Kat Chang in "Amazing Race 17" with Nat Strand (left)
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, which 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—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. I give 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).