APAMSA 2023 National Conference Early Bird Registration Open!

The moment you all have been waiting for! Registration for our 2023 National Conference is now open!! This year’s conference will occur March 3-5th, 2023 and is hosted by APAMSA at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.

Register here and purchase your ticket on Eventbrite!


Benefits

Benefits of your APAMSA Membership!

Committees

Apply to be a part of national committees pertaining to initiatives in advocacy, health affairs, strategy, and more

National Board

Run for executive board or national board positions

National Advocacy

Members will have preference on representing National APAMSA in advocacy-related settings

Newsletter

Members-only newsletter with pertinent news, updates, and announcements

Socials

Come to social events hosted for APAMSA members where you can make new friends, network, and socialize!

Webinars

Access recordings and attend events featuring policy experts, public figures, and community advocates pertinent to AANHPI health

Policy Compendium

Submit potential resolutions and policy positions voted upon by the House of Delegate annually at national conferences

Discounts and raffle opportunities from:

Bootcamps

Participate in a variety of specialty-specific bootcamp trainings led by residents and fellows

Mock Interviews

Practice your interview skills for career transitions

Personal Statement Reviews

Have your personal statements read and reviewed by those that have come before you!

Office Hours

Participate in office hours focusing on a variety of high-yield topics including LORs, financial aid, personal statement tips, and more

Mock Interviews

Practice your interview skills for health-professional school applications

Personal Statement Reviews

Have your personal statements read and reviewed by those studying and practicing in your profession of interest!

National Conference

Early bird discount to attend yearly national conferences

Swag

Free members-only swag including graduation stoles, lanyards, and more

Poster Printing

National Conference research poster printing subsidization of $30 on a first come-first served basis


Region IV Conference: Growth

We are pleased to welcome you to Region IV Conference scheduled for September 17th, 9AM-4PM EST! This year’s theme is entitled Growth: Change for a Better Future Stemming From Our Past. Join us at NSU-Davie campus for a weekend of community and fun!

Early bird registration by September 9th: $15

Regular/On-Site registration: $20

Please head over to our website for more details and registration!

We hope to see you there!


Region III Conference: Building Refuge

Hi everyone!

We are pleased to announce that Region III’s 2022 Conference will be held on October 15th at Sidney Kimmel Medical College! This year’s theme is “Building Refuge: Grappling with AANHPI Mental Health and Structural Violence.” We will be featuring incredible speakers who are working to reimagine and build safe spaces for our communities to thrive. Regional conferences provide amazing opportunities to meet and network with inspiring AANHPI leaders and healthcare professionals in the community. Event registration includes attendance to our conference, lunch and conference goodies, networking opportunities, and a chance to win raffles! We will also be having a post-conference social where you can meet other members from Region III.

Date & Time: Saturday, October 15th; 12-4pm

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-apamsa-region-iii-conference-tickets-399322713987 (Registration for discounted tickets ends 10/10!)

Location: Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Hamilton Building

Stay tuned for more updates as we reveal more information on our speakers and vendors, our in-person social, and travel grants to support attending the conference.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at region3@apamsa.org.

We hope to see you all there!


Region VI Conference: Building Interconnectedness

The Region VI Conference is officially confirmed for Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 9 AM-4PM at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago!!! This will be the first in-person R6 conference in over two years!!! Register now! $15 for early bird tickets and $20 for regular admission.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Building Interconnectedness Within the AANHPI Community.” It features a panel of speakers both within and outside of medicine who will share conversation on how to build the AANHPI community after fragmentation over the last couple years.

Lunch will be provided at conference, and there will also be opportunities to win swag and gift cards! Stay updated for info regarding speakers and workshops!

Please visit our website for more details and registration!


Region I/II Conference: Recovering, Rebuilding, and Restrengthening

We are pleased to announce that Regions 1 and 2’s 2022 Conference will be held on Saturday October 15, 2022 at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai from 9am-4pm. This year’s theme is Theme: “Recovering, Rebuilding, and Restrengthening: Partnerships within the AANHPI Community”. Various attendings, residents/fellows, and community members will be sharing their experiences in AANHPI community building and service.

Regional conferences are a great way to mingle with fellow APAMSA members, network with program directors, learn from professionals in the healthcare field, and to build a sense of community among one another.

Event registration will be $15 + EventBrite fees until 9/30 11:59pm. Afterwards, event registration will be $20 + EventBrite fees and will be sold at the door. Ticket prices include a tote bag, lunch, swag, networking opportunities, and a raffle! The first 50 registrations will be automatically entered to win 1 of 5 giftcards!

