Bio
Kat Chang is an American doctor from Santa Monica, California who was a contestant on the reality television competition The Amazing Race 17, in 2010.
Her team partner was her friend and fellow doctor Nat Strand. She was 35 during filming of the Race.
Amazing Race Q&A
Favorite hobbies
Cycling, traveling and eating
Achievements
The biggest achievement for me was completing medical school and residency - both of which did not come easy for me.
Lifelong to do list
Learn to scuba dive, surf and cook; have a rewarding career where I am proud of my work; live a healthy and balanced life; have a loving family; run the New York City marathon; remember to live in the present
What scares you most about traveling?
Getting sick
What excites you most about traveling?
Meeting new people and seeing/experiencing new things - that makes me reflect and learn something new about myself.
If I could switch places with someone
Maybe only for one day, I would switch with a comedian like Chelsea Handler. She's hysterical and what a great skill to be able to make an entire room erupt in laughter.
Role model/hero
I'm inspired by a lot of people - especially strong, successful women. Thanks to all the female physicians before who paved the way for my generation of doctors.
What are you passionate about?
Travel, love and good food
What would you do if you won the million dollars?
Donate to charity, pay off part of my medical school loans and bring some loved ones on a sweet vacation
People would be surprised to learn
I'm very sensitive and emotional.
Favorite place you have ever visited
Bali
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on the Race together
Having to adjust to not being in control of our daily schedules
What do you hope to accomplish by running the Race (other than winning one million bucks)?
I hope to have a fun adventure. One million dollars would also help make a huge dent in my enormous student loans.
Pet peeve about your teammate
She tends to show up late for things (fashionably of course).