Voices at the Intersection of Culture and Medicine.
Think Pieces by Asian Americans in Medicine.
By
Shaquila Sarapao
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August 27, 2026
A reflection on how collecting and hoarding can preserve memories, provide comfort, and reflect family and cultural experiences, while recognizing the importance of eventually letting some things go.
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
Kelvin Vo
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December 2, 2025
A medical student’s experience working with Vietnamese patients in New Orleans reveals how language can transcend translation, fostering empathy, identity, and a renewed sense of calling in medicine.
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
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
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.
