named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
ACAP Clinical Observership Program
Four-week hospital-based observership for qualified international medical graduates with U.S. work authorization, providing exposure to clinical teams in affiliated hospitals.
ACAP Outpatient Observership Program
Year-round outpatient clinical observation program for international medical graduates who speak Chinese, offering 40 hours of observation with preceptors and culminating in a certificate of completion.
Annual CME Convention
Continuing Medical Education event featuring updates and innovations in medicine, attended by member physicians.
Summer and Winter CME Trips
Educational trips combining professional development with travel, offering CME credits to participating physicians.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Medical Professional Education & Training 3 activities
- Promotes cooperative relationships and professional development among physiciansDevelops and promotes cooperative working relationships among physicians and supports their professional growth through initiatives such as mock interviews and readiness programs for U.S. residency applications.
- Provides career development and residency preparation supportOffers mock residency interviews featuring program directors and physicians, career development conferences via Zoom, and mock interview events to support medical trainees and international graduates in residency match strategies and internship preparedness.
- Provides physician education and continuing medical education (CME) programsOffers ongoing physician education and professional development through semi-annual and annual CME trips, practice management meetings, and an annual scientific convention featuring CME programming on medical innovations and AI applications in clinical practice.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Conducts annual community health fairs with free screenings and consultationsHosts annual health fairs in Queens and Brooklyn, offering free health screenings, physician consultations, and educational workshops to underserved communities, with ongoing programming for over 10 years.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Delivers community health education and outreach programsOperates the Community Health Education Partnership (CHEP), established in 2014, to deliver monthly health education talks at libraries and senior centers in the Chinese community, and uses social media, website, and e-newsletter to disseminate health information.
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Medical Staff Credentialing & Advocacy 1 activity
- Facilitates physician professional community and governance engagementFosters programs that enable physicians to form a professional community in the practice of medicine and provides opportunities for them to participate in governance and decision-making on health care policies affecting their communities.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosts annual convention, gala, and award events for membersOrganizes an annual convention and gala event that includes scientific programming, social activities, and an award ceremony to recognize healthcare professionals and volunteers, bringing together members and their families for professional and celebratory engagement.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Operates clinical observership programs for international medical graduatesRuns outpatient and inpatient clinical observership programs for Chinese-speaking international medical graduates to gain U.S. clinical exposure, understand the U.S. healthcare system, and prepares them for residency; issues certificates of completion after 40 hours of participation.
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STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 1 activity
- Organizes annual science fair for middle and high school studentsHosts a nationwide science fair competition in the biomedical field for middle and high school students, requiring online registration and submission of research materials by September 15, with a history of over nine annual iterations and notable student outcomes including university admissions and national awards.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Provides pandemic relief and community support during public health crisesDelivered relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting communities in Wuhan, China and underserved U.S. populations through collaboration with hospitals and community leaders, and launched initiatives to protect public health and ensure continuity of care.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Strengthens community engagement through partnerships and outreach expansionExpands outreach to underserved communities by building partnerships with hospitals and medical schools to enhance community engagement and strengthen relationships with health organizations.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Supports volunteer development and recognitionOffers pathways for volunteers to transition into paid roles, supports qualification for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, and recognizes service through the ACAP Volunteer Service Award (AVSA) with tiered Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels based on hours contributed.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$270K
Contributions & grants$247K92%
Program service revenue$19K7%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$319K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising25%
Salaries & benefits$90K
Grants paid out$13K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$424K
Cash$393K
Investments$0
Liabilities$13K
Net assets$411K
Liquid reserves14.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -11.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 25
- BAOQING LI — BOARD MEMBER
- FANG MING DENG — Secretary
- GARY GUO — Board member
- HONG JIA — Board member
- HUIJUAN LIAO — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFF XU — BOARD MEMBER
- JIACHY ZHENG — BOARD MEMBER
- JIN LI — CEO
- JING XU — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN TIN — BOARD MEMBER
- KYTH TRIEU — BOARD MEMBER
- LI LU — BOARD MEMBER
- LINLE HOU — BOARD MEMBER
- LINYING HAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MING JIANG — BOARD MEMBER
- PENG LEE — BOARD MEMBER
- QING ZHANG — BOARD MEMBER
- QINGLIANG TONY WANG — Treasurer
- QIUSHENG SI — BOARD MEMBER
- RULIANG XU — Board member
- WEI LIU — BOARD MEMBER
- WENSONG LI — Board member
- YONGPENG GU — BOARD MEMBER
- YUFEI TU — BOARD MEMBER
- YULIN WANG — Vice President
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- CAIPA Partner — Collaborated with ACAP during the 2024 Brooklyn health fair.
- CAMS Partner — Collaborated with ACAP during the 2024 Brooklyn health fair.
- Elmhurst Public Library Partner — Hosts ACAP's Community Health Education Program (CHEP) talks.
- Facebook Partner — Promotes content on Facebook as part of its social media outreach.
- Flushing Public Library Partner — Hosts ACAP's Community Health Education Program (CHEP) talks.
- Instagram Partner — Promotes content on Instagram as part of its social media outreach.
- Presidential Volunteer Service Award Government — ACAP is a Certifying Organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, nominating volunteers for this national recognition based on service hours.
- President’s Volunteer Service Award Partner — Collaborates with the President’s Volunteer Service Award program to recognize volunteer contributions.
- Rendr Partner — Collaborated with ACAP during the 2024 Brooklyn health fair.
- Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel Partner — Venue host for ACAP's annual convention, practice management meeting, and other events.
- X Partner — Promotes content on X (formerly Twitter) as part of its social media outreach.
- admin@acaponline.org Partner — Primary communication channel for observership candidates and program administration.
- community leaders Partner — Partners with community leaders in delivering public health initiatives and pandemic response efforts.
- local hospitals Partner — Collaborates with local hospitals to provide health services and conduct community health fairs.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Clinical Acculturation for International Medical Graduatesmethodology: clinical_acclimatizationBy acculturating International Medical Graduates to American medical practices, the organization prepares them for successful residency integration, because familiarity with U.S. clinical norms and systems improves readiness and reduces barriers to entry in the medical workforce.
- Community-Based Health Education to Promote Wellnessmethodology: community_health_educationBy delivering public education talks in community spaces like libraries, the organization increases health literacy and promotes wellness among local residents, because accessible, localized education fosters preventive care and empowers individuals to make informed health decisions.
- Professional Community Building for Collective Influencemethodology: professional_community_buildingBy building a cohesive professional community among Chinese American physicians, the organization strengthens collective influence in health care policy and improves medical practice, because unified professional networks amplify advocacy impact and support shared clinical standards.
- Volunteer Engagement as Changemaker Developmentmethodology: community-impact engagementBy engaging volunteers through direct exposure to community impact and opportunities for skill development, the organization cultivates changemakers, because experiential involvement deepens commitment and transforms service into personal and professional growth.