Biographical summary
Mazie Tsang, M.D., MAS, MS, is a hematologist who specializes in the care of lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Her clinical research focuses on the intersection of geriatric hematology and supportive care. Dr. Tsang is focused on improving decision-making, patient-reported outcomes, and management of older adults with advanced hematologic malignancies.
Dr. Tsang earned her medical degree from the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. After residency, she completed fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Hematology/Oncology at the University of California in San Francisco, California (UCSF). She was awarded a National Institute on Aging T32 Research Fellowship in Aging Research, during which time she graduated with a Master of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research and Epidemiology at UCSF.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Lymphoma
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Geriatric hematology
- Supportive care
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2022
FellowshipT32 Aging Research, University of California San Francisco
- 2022
Master of Advanced Studies - Clinical and Epidemiological ResearchUniversity of California San Francisco
- 2022
FellowshipHematology and Oncology, University of California San Francisco
- 2018
FellowshipHospice and Palliative Medicine, University of Michigan
- 2017
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2014
Doctorate of MedicineJohn A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai`i at Manoa
- 2010
Master of Science - Anatomy and PhysiologyUniversity of Hawai`i at Manoa
- 2008
BA - Theology and Pre-professional StudiesUniversity of Notre Dame
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2022
HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2020
Hospice & Palliative MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2024
2023 Top Performer Award in "Likelihood to Recommend"The Office of Mayo Clinic Experience
- 2024
Teacher of the Year in Hematology/Oncology & Palliative MedicineInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2024
Selected for Kern Scholars ProgramMayo Clinic
- 2023
Young Investigator Travel Scholarship AwardInternational Workshop on CLL
- 2023
Selected for ParticipationClinical Research Training Institute - American Society of Hematology
- 2023
Award for Best Faculty PresentationAcademy of Next Wave Investigators in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
- 2023
Selected for ParticipationAcademy of Next Wave Investigators in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
- 2022
American Society of Clinical Oncology Conquer Cancer Merit AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2022
FellowCancer Global Resource for Advancing Career Education (GRACE) Patient Education Ambassador Program
- 2021
Conquer Cancer Arti Hurria Merit Award in Geriatric OncologyAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2020
Travel AwardResearch Centers Collaborative Network of the National Institute on Aging (RCCN)
- 2020
Research Methods in Supportive OncologyHarvard University
- 2020
Abstract Achievement AwardAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2019
Rachel Pearline AwardUniversity of California, San Francisco
- 2017
Making a Difference AwardUniversity of Michigan
- 2017
Above & Beyond Recognition Program for TeamworkMayo Clinic
- 2017
Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence (ACE) AwardInternal Medicine Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2016
Above & Beyond Recognition Program for Compassion Mayo Clinic
- 2016
Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence (ACE) AwardInternal Medicine Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2015
Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence (ACE) AwardInternal Medicine Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2014
Hawaii Medical Association Alliance Endowment AwardJohn A Burns School of Medicine
- 2014
Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine AwardJohn A Burns School of Medicine
- 2014
Friends of the Medical School Po`okela Noeau AwardJohn A Burns School of Medicine
- 2014
The Terry C.Y. Wong, MD Memorial AwardJohn A Burns School of Medicine
- 2013
InductedGold Humanism Honor Society
- 2011
International Medical Student Scholar (ISS) Award for Academic Achievement ScholarshipJohn A Burns School of Medicine
- 2011
Summer Research FellowshipMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- 2010
David W. Jones ScholarshipJohn A Burns School of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2023
Co-ChairCommunities of Practice in Palliative Care, American Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2023
ReviewerMinority Recruitment Initiative Minority Graduate Student Abstract Achievement Award, American Society of Hematology
- 2023
ReviewerOutcomes Research Lymphoid Malignancies, American Society of Hematology
- 2023 - present
MemberSupportive Care Guideline Advisory Group, American Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2023 - present
Committee MemberAnnual Meeting Education Committee Symptom Science Track, American Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2021 - 2022
Committee MemberHelen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Gender Equity Task Force, University of California San Francisco
- 2021 - 2022
LeaderT32 Post-Doctoral Palliative Care Collaborative, National Palliative Care Research Collaborative
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican Geriatrics Society
- 2020 - 2022
LeaderTrainee and Early Career Advisory Group, American Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2020 - present
MemberPalliative Care Research Cooperative Group
- 2020 - present
MemberMultinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
- 2020 - present
MemberFellowship Grants Advisory Group, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- 2019 - 2022
Committee MemberPhysician Wellness Committee, University of California San Francisco
- 2019 - present
MemberInternational Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG)
- 2019 - present
MemberCancer and Aging Research Group
- 2018 - 2022
MemberAssociation of Northern California Oncologists
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- 2016 - 2017
Committee MemberInternal Medicine Residency - Women in Medicine Group
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2013 - 2014
Class RepresentativeInternal Medicine Interest Group, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
- 2013 - 2014
PresidentChapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
- 2011 - 2021
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2011 - 2014
Class RepresentativeAcademic Appeals Committee, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
- 2011 - 2014
Second- and Fourth-Year Co-managerHomeless Outreach and Medical Education (H.O.M.E.) Project, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
- 2011
SpeakerMemorial Services for the Willed Body Program (body donation program), John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
- 2010 - 2014
MemberChristian Medical Dental Association
- 2010 - 2012
Co-FounderPatient Safety Interest Group and University of Hawaii Institute for Health Improvement (IHI) Chapter, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
- 2010 - 2012
Board MemberPatient Safety Interest Group and University of Hawaii Institute for Health Improvement (IHI) Chapter, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
- 2010 - 2011
Co-PresidentGlobal Health Interest Group, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
- 2010
TreasurerPediatrics Interest Group, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
- 2010
SecretaryPediatrics Interest Group, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications
Research activities