White Coats and Rice: An APAMSA Podcast

In this episode of White Coats and Rice, APAMSA Podcast Committee member and host Kevin Gaw sits down with Dr. Vivienne Hau, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine and a surgical vitreoretinal specialist, for a reflective conversation on leadership, identity, and legacy in medicine. Dr. Hau shares her journey through APAMSA—founding her medical...

Welcome back to White Coats and Rice's new series: South Asian Health in Lens (SAHIL) 🧡✨, where we delve into critical topics in South Asian health, ranging from advocacy to cultural competency with distinguished healthcare leaders. In today's episode, we welcome Dr. Nilay Shah, an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Principal Invest...

In this Pre-Health Series episode of White Coats and Rice, APAMSA Pre-Health Directors and hosts Angeline Yu and Ryesa Mansoor sit down with Livy Nguyen, a senior at Temple University currently applying to medical school, and Tiffany Trinh, a second-year osteopathic medical student at Rocky Vista University. Together, they share thoughtful and candid reflections and lessons from their pre-med and...

This episode features Carol Chen, a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Arizona – Tucson and one of National APAMSA's Region VII Directors! Carol began her journey with the University of Arizona Pre-Health APAMSA chapter as an intern, later serving as Director of Volunteer Outreach, and now leads the chapter as President. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Early Life and Cul...

This episode of White Coats & Rice is a fun, informal conversation featuring Dr. Jhemon Lee, one of the original founders of APAMSA and currently a radiologist at UCI Health. Recorded from part of National APAMSA's Interbranch Week, this was a unique opportunity to connect with a trailblazer in AANHPI medical student leadership, ask candid questions, and gain insights into our own journeys...

Introducing White Coats and Rice's new series: South Asian Health in Lens (SAHIL)! In SAHIL, we delve into critical topics in South Asian health, ranging from advocacy to cultural competency with distinguished healthcare leaders. In today's episode, we welcome Dr. Malathi Srinivasan, a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and Associate Director at the Stanford Center for A...

Join us for an episode in the Women in Medicine series with Dr. Monica Soni! Dr. Monica Soni is one of the youngest Chief Medical Officers at Covered California, a board-certified practicing Internal Medicine physician, and a leading voice for innovation, equity, and representation in healthcare. As a Black and South Asian woman, she is redefining what care looks like by leading with empathy and a...

James Chua is rising third-year medical student at Touro Nevada and APAMSA's 2025-2026 National President. In this episode, James shares his vision and highlights serving APAMSA, insight into his premedical/medical journey, and overall life experiences that led him to his current goals, values, and passion for psychiatry. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction (02:42) How James got involved in APAMSA...

KAN-WIN is a culturally specific nonprofit organization based in the Chicago area that serves Asian immigrant and Asian American survivors of gender-based violence. In this Women in Medicine Series episode, Abbey Zhu from KAN-WIN discusses the services KAN-WIN provides, challenges that AANHPI survivors of violence face, and how health care providers can learn and provide trauma-informed care for t...

In this episode, Dr. Grace Kajita, Dr. Indu Partha, and Dr. Sreekala Raghavan share their expertise on crafting a compelling personal statement and navigating the ERAS application process. They discuss key strategies for standing out in a competitive residency cycle, common mistakes to avoid, and what program directors are really looking for. Tune in to hear their practical tips, real-world insigh...

Dr. Avani Patel is a concierge and sports psychiatrist at her own private practice, Mississippi Psychiatry & Wellness, as well as a behavioral health medical director. In this Women in Medicine Series episode, Dr. Patel discusses the impact of growing up in rural Mississippi as an Asian Indian American, holding multiple national leadership positions throughout her medical journey, and advice f...

In this episode, Dr. Marcus Iwane shares his path to becoming a physician in Hawaii and his deep commitment to Native Hawaiian health. He discusses health disparities in the Pacific Islander community, the impact of cultural identity on medical care, and the importance of environmental sustainability in healthcare. Tune in to hear his insights on building trust with patients, community-based initi...

Paul Tominez is a fourth-year medical student and one of APAMSA’s current Membership Vice Presidents. In this episode, Paul shares his passions for plant parenting and traveling, experiences with moving from Guam, and his military match success. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to White Coats & Rice: An APAMSA Podcast (00:23) Introduction to Paul Tominez (02:06) Plant Parenting (06:28) Pharmace...

Dr. Grace Kajita, Dr. Indu Partha, Dr. Nolan Kagetsu, and Dr. Caroline Park share insights on navigating the transition to residency in this Preparing for PGY-1 event, hosted by APAMSA’s Leadership Committee. From choosing the right program to managing the challenges of intern year, our panelists offer valuable advice for incoming residents. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to White Coats & Ric...

Dr. Neel Singhal is a physician scientist at UCSF specializing in neuro critical care. In this Ask Me Anything episode, Dr. Singhal discusses his research journey, traveling with kids, and the evolution of neurocritical care. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to White Coats & Rice: An APAMSA Podcast (00:52) Introduction to Dr. Neel Singhal (01:24) Day in the Life of a Neurocritical Care Physicia...

Donna Tran was APAMSA’s 2021-2023 National President and is currently a PGY-1 psychiatry resident. In this episode, Donna discusses meeting David Tennant, becoming a City Commissioner, and leaving a legacy in APAMSA. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to White Coats & Rice: An APAMSA Podcast (00:24) Introduction to Donna Tran (02:40) Doctor Who and Drag Queens (07:57) Getting Involved in Health P...

Ashley Tam is APAMSA’s 2024-2025 Communications Vice President and a fourth-year medical student. In this episode, Ashley shares about her love of pathology, planning the 2023 APAMSA National Conference, and playing Genshin Impact. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to White Coats & Rice: An APAMSA Podcast (00:26) Introduction to Ashley Tam (03:28) Baking Cantonese Pastries and Buns (07:41) Playi...

Dr. Caroline Park is a surgeon at UT Southwestern who specializes in emergency general surgery, trauma, and surgical critical care. In this Ask Me Anything episode, Dr. Park shares about her lifestyle in a surgical subspecialty, the cat distribution system, and her considerations in choosing a city to train and work. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to White Coats & Rice: An APAMSA Podcast (00:...

Victoria Shi is APAMSA’s 2024-2025 National President and a fourth-year medical student. In this episode, Victoria shares about her tenure on APAMSA’s National Board, exploring dermatology as a specialty, and living in various places. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to White Coats & Rice: An APAMSA Podcast (00:38) Introduction to Victoria Shi (03:39) How and why did you get involved with APAMS...