Voices at the Intersection of Culture and Medicine.
Think Pieces by Asian Americans in Medicine.
By
Shaquila Sarapao
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December 2, 2025
Mental health in Asian Americans is an still ongoing issue that needs to be addressed. The "model minority" myth plays a role in the misdiagnosing or underreporting of health issues.
By
Abigail Mendoza
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December 2, 2025
With its Filipino roots and camaraderie, read on to see how the Tau Mu Sigma Phi Foundation has shaped the lives of those in the healthcare field!
By
Tiffany Tran
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October 31, 2025
Reflection. Unlearning the Asian household rule: “We don’t talk about it.”
By
Kathy Yin
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October 5, 2025
A personal reflection on Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty, adapted from Jenny Han’s novels, a coming-of-age story about first love, loss, and growing up.
By
Nicole Nguyen
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October 31, 2025
A receptive bilingual is one who can understand another language but cannot speak it fluently or at all.
By
Michael Sherwood
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October 5, 2025
A personal essay that explores how easily the purpose behind pursuing medicine can fade amid the exhaustion and pressures of training.
By
Shaquila Sarapao
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August 14, 2025
Perspective. An intersection of my Betty Ford experience and substance use disorder in Asian Americans.
By
Jonathan Woo
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January 27, 2025
Speaking a patient’s language bridges gaps, fosters empathy, and ensures no one is left unheard in our complex healthcare system.
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At AAPI Chronicles: Voices in Medicine, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where the AAPI medical community can share their stories, celebrate their achievements, and advocate for a more equitable and compassionate healthcare system.
