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Hi! My name is Kelly Gan, and I am a rising junior at Washington University in St. Louis studying Biology and Anthropology. I am originally from San Diego and have been involved in immunology research and performance representation for minority Asian groups during my undergraduate years. With Singaporean/Malaysian roots, I am excited to serve on the Southeast Asian Committee to help other Southeast Asian premedical students find culturally resonant resources and to build a strong community of peers and mentors.

My name is Nayana (“nine-uh”), and I serve on the South Asian Committee for National APAMSA. I am passionate about fostering connections, empowering student leaders, and strengthening the vibrant community of Asian Pacific American medical and pre-medical students across the nation. Through collaboration, representation, and advocacy, I can’t wait to work with everyone on local and national levels to support the growth and success of our chapters and members!

Hi! My name is Anahat Dhillon, I recently graduated from The Ohio State University. I was part of our pre-health APAMSA chapter for four amazing years, most recently serving as Vice President. APAMSA has played such a big role in shaping my passion for community, cultural representation, and advocacy in healthcare, and I’m grateful to stay connected to that mission. Right now, I’m spending my gap year exploring new opportunities, growing both personally and professionally, and looking forward to supporting the work APAMSA does nationwide. Outside of that, I love traveling, photography, and trying new food spots.

I am a third year medical student at Tufts University School of Medicine! I am a proud Pakistani-American and immigrant, with an interest in Asian American identity and community.

Hello! My name is Ashni Patel and I am currently a M1 student at Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine. In my free time I love painting and catching up on the latest shows. I am excited to join the National APAMSA team and work towards creating a stronger connection for those in the AANHPI medical community.

Krishna Sinha is a third-year medical student at Mayo Clinic Arizona, originally from Phoenix. Outside of school, he enjoys traveling, painting, photography, playing music, listening to podcasts, baking, and keeping his Wordle streak. He has enjoyed co-leading the APAMSA chapter at Mayo and is excited to continue his involvement this year with the APAMSA National Committee!

Hey everyone! My name is Vasanthkumar Pattoor and I am a rising second year medical student at Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. I received two bachelor degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Public Health at the University of South Florida. Some of my favorite hobbies include cooking South Indian food and dancing Bhangra and Bollywood fusion. A fun fact about me is that I have an army of chickens back home. As a South Asian Committee Member, I am excited to see what we have in store for our members!

Nikitha (“Nikki”) Sheth is a rising third-year (M1) in the 6-year BA/MD program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine. Born to Indian immigrants, she grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and embraced its vibrant cultural diversity.

For the past two years, Nikitha has served on the UMKC APAMSA board as Year 1 Representative, Co-Treasurer, and now Vice President, and looks forward to actively working towards bridging health disparities in AANHPI communities on National Board as a South Asian Committee Member.

In her free time, Nikitha loves dancing (mainly hip-hop!), hiking, and watching sunsets, as well as pursues research in neurosurgery to further her passions for neurosciences.

Hello! My name is Sohana and I’m a medical student at the University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Medicine! My current interests include Family Medicine and community advocacy, so much of my extracurricular work focuses on this. I’m incredibly excited to be a part of the South Asian committee to continue my journey of being an advocate for South Asian community health! Other activities I enjoy in my free time include reading, visiting new bookstores, and doing fun craft projects.

Nelson Lin (he/him) is a medical student at the UC Berkeley – UCSF Joint Medical Program. His interests include language justice and cardio-metabolic health within AAPI communities. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball and making matcha lattes.