Please visit our website for more details and registration!


REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2022 APAMSA Hepatitis B/C Conference!

Dear APAMSA Members and Alumni,

We are excited to announce that early-bird registration for the 16th Annual National APAMSA Hepatitis B/C Conference is now open! After two years of virtual conferences, we are excited to welcome you all to an in-person conference at the George Washington University Milken School of Public Health on November 5th, 2022 from 8 AM to 5 PM EST.

Each year, we strive to collectively engage in the global fight against liver diseases, including hepatitis B and C. The objectives of this year’s conference is to raise awareness about the impact of liver diseases on the AANHPI community, encourage future health care providers to advocate for initiatives to address health disparities that disproportionately affect the AANHPI population, and to provide an opportunity for health professional students to network with prominent leaders in hepatology.

Early-bird registration is $30 and will end on October 6th, after which the price will increase. Please check out the instructions below on how to register as well as the deadlines. For more information about the conference, please visit our website.

 

Registration

To register, please pay through the Eventbrite AND fill out the registration form. Both steps must be completed in order for you to be fully registered. Below are our registration deadlines:

Early-Bird Registration: $30, Ends October 6th, 2022

Regular Registration: $35, Ends October 22nd, 2022

Late Registration: $40, Ends November 1st, 2022

Discounted housing provided by the Washington Marriott at Metro Center is available on Friday, November 4th, 2022 on a first come, first serve basis. This is a shared room with max occupancy of 4 per room. We will assign rooms to the best of our ability based on gender identity and housing preferences. Housing requests must be submitted by October 6, 2022 at 11:59PM through the registration form. Research

 

Poster Submissions

We are now accepting abstract submissions for poster presentations! The poster session is tentatively scheduled for 12 PM to 2 PM. At least one author is required to give a presentation during this time. Poster awards will be given by our judges. To submit your abstract, please submit it here by October 6th at 11:59PM. Please contact us at hepatitis@apamsa.org if you have any questions.

 

Chapter Travel Subsidies

We hope that anyone who wishes to attend the hepatitis conference will be able to do so without financial barriers. Therefore, we are excited to be able to provide subsidies to support our chapters. Subsidies will be awarded by institution, so please have only one representative per chapter complete this application. Awards will be determined based on attendance and provided as reimbursements after the conference. If you have any questions, please contact us at hepatitis@apamsa.org.

For more information, please check out our website for updates. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Hepatitis Directors at hepatitis@apamsa.org. Looking forward to seeing you in November in Washington, DC!

Best,

Derek Shu, Laetitia Zhang, and Jenny Yang

APAMSA Hepatitis Directors


Region VIII Conference: ASIAN

We’re excited to announce this year’s 2022 Region VIII Conference will be hosted on behalf of APAMSA at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine on Saturday, October 22nd. This year’s conference theme is “ASIAN: Achieving Solidarity In AANHPI Needs.

Attending regional conference offers both medical and premedical students the chance to attend educational seminars, personal and professional development workshops, and networking events with medical professionals.

Join us for a fun-filled event with your fellow APAMSA peers! Tickets are purchased from Eventbrite with an early bird special of $15 until October 8th at 10PM. Sales for general admission is $20 and will end on October 20th at 10PM. Ticket prices include lunch, swag, and a chance to enter a raffle! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Click here to register!


Region VII Conference: Let There Be Light

We are excited to invite you to the 2022 Region 7 APAMSA Conference, set to be held at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine on Saturday, October 22nd. This conference centers around the theme of “Illuminating Unaddressed Topics of AANHPI Health” as we endeavor to recognize health disparities our AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) communities have historically faced and continue to experience and promote advocacy to improve health outcomes/conditions/care. We aim to empower health professionals/trainees and provide a platform to share and explore solutions surrounding issues not commonly addressed in medical school curriculum. Please join us for a day of learning, community-building, and networking.

Please visit our website for more details and registration!


Region V Conference: Two Sides of the Mask

2022 APAMSA Region V Conference is just around the corner, and we are so excited for you to see what’s in store. we’ll be exploring both how the COVID pandemic has shaped our lives and our communities, and how to transition well as we move towards a post-pandemic reality.

Date & Time: Saturday, October 22, 2022 | 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Location: Michigan State University Union

We’re proud to host some of the most well-known and influential voices in the field.

This year’s schedule is more packed than ever before with exceptional lectures, sessions and off-site activities. Registration is underway, so book your ticket today!

Please visit our website!