Network Director

Hey there! My name is Michelle Bui, and I am a rising fourth year at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF). I previously served as one of the APAMSA at UCSF Co-Chairs in 2020-2021, and I am excited to return to the APAMSA family as one of the Region VIII Directors. Within the AANHPI community, I have had previous experiences in advocacy work during the rise of anti-Asian hate amidst the COVID-19 pandemic; forming partnerships with local and regional organizations to host events and promote Asian health; and organizing volunteer, mentorship, and social opportunities within my chapter and region. Wielding this experience, I hope to empower and support Region VIII chapters in reaching their goals for their own communities. Outside of APAMSA, I have interests in the arts and humanities, with an emphasis on interprofessional collaboration and ways that narrative medicine can address burnout and create community within healthcare. I have also spent undergrad at UC Irvine and most of medical school engaging in point-of-care ultrasound research and education, and I dream of owning a Butterfly probe someday. In my free time, I enjoy going to the (bouldering) gym, trying new recipes, and exploring San Francisco with friends.

Hi everyone! My name is Bryan An and I am an MD student at the Ohio State University College of Medicine. Ohio State also happens to be my alma mater where I obtained my B.S. in Neuroscience and an English minor (I still use Grammarly though don’t judge me). Before med school, I worked as a camp counselor for Nationwide Children’s Hospital to expose students to STEM fields and worked as a treasurer to host MD Camp at Ohio State, which allowed students from backgrounds that are historically excluded in healthcare to explore careers in healthcare. If it’s not obvious by now, I love working with younger populations and serving as a mentor as a way to give back to my community. I’ve also been involved with the Asian Free Clinic as its coordinator and helped host an AANHPI Mental Health summit. In my free time, I love to read, swim, rollerblade, and be a cat dad (her name is Bella<3). Most importantly, I love spending my free time exploring my roots as a Korean American, whether that means watching k-dramas or spending time cooking with my grandma.

Hi! My name is Matthew Ho and I am a rising MS4 at the Zucker SOM at Hofstra/Northwell. Before medical school, I graduated from CUNY Hunter College in 2020 with a BA in Bioinformatics. This will be my third year as part of the membership branch of APAMSA as I previously served as both a Region 1 and Region 2 Director and I am excited to return to be part of the APAMSA community for this upcoming year!

Hi! My name is Wenqi Qiu and I’m an M1 at New York Medical College. I was born in China but I grew up in New York City. I went to New York University for college where I studied biochemistry, and I received my MPH in biostatistics at SUNY Downstate. While I was still a premed, I served on the National Board as a director for the 2019 National Conference. I’m excited to be back as a medical student and I look forward to continuing my involvement with APAMSA as a Region II Director!

Hi APAMSA family! My name is Ellis Jang, and I am an M2 at California Northstate University. I was born and raised in SoCal and attended UCLA, where I completed my undergraduate degree in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology. I have been dedicated to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community health since undergrad, and am honored to currently be a part of a national organization that addresses AANHPI health disparities as well as fosters a strong sense of community and support. I first joined APAMSA in 2022 as a Leadership Committee member and interim Executive Assistant. This year, I am excited to serve as the APAMSA Pre-medical Co-Director to support our pre-medical students on their medical journeys, whether it be through mentorship/guidance/encouragement or through increasing accessibility to resources or networking opportunities. Outside of school, I enjoy reading my Kindle Unlimited, trying new foods, and spending time with friends/family.

Hey everyone! I am a first year MD student at NYU. Originally born and raised in Pittsburgh, I studied psychology and education studies at Yale and, after graduating, worked in education for three years (two of which were spent in Fort Worth). I’m passionate about psychiatry, community- and school-based mental health, and decreasing barriers to quality health care. Outside of medicine, I enjoy learning languages, playing tennis, doing arts and crafts, and exploring new public transport systems.

Hi everyone, I’m Christine! I’m a second year at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima, WA. I was born in Haverhill, MA and raised most of my life in Portland, OR. I graduated from University of Portland, majoring in Biology and a minor in Sociology. I deeply care about health advocacy in our AANHPI community and had the opportunity to serve as the PNWU APAMSA chapter president this past year. I am excited to serve as a Region VIII Director and look forward to strengthening our AANHPI community together. In my free time, I enjoy live music, baking, dancing and traveling!

Hello, my name is Neil Vuppala and I am a DO student at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before medical school, I obtained my B.A. at Washington University in St. Louis with a major in Chemistry and a double minor in Physics and South Asian Cultural Studies. During this time I also conducted research at WashU on student performance in introductory STEM courses and helped create and modify interventions to help every student succeed. Afterwards, I taught Introductory Chem Lab for a year also at WashU. Currently, I am doing research at Johns Hopkins University on the topic of re-irradiation on glioblastoma patients in my field of interest, radiation oncology. In my free time, I enjoy working out, playing video games, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family.

Hi APAMSA! My name is Nicholas Wu, but I go by Nick. I’m currently a second year at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri, and serve as the Regional Director for Region VI. I’m originally from the Bay Area, and graduated from UCLA with a degree in Molecular Biology and double minors in English and Biomedical Research in 2019. In my free time, I love learning about music production and practicing my skills as an amateur DJ!

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica Ngo, and I am a third-year medical student at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). I am originally from Garland, TX, and I earned my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin. In my free time, I love spending time outdoors, playing pickleball, trying out new recipes, and hanging out with my dog, Lily, who lives to play fetch on the beaches in Galveston. I previously served on the 2022 National APAMSA Hepatitis Conference Committee and as VP of Administration for my local APAMSA chapter. I am excited to use my previous experiences and skills to advocate for the AANHPI community!