Michelle Chong

MICHELLE CHONG, MD is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Hospital Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She completed her medical training at UCLA, including residency, and now practices in the Bay Area alongside her partner. Her clinical focus includes acute care medicine with notable experience in intensive care unit (MICU) rotations. A first-generation Korean American, Chong emphasizes compassion in end-of-life care, as evidenced by her account of facilitating a patient's marriage ceremony in the ICU. She balances her professional life with passions for reading (particularly literary fiction and historical narratives), traveling, and reality TV analysis.

Education:

• Medical School: Unspecified (trained at UCLA)
• Residency: UCLA

Research Interests:

Chong's work reflects an emphasis on humanistic medicine, interdisciplinary collaboration in critical care, and the psychosocial dimensions of acute illness. Her narrative highlights interests in medical ethics, team-based care, and culturally responsive healthcare practices.

Personal Influences:

She cites books like Anxious People (Fredrik Backman) and Homegoing (Yaa Gyasi) as shaping her perspectives on human resilience and systemic inequities. Her superstitious workplace practices—like avoiding black socks—add a unique personal touch to her professional persona.