Network Director

William Gao is a first year medical student at Rocky Vista University College of Medicine in Colorado. He was born in San Diego, CA, and completed his B.A. in Biochemistry at Whittier College. He worked at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla prior to matriculating at RVU, where he serves as treasurer for APAMSA’s local chapter. He has an interest in pharmacodynamics, drug metabolism and mechanisms, and intends to pursue a career in anesthesiology after completing medical school.

Winston Nguyen is currently a second-year medical student at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was born in Augusta, Georgia, and later attended the University of South Carolina, where he earned his B.S. in Exercise Science with a minor in Business Administration. During his gap years before medical school, he worked as an orthopedic medical assistant with Prisma Health and as an Educator at Lululemon. He also volunteered at a free clinic and with Crisis Text Line, where he gained meaningful experiences supporting patients and individuals both within medicine and beyond.

In his undergraduate studies, Winston was involved with his local Vietnamese Student Association chapter, where he developed a deeper appreciation for cultural identity, community outreach, and creating spaces for connection. In medical school, he continues to carry these values through his role as Inclusive Excellence Officer on the Class Council for the Class of 2029, as well as through his involvement in APAMSA and other student organizations. He is currently interested in emergency, orthopedics, OB/GYN, and family/sports medicine. He is also passionate about working with marginalized communities who have historically been underserved, underrepresented, and impacted by barriers to equitable health care in his future practice.

Outside of medicine he is a big foodie, music enthusiast, and traveler. He likes trying new things, exploring new places, and experiencing different food, cultures, and perspectives.

Jackie Nguyen is a first year medical student at Rocky Vista University. She was born in Hayward, California and later moved to San Diego to attend UC San Diego, where she received her B.S. in human health psychology. During her time at UCSD, she worked as a research assistant in the Cherqui lab studying Alzheimer’s disease, volunteered at Palomar hospital as an intern, and was on the executive board for the Vietnamese Student Association for 3 years. Following her time at UCSD, she worked as a case manager and medical assistant at Bruce Hubbard MD, a psychiatry practice specializing in transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment for severe depression and anxiety. Outside of academics and work, she enjoys baking, trying out new cuisines, reading, journaling, and gardening. She hopes to pursue a career in psychiatry, advocating for underserved and minority populations to hopefully help destigmatize mental health services, especially within the AANHPI communities.

Phuong Le is an OMS-1 medical student at Rocky Vista University COM. She is from Chicago and has an interest in psychiatry and ENT.

Julie Paik is a California native and fourth year medical student at Touro Nevada. Her path to medicine included an undergraduate degree from UCLA, a stint in healthcare consulting and a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences at Tufts University. She is passionate about psychiatry and health policy, and is excited to join the Mental Health Committee. In her free time, she enjoys running, swimming, and indulging her love for pop culture.

Alex Tai is a third-year medical student born and raised in Houston, Texas. He was the president of the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine APAMSA chapter in New Mexico. As the child of immigrants and refugees, his journey in medicine has deepened his commitment to ensuring displaced and underserved communities receive compassionate, trauma-informed care. He is passionate about equipping AANHPI medical students and physicians with the tools to address some of the most complex and nuanced challenges in healthcare. Outside of school, he enjoys cooking, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with his fiancée and their two cats, Joan and Lily.

Jeri Tan is a third-year at UMass Chan Medical School. Before medical school, she worked in community mental health and taught behavioral and emotional coping skills to at-risk youth. Her experiences from this role have shown her that mental and physical health are significantly intertwined, thus highlighting a need for increased mental health awareness and education. As a member of the National APAMSA Mental Health Committee, she hopes to reduce health disparities by increasing mental health resource accessibility, advocating for the well-being of patients and medical professionals, and combating the stigma against mental health in the AANHPI community.

Kevin Shi is a fourth-year medical student at UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School. He was born in Auburn, Alabama, and has also lived in California and now Texas for most of his life, including receiving a B.S.A in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin. He is passionate about APAMSA, especially the Hepatitis Initiative and how it has allowed him to be an advocate for people with disease, including those in his own family. After medical school, he interested in internal medicine and hopes to pursue a career in gastroenterology.

Nick Sze is an MS4 at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. He was born in New York and moved to Ohio at a young age, where he has lived since. Nick completed his undergraduate at Ohio University in biological sciences. His interests include primary care, hospital medicine, preventive health, palliative care, and patient advocacy. Previously, Nick served as the Co-president and Hepatitis Chair of the Wright State APAMSA chapter and as Hepatitis Commitee and Region V Director for National APAMSA. Outside of medical school, he enjoys birdwatching, travelling, running, and weight lifting.

Rudy Ji is currently a second-year medical student at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). He was born in Galveston, Texas to immigrant parents from China and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S.A. in Biochemistry and a B.A. in Sociology. After college, he worked as a research assistant at UTMB during his gap year and remains involved in both clinical studies and animal model research. He has spent the past year involved in UTMB’s local APAMSA chapter and currently serves as Vice President. He is passionate about advancing research and improving care for AANHPI populations. Outside of school, he enjoys weightlifting, playing board games, and playing tennis and pickleball. After graduation, he aims to pursue a career in orthopedics, anesthesiology, or radiology.