AAMS Thanks Our 2022 Your Health Guests
Because an informed community is a healthier community, the Armenian American Medical Society takes an active role in providing free health education resources. The most prominent resource is our biweekly television program, Your Health. This half-hour talk show, hosted by our own Dr. Vicken Sepilian, features healthcare professionals from a broad spectrum of specialties who […]
AAMS Thanks Our 2022 CME/CDE Speakers
The AAMS offers continuing medical education programs relevant to our members’ interests and professional development. These programs enable healthcare professionals from a variety of specialties to keep abreast of the latest medical advances and practice management tools, in addition to providing valuable opportunities for networking. We are grateful to the following professionals who have volunteered […]
AAMS Surpasses 500 CME Credits at the 9th Annual CME/CDE Spring Symposium
The Armenian American Medical Society (AAMS) held its 9th Annual CME/CDE Spring Symposium Saturday, May 21, at the Universal Sheraton Hotel. The day-long symposium featured a variety of updates on numerous medical and dental topics, including cardiology, pain management, employment law, and anxiety and depression. Garni Barkhoudarian, MD, FAANS, AAMS President, kicked off the event […]
AAMS Members Hit the Jackpot with the 18th Annual Viva Las Vegas Getaway Weekend
If it’s September, it must be Vegas. For the 18th year, AAMS members descended upon Las Vegas for their annual CME and CDE Viva Las Vegas Getaway Weekend. The day offered an amazing slate of presentations by dedicated AAMS members. Topics ran the gamut of relevant health care subject matter, including cardiology, cancer screening, pediatric COVID, […]
Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America Honors AAMS Members
The Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America honored AAMS President Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian and members Dr. Maral Anjargolian and Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian during its seventeenth annual Christmas Ball on December 5, 2022. These remarkable individuals received this recognition for their contributions to healthcare and to the community. Please join us in congratulating […]
The AAMS’ RX Lounge Party — Just What the Doctor Ordered!
The AAMS broke with tradition last May, holding the RX Lounge party for its members in lieu of the traditional gala celebration. The party followed the annual CME/CDE Spring Symposium at the Sheraton Universal on May 1, 2022. Nearly 150 members and supporters attended the unique party, where they had the opportunity to have fun […]
AAMS Rings in Holiday Season with Annual Christmas Celebration and Scholarship Presentation
The AAMS held its annual Christmas celebration at the Athena Restaurant in Glendale. Following dinner, Leo Polosajian, MD, FACC, MS, a board-certified electrophysiologist, spoke about atrial fibrillation treatment and options. Sound of Children Cultural Center, a non-profit that serves children in our Diaspora through cultural and musical education, provided the evening’s festive musical entertainment. The […]
General Assembly 2023
The AAMS held its annual General Assembly on February 1, 2023. It is our pleasure to welcome newly elected executive committee member, Sherwin Hariri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI. AAMS President Garni Barkhoudarian, MD, FAANS, and committee members Michael Aznavour, DDS, and Sarmen Sarkissian, MD, were up for re-election and retained their seats. Rounding out the board […]
Please Welcome our New AAMS Members!
AAMS 2022 Scholarship Recipients
The Armenian American Medical Society strongly believes in investing in our future healthcare professionals who will play an important role in improving the health and wellbeing of our community. Initiated under the direction of Dr. Varoosh Alaverdian and Dr. Raffi Tachdjian, AAMS awards scholarships to qualified Armenian students enrolled in various healthcare education programs in […]
AAMS 2022 Armenian Scholarship Recipients
The Armenian American Medical Society (AAMS) created a scholarship for eligible medical students in Armenia. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need and be in a paid system of study. Students awarded a scholarship receive full tuition to cover their medical education. Prospective recipients also undergo several rounds of interviews before selection. […]
