Edward is currently a third-year PM&R resident at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell) in New York, NY. He has strong interests in the medical humanities, business/leadership, oncology, palliative care, and practicing effective pain and rehabilitation medicine. During medical school, Edward emerged as a nationally recognized student leader, serving in multiple leadership roles within the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) including: Chair of the AAP Medical Student Council, the first Medical Student Representative on the AAP Board of Trustees, Member of the AAP Public Policy Committee, and Member of the AAP Leadership Development & Recognition Committee. As an intern, Edward was selected to serve on the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Resident & Fellow Committee (ASRA RFC) as a Networking and Career Development Co-Chair, and on the World Academy of Pain Medicine United (WAPMU) Ambassador Research Committee as Co-Chair. Edward now serves as Co-Chair of the WAPMU Young Physician Council Executive Committee, Co-Chair of the ASRA RFC Career Development & Networking Subcommittee, member of the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) Cancer Action and Research committee for Effective pain Solutions (CARES), contributor on the International Pain and Spine Intervention Society (IPSIS) Early Career Council, and is preparing to submit his application for pain medicine fellowship in the fall of 2025. His previous research endeavors include work in the fields of pain medicine, cancer rehabilitation, electrodiagnostic medicine, and medical student education. Before realizing his calling to medicine, Edward traveled extensively as a professional musician and missionary for over 10 years, both domestically and abroad. His faith and sincere love for humankind drive his pursuit to serve others as a physician.