Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of May to recognize the contributions and influences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

Anuradha Gore shares that this month is about showcasing the diverse ethnicities within the AAPI community and learning about and appreciating the different backgrounds and experiences everyone has. Gore is a first-year medical student and co-president of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) chapter at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.

Read more here: Understanding the AAPI community and breaking stigmas