Our Mission
APAMSA is a national organization of medical and pre-medical students committed to addressing the unique health challenges of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.
A Message from our President
Welcome to the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)! Here, you'll discover how we're tackling critical health disparities in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities by uniting the next generation of AANHPI medical students and healthcare leaders in our collective mission for health equity.
As the largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit representing the AANHPI medical community, APAMSA unites healthcare professionals at every career stage—from pre-medical students to seasoned attending physicians—in our shared mission to transform AANHPI health outcomes.
James Chua
He/Him/His
National President
president@apamsa.org
James Chua
He/Him/His
National President
president@apamsa.org
APAMSA Announcements
National Conference Menstrual Health Drive
Menstrual health is essential healthcare, yet access remains a challenge for many. National APAMSA is proud to host a menstrual health product drive at the National…
Response to the Fatal Shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
On January 7, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents fatally shot Renee Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, during an immigration raid in Minneapolis.…
APAMSA x NCAPIP: Joint Statement on New Childhood Immunization Schedule
On January 5, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unveiled a new childhood immunization schedule that has now curtailed the number of…
2026-2027 APAMSA National Board Elections Launch
We are excited to announce that applications for the 2026-2027 APAMSA National Board are NOW OPEN. If you are interested in gaining leadership experience and…
Response to Mass Shooting at Brown University
On December 13, 2025, a shooting at Brown University claimed the lives of two students and left nine other students injured, with some victims in critical but stable…
December Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Steven Chen
Our December AMA is here! ❄️💙 Join us for a special APAMSA Dermatology AMA with Dr. Steven Chen, Associate Professor of Dermatology at…
Statement on the Rollback of Universal Hepatitis B Vaccinations
On December 5, 2025, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to overturn guidelines for universal…
2026 APAMSA National Conference
On behalf of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, we are happy to welcome you to UCSF and San Francisco for ✨ National…
October Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Paul Tran
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Paul Tran, Pediatric Gastroenterologist and creator of @alimentaryschool, for our October AMA! 💬🩺 Dr. Tran is a…
Multilanguage Health Educational Material
Hosting a Health Fair or a Health Educational Booth? We’ve got you covered! From Hepatitis B and cancer screening to mental health support — AANHPI…
Our rapid response process enables APAMSA National Board to respond as an organization to national events through public statements or direct calls to action.
Questions? Contact our Rapid Response Director at rapidresponse@apamsa.org.
Listen to APAMSA's Podcast: White Coats & Rice!
Check out our upcoming events!
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Statement on the Rollback of Universal Hepatitis B Vaccinations
On December 5, 2025, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to overturn guidelines for universal…
2026 APAMSA National Conference
On behalf of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, we are happy to welcome you to UCSF and San Francisco for ✨ National…
October Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Paul Tran
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Paul Tran, Pediatric Gastroenterologist and creator of @alimentaryschool, for our October AMA! 💬🩺 Dr. Tran is a…
Multilanguage Health Educational Material
Hosting a Health Fair or a Health Educational Booth? We’ve got you covered! From Hepatitis B and cancer screening to mental health support — AANHPI…
Diversity Engagement Program (DEP)
✨ BIG NEWS: The APAMSA Diversity Engagement Program (DEP) is officially LIVE! ✨ Your chapter can earn points all year long by hosting events, creating…
Call For Resolutions
The APAMSA policy cycle has launched! What healthcare or AANHPI-related issues are you passionate about? Now is your chance to turn that passion into action and help…
Filipino American History Month
🇵🇭✨ Celebrating Filipino American History Month! This month, we honor the rich culture, resilience, and contributions of Filipino Americans —…
September Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Adela Wu
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Adela Wu, newly appointed Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford, for our September AMA! 🧠✍️…
It’s National Voter Registration Day – Check your registration status!
Dear APAMSA family, In recognition of the vital connection between civic participation and community health, APAMSA is proud to join the nationwide celebration of…
Residency Interviewing 101 Panel
Nervous about residency interviews? 👀 Our Leadership Committee has your back! Join our Interviewing 101 Panel to hear Associate Program Directors share…
New Merchandise Collection
Attention APAMSA members! 🗣️ New APAMSA merchandise has dropped on the storefront! Whether you’re in the classroom, in the clinic, or wandering…
Response to Elimination of Vaccine Mandates in Florida
On September 3, 2025, Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general, announced plans to end all vaccine mandates in the state of Florida, including vaccination…
1st Annual HEAL Summit 2025
We are happy to announce the 1st Annual Hepatitis, Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership “HEAL” Summit (previously known as the Annual Hepatitis Conference)!…
APAMSA Region 4 and 9 Conference
The Region IV and Region IX Directors are excited to announce the joint APAMSA Region IV & IX Conference, which will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025,…
APAMSA x CVS Partnership for Vaccine Clinics
National APAMSA is excited to offer a new opportunity in partnership with CVS to provide free vaccine clinics to your community! If your chapter is interested in…
APAMSA Student Subspecialty Sections (APAMSA-SSS)
We’re thrilled to officially launch APAMSA’s Student Specialty Sections (APAMSA-SSS), a new initiative designed to create dedicated spaces for mentorship, community,…
Advocacy
Committed to addressing structures that contribute to unique health challenges of AANHPI communities
Diversity
Uplifting underrepresented voices in our community and spotlighting intersectionality
Strategy
Connecting medical and pre-health students, healthcare leaders, physicians, and alumni
Our National Service Projects are dedicated to eliminating health care disparities in the AANHPI community.
Bone Marrow Registration
Hepatitis Initiative
National Cancer Initiative
Mental Health Initiative