Medical Education: 8/2001 – 6/2005
Doctorate of Medicine: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan

Undergraduate Education: 9/1997 – 5/2001
Bachelor’s of Science in Cellular Molecular Biology University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Membership in Honorary/Professional Societies

• American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Medical Association
• Michigan State Medical Society
• American Medical Women's Association
• Asian Pacific Medical Student Association
• National Honor Society

Examination Proficiency
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Written Exam - 06/2009 - Passed
United States Medical Licensing Exam Steps 1, 2CK/CS, and 3 - 2003 – 2007 - Passed

Teaching
St. George University Medical Students; Wayne State University School of Medicine Medical Students

Research Experience

06/2002 - 08/2002
Reproductive Genetics Division, Hutzel Hospital
Summer Intern, Dr. Anthony Johnson
Observed a range of fetal diagnostic and genetic testing procedures. Assisted with patient interviews and genetic consultation. Performed literature searches on diverse genetic disorders and 3D ultrasonography.
Poster presentation at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, San Francisco, CA,, Comparison of multifetal pregnancy reduction with and without chorionic villus sampling on pregnancy outcomes.

01/2000 - 04/2001
Developmental Neuroendocrinology Lab, University of Michigan
Research Assistant, Dr. Robert Denver
Observed the effects of thyroid hormone treatment on receptors in Xenopus laevis tadpoles during metamorphosis. Dissected tadpoles and frogs for removal of the hypothalamus. Performed cryostat sectioning of tadpole brains' for in situ hybridization and immunocytochemistry staining of tissue specimens.

06/1999 - 07/2001
Obstetric Anesthesia, University of Michigan Health System
Research Assistant, Dr. Linda Polley
Consented women in labor for a epidural research study. Informed patients about the purpose and method of the study. Gathered vital statistics of the patient and fetus during delivery. Checked patient's level of anesthetic relief.

09/1997 - 04/1998
Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Health System
Research assistant, Dr. Andrew Rosenthal, Dr. Steven Buchman
Sponsored by the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. Stained and sectioned parts of rabbit craniofacial bone encased in hard plastic. Collected data through point-count histologic analysis of osteogenic bone. Performed threedimensional rotations of micro-computed scans of rabbit skulls.

06/1995 - 08/1995
University of Michigan School of Nursing
Summer Research Assistant, Ann Rogers, R.N., Ph.D
Minority summer research apprenticeship sponsored by the University of Michigan's School of Nursing. Assisted Ann Rogers, R.N., Ph.D., and organized results concerning a double-blind placebo drug study to promote wakefulness in narcoleptics. Observed patient interaction at University of Michigan Medical Center Sleep Clinic and Laboratory. Conducted a research project pertaining to the relationship between the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale.

Publications/Presentations/Poster Sessions
Poster presentation at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, San Francisco, CA,, Comparison of multifetal pregnancy reduction with and without chorionic villus sampling on pregnancy outcomes., Moldenhauer JS, Gilbert A, Beyer B, Devers P, Gardner L, Dugan RB, Mahoney M, Cherng RR, Ebrahim S, Johnson A., Publication Date:

02/2003
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program Poster Presentation, Differential Outcomes and Techniques of Maxillofacial Trauma Management by Surgical Subspecialty and Inlay Bone Grafting, Rae-Pei Cherng; Andrew Rosenthal MD,
Publication Date: 04/1998

University of Michigan School of Nursing Poster Presentation, Relationship between the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Rae-Pei Cherng; Ann Rogers RN, PhD., Publication Date: 08/1995

Volunteer Experience

05/2003 - 06/2005
School of Medicine Student Senate
Class Representative, Curriculum & Constitution Chair
The purpose of the Student Senate is to represent the medical school student body to the administration of Wayne State University School of Medicine, main campus of Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, and to the community. We discuss and investigate any and all issues of interest to the student body and implement specific courses of action resulting from discussion of ideas and concerns brought to the Senate as advocates of the student body. In particular, the Senate provides and actively recruits channels of communication from the student body to the faculty and administration on student-related issues. Members organize and facilitate student participation in school-related programs and school policies. We actively explore and promote non-academic program activities for student projects supported by the Senate subcommittees.

08/2002 - 11/2002
Health FOCUS, Children's Hospital of Michigan Volunteer

This is an organization of medical students, physicians, residents and administrators representing a unique collaboration between WSU-SOM, Children's Hospital of Michigan, and the Detroit Medical Center. The annual Health FOCUS conference provides community organizations, health care professionals and others intimately involved with child welfare an opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges involved in improving the health care of children in urban settings, and to focus their combined efforts in meeting children's needs effectively. Medical students are intrinsically involved in the development, planning, funding and continuation of this conference, as well as other projects to promote urban children health.

08/2002 - 06/2003
Safewalk Coordinator

As an integral aspect of campus safety, the Safewalk service provides individuals with the means to increase their personal safety. SafeWalk is a student-run volunteer organization that provides on-campus walking escorts for Wayne State University School of Medicine. Trained student members will walk or drive individuals to their destination.

08/2001 - 06/2003
STD/AIDS Prevention Program Coordinator

STD/AIDS is a national community outreach program. Its emphasis is on educating middle and high school students on the importance of contraception and dispelling myths involving pregnancy, STDs and AIDS. Training is provided so that students may present issues of contraception, STDs and AIDS to Detroit students. Outlines, slides, and pamphlets are provided. Three visits are usually planned with informal classroom presentations. Coordinators are responsible for contacting school administrators and setting up all three sessions.

06/1999 - 05/2001
Young Asian Women's Health Organization (YAWHO)

Founder
YAWHO's mission is to encourage the Asian American community to take an active role in their health care. In order to raise health awareness, YAWHO organizes guest speaker events, writes a column for a campus magazine, and collaborates with other ethnic and health organizations.

Hobbies & Interests
I enjoy cooking; origami; reading; yoga; ballroom dancing; music; jewelry design; watching football and basketball.

Language Fluency
Conversational knowledge of Mandarin Chinese and some French.

Other Awards/Accomplishments
Golden Apple Teaching Award 2006, 2007, 2008; Dean's Honor List for Fall Term 1997, 1998; Most Creative Woman in Science and Engineering.