CH/UCSF/FCMS Healthcare Conference 2026
The 23rd CH/UCSF/FCMS Healthcare Conference 2026 is coming to San Francisco, bringing physicians, healthcare leaders, and innovators together to explore how technology is transforming medicine on November 7–8, 2026.
Since 1982, the FCMS Healthcare Conference has connected medical professionals across the U.S. and Canada to advance medical education and improve the health of Asian communities. This year's conference continues that legacy with two days of expert-led sessions at UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center's Robertson Auditorium, followed by an unforgettable evening gala at the Asian Art Museum.
Featured Speakers & Program Highlights
Key Topics Include:
Technology & Innovation: AI in clinical practice & education, precision medicine, digital health equity, and robotic surgery
Clinical Focus & Health Disparities: Trends & challenges in Asian health, mental health, cardiovascular, brain, and liver health.
Earn UCSF CME Credits: 14 CME credits available: https://ucsf.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=20059
Special Book Signing Events:
We are excited to host book signings with four physician authors:
November 7:
Dr. Nancy Liu (UC Berkeley) and Dr. Jeanne Tsai (Stanford University) on their book, For the Next Generation: Mental Health in Asian American / Pacific Islander Youth (Wiley, 2026). The book offers contemporary, practical strategies for clinicians, educators and community leaders supporting AANHPI adolescents and emerging adults.
👉 Reserve your copy here: https://lnkd.in/gCv47-e3
November 8:
Dr. Vivian S. Lee, The Long Fix: Solving America's Health Care Crisis with Strategies That Work for Everyone. A former hospital CEO, health plan founder and Alphabet executive, Dr. Lee offers what Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, calls "a compelling and convincing blueprint" for doctors, health care professionals, patients and legislators.
Dr. Bryant Lin, Sunshine: An Exploration of Living When You Are Dying. Based on his popular Stanford course, From Diagnosis to Dialog, Dr. Lin shares lessons from his experience as both a doctor and a patient on making the most of life, even in its most challenging moments. Dr. Lin is a primary care physician in Stanford's Department of Medicine and co-founder of the Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE).
Gala and Award Ceremony on November 7:
Gala seating is capped and going fast — Gold and Silver registration closes entirely on October 23.
Your evening at the Asian Art Museum: a seated dinner among the galleries, live chamber music, special guest performances, and an evening built for the conversations that don't happen in a session room.
Featured Speakers:
The CH/UCSF/FCMS Healthcare Conference is proud to feature a distinguished lineup of featured speakers, including:
Timothy Chang, MD, PhD Associate Professor of Neurology UCLA
Jonathan Chen, MD, PhD Associate Professor of Medicine Director of AI Medical Education Stanford
Lynda Chin, MD Founder and CEO, Apricity Health Former Chair, Genomic Medicine, MD Anderson Elected Member, National Academy of Medicine
Velda Chow, MBBS, MS, MRCS, FCSHK, FHKAM Associate Professor Chief of Head and Neck Surgery, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Hong Kong University
Yuman Fong, MD Professor of Surgery Chair of Department of Surgery, City of Hope Elected Member, National Academy of Medicine
Gordon Fung, MD, PhD, MPH Professor of Medicine Director of Asian Heart and Vascular Center UCSF
Anthony Kim, MD Professor of Neurology Medical Director of Comprehensive Stroke Center UCSF
Vivian S. Lee, MD, PhD, MBA Former President of Verily Health Harvard Medical School Elected Member, National Academy of Medicine
Alex Leow, MD, PhD Professor of Psychiatry, Biomedical Engineering, and Computer Science University of Illinois Chicago
King Li, MD Founding Dean, School of Medicine HKUST and Carle Illinois Adjunct Professor of Radiology Stanford
Bryant Lin, MD Professor of Medicine Co-Director of CARE Stanford
Ning Lin, MD Associate Professor of Neurosurgery Weill Cornell Medicine
Scarlett Lin-Gomez, PhD, MPH Professor of Epidemiology UCSF
Nancy Liu, PhD Professor of Psychology UC Berkeley
Erica Pan, MD, MPH Director and State Public Health Officer California Department of Public Health Professor of Pediatric Infectious Disease
Stanley Qi, PhD Associate Professor of Bioengineering Founder of Epicrispr Stanford
Ida Sim, MD, PhD Professor of Medicine Co-Director of Informatics and Research Innovation, UCSF Elected Member, National Academy of Medicine
Samuel So, MD Professor of Surgery Founder and Director of Asian Liver Center Stanford
Jeanne Tsai, PhD Professor of Psychology Co-Founder of Asian American Research Center Stanford
Eugene Yang, MD, MS, FACC Professor of Cardiology Behnke Chair for Asian Health University of Washington
Francis Yao, MD Professor of Medicine Medical Director, Liver Transplant Program UCSF
Agenda Topics:
November 7:
Public Health Update
Evolution of CRISPR and Genomics
Advancements in Robotic Surgery
AI in Medical Education, Clinical Applications, Mental Health
Advancements in Cardiovascular Health
Mental Health Challenges of the Asian Community
Medical and Research Trainee Symposium and Poster Competition
Special Book Signing
November 8:
AI Transforming Clinical Care, Medical Needs of the Asian Community, Medical Ethics
Emerging Trends in Cancer Epidemiology in Asian Health
AI Applications in Brain Health
Advancements in Stroke Detection and Treatment
Advancements in Liver Health
Physician's Personal Journey with Non Smoker Lung Cancer
Special Book Signing
The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Medical and Research Trainees Symposium:
Calling all medical trainees: submit your abstract
Are you a medical student, intern, resident, or fellow? We invite you to submit an abstract for our Medical Trainee Research Symposium & Poster Competition. Share your research, innovative ideas, and community-based projects with healthcare leaders, academic faculty, and peers. Top submissions will receive award prizes, presented on-site.
Deadline Extended: October 15, 2026 • Submit to: abstract@fcms2026.org
Join us!
Whether you're coming for the sessions, the networking, the gala, or all three, this is a conference you won't want to miss. Visit fcms2026.org to view the full schedule.
We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco!
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