White Coats and Rice: An APAMSA Podcast
White Coats and Rice: An APAMSA Podcast
Podcast Description
The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) is a national organization that aims to promote the health and well-being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, help healthcare workers understand how to care for AANHPI patients in a culturally sensitive manner, and provide a forum for AANHPI medical and premed students develop personally and professionally. Our podcast will explore our community through roundtable discussions, conversations with leaders in healthcare, and chats with current leaders and alumni of our organization.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the health and well-being of the AANHPI community, cultural sensitivity in healthcare, and personal development for AANHPI medical and premed students. Episodes delve into themes such as health policy involvement, medical specialties like psychiatry and emergency surgery, and personal stories of APAMSA leaders, including discussions on advocacy and demystifying the medical field.

The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) is a national organization that aims to promote the health and well-being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, help healthcare workers understand how to care for AANHPI patients in a culturally sensitive manner, and provide a forum for AANHPI medical and premed students develop personally and professionally. Our podcast will explore our community through roundtable discussions, conversations with leaders in healthcare, and chats with current leaders and alumni of our organization.
Welcome to Season 3! This episode of White Coats and Rice features Dr. Rachel Lee, a board-certified allergist, immunologist, and internal medicine physician who is a professor in the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine and a professor of medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. As a retired U.S. Navy medical officer, Dr. Lee reflects on her 20+ years in military medicine through the HPSP pathway, her transition into allergy and immunology, and her experiences balancing clinical practice with military leadership. She also shares insights on mentorship, resilience, and navigating identity as an Asian woman in academic and military medicine, emphasizing advocacy and support for trainees. The episode highlights her perspective on building a meaningful, adaptable career across service, academia, and specialty practice.
For listeners who would like to continue the conversation or reach out, Dr. Lee can be contacted at [email protected]
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This episode was produced by Grace Kim, hosted by Madeline Pan, and graphic by Romi Sheng.

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