Jason Guo

Jason Guo is a third-year medical student at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He grew up in Durham, North Carolina, as the child of immigrant parents who exposed him to East-West medicine through acupuncture and herbal modalities. Witnessing these practices sparked a curiosity about how traditional Eastern approaches might complement modern medicine, which later led him to conduct a brief research project in high school exploring the antimicrobial effects of extracts from traditional Chinese herbal medicines. resettlement At UNC Chapel Hill, Jason became involved with a free health clinic, where he served as an interpreter and advocate for members of the local Chinese community, helping patients navigate language and cultural barriers in accessing care. That experience encouraged him to volunteer with the local refugee community, where he tutored children and taught English to adults. After graduating, he worked as a case manager in refugee resettlement, supporting refugees with mental and physical health needs, who faced challenges accessing services due to institutional barriers. At UCLA, Jason served as the co-director and a case manager for the LA Human Rights Initiative, a student-run asylum clinic that provides pro bono forensic medical and psychiatric evaluations for individuals seeking asylum. Jason is interested in learning how to provide culturally appropriate care that meets the needs of under-resourced communities. As a Tang Scholar, he is excited to connect with his community and deepen his understanding of integrative medicine and non-drug approaches to mental health care.