Sydney Tan

Sydney Tan grew up in the Chicago suburbs and earned her bachelor’s degree in Contemplative Studies at Brown University. She stayed at Brown for her medical degree where she investigated how contemplative practices affect stress and coping in medical training. She is currently a general surgery resident completing two years of dedicated research time. Her research investigates the use of contemplative practice training for physicians to provide better patient care. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys being in nature, yoga, cooking, and travelling.