Mission
The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Medical Faculty Association Affinity Group seeks to:
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Provide mentorship and support to medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty of Asian and Pacific Islander descent
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Raise awareness of and challenge racism, prejudice, and bias experienced by Asians and Asian-Americans at Emory University School of Medicine and in the workplace
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Promote research, treatment, and education in the health and well-being of Asian and Pacific Islander people and their communities
AAPI Facts
- Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in the United States.
- The AAPI umbrella term includes cultures from the entire Asian continent - including East, Southeast, and South Asia, the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.
- The month of May has been chosen for AAPI Heritage Month because it commemorates the immigration of the first Japanese people to the United States on May 7, 1843. May is also a significant month because it recognizes Golden Spike Day (May 10, 1869), which marks the completion of the transcontinental railroad that was built with significant contributions from Chinese workers.
- As of 2019, there were approximately 22.9 million people of Asian or Pacific Islander descent in the United States. According to the Pew Research Center, APPI people are a diverse and growing population that makes up about 7% of the total U.S. population and is the fastest-growing racial group in the United States.
