National Board Bio

Hello, everyone! My name is Yuming Wu, and I am currently a third year (M1) in the University of Missouri – Kansas City six-year B.A./M.D. program.

Born in Beijing, China, I moved to the United States at the age of two and grew up in rural communities in West Virginia and Missouri. These experiences shaped my deep commitment to AANHPI representation and advocacy, which ultimately inspired my path in medicine. During the pandemic, I founded a student-led advocacy committee in my hometown of Warrensburg, Missouri, to march against anti-Asian hate crimes—an experience that solidified my lifelong dedication to advocating for the wellbeing of AANHPI communities.

For the past two years, I have served on the UMKC APAMSA board, where I have embraced opportunities for advocacy, mentorship, and community engagement. Now, as Fundraising and Events Director, I aim to take my experience to the next level by creating fundraising projects that resonate with AANHPI pop culture and bring our APAMSA community together.

Beyond medicine, I love playing guitar and singing, dancing, making latte art, and listening to music (mostly K-pop!) Looking ahead, I plan to pursue a career in OB/GYN or pediatrics, where I can continue to serve vulnerable patient populations.

Hello! My name is Brandon Park, and I am a medical student 6-year BA/MD Program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and I am currently serving as the National APAMSA Sponsorship Co-Director! I also was the Sponsorship Co-Director last year, and the current Co-President of my local chapter. As a member of APAMSA, I eagerly anticipate the upcoming year, during which we will further extend our influence, collaborate with various organizations to advocate for our community’s needs, and tackle healthcare disparities. During my free time, I enjoy playing sports, especially soccer, hanging out with friends, and listening to pop and hip-hop music.

Hey y’all! I am a third year MD student at NYU. Originally born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, I studied psychology and education studies at Yale. After graduating, I worked in education for three years (two of which were spent in Fort Worth, TX). I am currently exploring my love of education within medicine through a dedication to and passion for community- and school-based mental health, and I hope to one day get to work in this area as a child psychiatrist. Outside of medicine, I enjoy learning languages, playing tennis and pickleball, doing arts and crafts, and exploring new public transport systems.

Eujung Park is currently a third-year medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. She was raised in Baltimore and has lived in New Hampshire, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles before moving to Phoenix. She earned her B.A. in Biophysics and Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania in 2023.

Her research focuses on the impact of Social Determinants of Health on the incidence and outcomes of various injuries, including basilar skull fractures and tibial fractures. She became involved with the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) as a first-year medical student, serving as Co-President of her school’s chapter before stepping into her current role as Women in Medicine Director. She is passionate about addressing gender disparities in historically male-dominated fields and aims to pursue a career in surgery.

In her free time, she enjoys exploring HMart and traveling.

Joey Hua-Phan is a first-year medical student at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Born in Boston, MA, he was raised by first-generation Vietnamese immigrants. He graduated from Williams College in 2022 with a B.A. in Chemistry and spent his gap years engaged in health equity research, advocacy, and volunteering at LGBTQ+ centers.

His past endeavors included working as a research assistant for the All of Us Research Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, where he also helped establish a health equity committee. Additionally, he contributed to LGBTQ+ health research at Fenway Health Institute.

At Pritzker, he is actively involved in advocacy and community initiatives. He serves as Vice President of APAMSA, co-chair of OUTPatient (the LGBTQ+ medical student group), co-chair of FLIMed (the first-generation, low-income medical student group), and is a member of the Chicago Trans Health Initiative. As the LGBTQIA+ Director for APAMSA, he is committed to advancing health equity and advocating for intersectional identities within the AANHPI community.

Sirapa (Fern) Vichaikul is a rising third-year medical student at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and immigrated to the U.S. when she was 16. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 2022 and served as a National Health Corps (AmeriCorps) member with the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Street Medicine during her gap year. In that role, she piloted a patient navigation program to improve access to specialty care for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Fern is passionate about advocating for underserved populations and has a particular interest in mental health, addiction medicine, food insecurity, and housing insecurity. Through her involvement as a previous local APAMSA chapter president, she has worked to understand mental health-seeking behaviors in the AANHPI community through community education and research. Believing in a holistic approach to healthcare, she hopes to integrate her love for cooking and baking to promote food as medicine and advocate for more equitable food access. She plans to leverage her experiences and training in the Medical Partners in Public Health Certificate Program to develop population-based interventions and quality improvement projects to help reduce health disparity in underserved communities.

Shravani Khisti is rising third year medical student in the accelerated BA/MD program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Shravani is a first-generation immigrant and spent most of her childhood in sunny Southern California. Her research interests span neurodevelopmental diseases, the intersection of AI and neurodegenerative surgeries, and disparities in migraine treatment. She has conducted research at The Ohio State University and worked on projects at the University of Missouri addressing healthcare inequities in neurology.

Shravani has been actively involved with the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) for the past three years, serving on her local chapter board and most recently as Co-President of her chapter. Now, as South Asian Director, she is excited to further APAMSA’s mission of advocating for and empowering South Asian and broader AANHPI communities in medicine. Shravani is passionate about bridging technological advancements with patient care and addressing disparities in healthcare. After medical school, she hopes to specialize in neurology or ophthalmology, integrating her interests in research, AI, and health equity into her future career.

Aloha! My name is Caitlin Tanji, and I’m excited to be APAMSA’s Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Director. Born and raised in Aiea on Oʻahu, I’m passionate about health equity and culturally compassionate healthcare. I earned my B.S. in Human Biology & Society from UCLA, where I served as President and Director of Culture & Outreach for the Hawaiʻi Club. Through this role, I strengthened my commitment to community-driven initiatives and amplifying underrepresented voices in the Hawaiian & Pacific Islander community. Now, as an aspiring physician-innovator, I work at a biotech startup pioneering Microbiome Dermatology. Outside of work, you’ll find me cafe hopping, traveling to Japan, or trying new skincare products!

Christine Le, MS is currently an OMS-II at VCOM-Louisiana. She grew up in Coppell, Texas, and moved to the Silicon Valley in Northern California, where she completed her primary and secondary education. She then pursued her undergraduate studies in Southern California, earning a B.S. in Biology at UC Irvine. After graduating, she returned to Texas to complete an M.S. in Medical Sciences at UNTHSC in Fort Worth, Texas.

Throughout her journey, she has held various roles, including medical assistant, marketing intern, dog sitter, and andrologist. She values the sense of community and the impact of building a community. Being immersed in diverse cultural settings has given her an appreciation for the unspoken bond that connects people beyond words—a concept deeply rooted in AANHPI values of community, respect, and shared traditions. Noticing a lack of representation on campus, she co-founded her local APAMSA chapter to create a home away from home for members.

In her free time, she enjoys playing with her dogs—a Border Collie Mix and a Shiba Inu—cooking various dishes, and participating in outdoor sports.

Hi! My name is Callista and I am a medical student at California Health Sciences University – College of Osteopathic Medicine. I’m from Arcadia, California and went to UCLA for undergrad. Growing up in the San Gabriel Valley (if you know, you know) and attending a university with such a large Asian American community have kept me connected to my roots and inspired me to learn how a career in medicine can help communities similar to the ones I grew up in. Outside of school, I’m always reading on my emotional support Kindle, watching Lakers games, or finding new boba spots. A fun fact about me: my friends and I developed a boba-themed finance tracking app during a Hackathon and it ended up going viral on the subtle asian traits Facebook group and was featured on NextShark!