Dr. Andrew John is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He trained and practiced in PM&R across different regions of the country, bringing a unique perspective on how health systems and patient care vary across settings.

In this episode, medical student Shreya Chalapalli interviews Dr. John about his journey in medicine, his work with global health, and his advice for students interested in PM&R.

Links:

Bio: https://orthosurgery.ucsf.edu/patient-care/faculty/andrew-john-0

Article he wrote as a resident for the AAPMR resident newsletter about navigating being Asian American in healthcare: https://www.aapmr.org/members-publications/newsletters/physiatrist-in-training-e-newsletter/phit-board-updates/where-are-you-from-thoughts-from-an-asian-healthcare-provider?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=AAPMR&_zs=1rH7l1&_zl=Tsog8

Medical Student Resources: https://www.physiatry.org/resources/featured-resources/medical-student-education/