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Mazie Tsang, M.D.

  1. Hematologist / Oncologist

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.

  • Lymphoma
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
  • Geriatric hematology
  • Supportive care
  1. 2022
    FellowshipT32 Aging Research, University of California San Francisco
  2. 2022
    Master of Advanced Studies - Clinical and Epidemiological ResearchUniversity of California San Francisco
  3. 2022
    FellowshipHematology and Oncology, University of California San Francisco
  4. 2018
    FellowshipHospice and Palliative Medicine, University of Michigan
  5. 2017
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2014
    Doctorate of MedicineJohn A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai`i at Manoa
  7. 2010
    Master of Science - Anatomy and PhysiologyUniversity of Hawai`i at Manoa
  8. 2008
    BA - Theology and Pre-professional StudiesUniversity of Notre Dame

Certifications

  1. 2022
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2020
    Hospice & Palliative MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    2023 Top Performer Award in "Likelihood to Recommend"The Office of Mayo Clinic Experience
  2. 2024
    Teacher of the Year in Hematology/Oncology & Palliative MedicineInternal Medicine Residency Program, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  3. 2024
    Selected for Kern Scholars ProgramMayo Clinic
  4. 2023
    Young Investigator Travel Scholarship AwardInternational Workshop on CLL
  5. 2023
    Selected for ParticipationClinical Research Training Institute - American Society of Hematology
  6. 2023
    Award for Best Faculty PresentationAcademy of Next Wave Investigators in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
  7. 2023
    Selected for ParticipationAcademy of Next Wave Investigators in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
  8. 2022
    American Society of Clinical Oncology Conquer Cancer Merit AwardAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  9. 2022
    FellowCancer Global Resource for Advancing Career Education (GRACE) Patient Education Ambassador Program
  10. 2021
    Conquer Cancer Arti Hurria Merit Award in Geriatric OncologyAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  11. 2020
    Travel AwardResearch Centers Collaborative Network of the National Institute on Aging (RCCN)
  12. 2020
    Research Methods in Supportive OncologyHarvard University
  13. 2020
    Abstract Achievement AwardAmerican Society of Hematology
  14. 2019
    Rachel Pearline AwardUniversity of California, San Francisco
  15. 2017
    Making a Difference AwardUniversity of Michigan
  16. 2017
    Above & Beyond Recognition Program for TeamworkMayo Clinic
  17. 2017
    Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence (ACE) AwardInternal Medicine Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  18. 2016
    Above & Beyond Recognition Program for Compassion Mayo Clinic
  19. 2016
    Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence (ACE) AwardInternal Medicine Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  20. 2015
    Attitude, Commitment, and Excellence (ACE) AwardInternal Medicine Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  21. 2014
    Hawaii Medical Association Alliance Endowment AwardJohn A Burns School of Medicine
  22. 2014
    Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine AwardJohn A Burns School of Medicine
  23. 2014
    Friends of the Medical School Po`okela Noeau AwardJohn A Burns School of Medicine
  24. 2014
    The Terry C.Y. Wong, MD Memorial AwardJohn A Burns School of Medicine
  25. 2013
    InductedGold Humanism Honor Society
  26. 2011
    International Medical Student Scholar (ISS) Award for Academic Achievement ScholarshipJohn A Burns School of Medicine
  27. 2011
    Summer Research FellowshipMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  28. 2010
    David W. Jones ScholarshipJohn A Burns School of Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2023
    Co-ChairCommunities of Practice in Palliative Care, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  2. 2023
    ReviewerMinority Recruitment Initiative Minority Graduate Student Abstract Achievement Award, American Society of Hematology
  3. 2023
    ReviewerOutcomes Research Lymphoid Malignancies, American Society of Hematology
  4. 2023 - present
    MemberSupportive Care Guideline Advisory Group, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  5. 2023 - present
    Committee MemberAnnual Meeting Education Committee Symptom Science Track, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  6. 2021 - 2022
    Committee MemberHelen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Gender Equity Task Force, University of California San Francisco
  7. 2021 - 2022
    LeaderT32 Post-Doctoral Palliative Care Collaborative, National Palliative Care Research Collaborative
  8. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Geriatrics Society
  9. 2020 - 2022
    LeaderTrainee and Early Career Advisory Group, American Society of Clinical Oncology
  10. 2020 - present
    MemberPalliative Care Research Cooperative Group
  11. 2020 - present
    MemberMultinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
  12. 2020 - present
    MemberFellowship Grants Advisory Group, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  13. 2019 - 2022
    Committee MemberPhysician Wellness Committee, University of California San Francisco
  14. 2019 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG)
  15. 2019 - present
    MemberCancer and Aging Research Group
  16. 2018 - 2022
    MemberAssociation of Northern California Oncologists
  17. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  18. 2016 - 2017
    Committee MemberInternal Medicine Residency - Women in Medicine Group
  19. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  20. 2013 - 2014
    Class RepresentativeInternal Medicine Interest Group, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  21. 2013 - 2014
    PresidentChapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  22. 2011 - 2021
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  23. 2011 - 2014
    Class RepresentativeAcademic Appeals Committee, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  24. 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
  25. 2011
    SpeakerMemorial Services for the Willed Body Program (body donation program), John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  26. 2010 - 2014
    MemberChristian Medical Dental Association
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 2010 - 2011
    Co-PresidentGlobal Health Interest Group, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Manoa
  30. 2010
    TreasurerPediatrics Interest Group, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
  31. 2010
    SecretaryPediatrics Interest Group, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
  32. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

Publications

Research activities

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