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.