CHM Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association
International & Multicultural
The Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association (APAMSA) at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSUCHM) hopes to promote education and engagement in the unique health challenges of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities, as well as the sociopolitical issues affecting AANHPI communities and Asian populations abroad. We aspire to accomplish our vision through organizing networking events with physicians and community leaders, interactive documentary screenings, connecting students with active local organizations, and serving the needs of the local AANHPI community, all with the hopes of training culturally sensitive and socially responsible future physicians.MSUCHM APAMSA will be guided by the following motivations:Explore AANHPI identity, heritage, history, and strugglesHighlight, unite, and represent diversity Learn and educate on health care disparitiesEnhance cultural humilityBuild long-lasting community and connectionsMaintain cohesion between Grand Rapids and East Lansing campusesImprove intersectional AANHPI representation in current CHM curriculum Collaborate with other student organizations and administration to address the needs of AANHPI medical students and community