In this episode of Patient to Professional with Dr. D, we sit down with Anna Huang, MPH — a powerhouse of passion, positivity, and purpose. Now a Quality Improvement Program Consultant for the American Heart Association, Anna opens up about her unconventional journey into healthcare leadership after a pivotal gap year with AmeriCorps.

She shares what it means to choose systemic impact over a traditional physician path, how she navigated cognitive dissonance and career expectations, and why being a “people person” isn’t taught — it’s lived. This conversation is packed with insight for students, healthcare professionals, and anyone at a crossroads in life or career.

🎧 Listen in for a refreshingly honest look at purpose, failure, and the power of calm energy in the world of modern healthcare.