Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association APAMSA BBQ 2009 APAMSA is a national organization that aims to address issues important to Asian and Pacific Islander American medical students. The Johns Hopkins Chapter serves medical students at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. Our mission is to unite medical students interested in the health issues that affect Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, so that we have a strong and collective voice. We strive to promote the well-being of Asian communities through direct service, as well as by helping health care workers understand how to care for the patients in a culturally competent manner. APAMSA also supports professional development by providing a forum for APIA medical students and faculty exchange information and experiences. The APAMSA national board organizes community service projects include Hepatitis B education and immunization, and Bone Marrow Donor registration. The Hopkins chapter serves the community locally and nationally by holding health screenings, volunteering at a local health center serving APIAs, and organizing drives to register bone marrow donors. Our members benefit from events such as Medical Chinese classes, Hepatitis B seminars, and discussions on health disparities. APAMSA was founded in 1993 by Asian American students concerned about their roles in shaping their communities. The national board officially started in 1995. The Hopkins chapter was founded in 2002. Website Design and Authorship: Eugenie Shieh Current Webmaster: June Peng Donations and Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact June Peng at jpeng@jhmi.edu Hopkins is co-hosting the 2010 APAMSA National Conference! Visit the conference website (it’s a work in progress).