Medical Humanities from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). Prior to medical school, she worked as a Research Associate and Lab Manager at CWRU, where she conducted research on rare pediatric disorders and independent research on pediatric patient advocacy – experiences that solidified her passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. Currently in medical school, she is integrating her background in bioethics and research by conducting a community health study on pediatric health education for parents. She is also co-chair on the Overdose Prevention Task Force at VCOM. She is active in the National Student Bioethics Association (NSBA) as part of the Outreach Committee. She is excited to be a part of the Advocacy Committee of APAMSA and wants to foster connections between local APAMSA chapters and amplify underrepresented voices. Looking ahead, she hopes to pursue a career in pediatrics, with the ultimate goal of advocating for health equity for vulnerable populations. Outside of clinical and academic pursuits, she loves traveling to new places, distance running with friends, cooking new recipes, and playing musical instruments like the viola, piano, ukulele, and guitar!