Laughter is Wellness with Comedian Mary Basmadjian as Vartoush

AAMS’ 2nd Annual Healthcare Professional Wellness Symposium Presents Laughter is Wellness with Comedian Mary Basmadjian as Vartoush Mary Basmadjian is a stand-up comedian, actor, and producer based in Los Angeles. Her comedic work takes aim at intersectional identity, mental health, digital culture, and the Armenian immigrant experience in America. Growing up surrounded by humorous accents […]

Mentorship Day Paves Road for Future Healthcare Professionals

Armenian American Medical Society members take an active role in mentoring Armenian medical students and residents. The Armenian American Medical Society mentorship program gives young Armenian medical students, residents, and fellows access to a broad spectrum of Armenian physicians and healthcare practitioners who provide valuable guidance and advice throughout their training and as they choose […]

The RX Lounge Delivers a Mega Dose of Fun

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 21, 2022. Nearly 150 members and supporters attended the unique party, where they had the opportunity to have fun […]

The AAMS Mourns the Loss of Co-founder Dr. John Momjian

  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, uncle, friend, and colleague, Dr. John Hadje Momjian. He passed away on March 6, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was 92. Dr. Momjian was born in […]

Dr. Ani Shabazian, AAMS Member, Publishes Book

Congratulations to AAMS member Ani Shabazian, Ed. M., Ph.D., for the publication of the book, Foundations of Early Childhood — Teaching Children in a Diverse Society. Ani co-authored the book with Janet Gonzalez-Mena. Ani received her B.A. degrees in history and psychology from UCLA. She continued her studies in human development and psychology at Harvard […]

President’s Message: Garni Barkhoudarian, MD, FAANS

The mission of the AAMS is to promote healthcare excellence and cultivate professional development through service and education to its members and their communities in the Diaspora and the homeland. This year, as in years past, we have worked hard to reach these goals. Our current active projects in Armenia include: The Juvenile Diabetes Camp […]

AAMS Continued Commitment to Community Health with 11th Annual Glendale Health Festival

The 11th Annual Glendale Health Festival was held at the Pacific Community Center on November 5 and 6, 2022. The event was a collaboration between the Armenian American Medical Society (AAMS), Remote Area Medical, the City of Glendale, and the Glendale Community Services and Parks Department. The health festival offered extensive free health screenings and […]

Job Opportunities

Adventist Health Glendale is seeking an entrepreneurial-minded energetic primary care physician (IM or FM) to join their group (full-time or part-time). This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician interested in working with experienced primary care providers affiliated with a 515-bed teaching hospital. The ideal candidate would also be an entrepreneur interested in helping grow […]

Job Opportunities

Job Title:          Psychiatrist Reports To:      CEO &/or Ownership Group Supervises:      Not Applicable Department:   Administration Overview The Psychiatrist position is the medical personnel to oversee the MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC services at the facility. He/She will provide MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC services in accordance with CCL and DHCS regulations and to the standards of the facility […]

Alen Voskanian, MD, MBA, FAAHPM, Tapped to Lead Cedar Sinai Medical Network

After an extensive national search, Cedars-Sinai Medical Network appointed Alen Voskanian, MD, MBA, FAAHPM, to the position of vice president and chief operating officer of Cedars-Sinai Medical Network. Dr. Voskanian is a member of the AAMS and has participated in our CME/CDE programs as a lecturer. In this new role, Dr. Voskanian will develop new […]

AAMS Shows Members Appreciation with Valentine’s Celebration

AAMS members and their loved ones attended the Annual Valentine’s Celebration, at Stars on Brand, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  The evening started with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and an educational presentation by cardiologist Harry Balian, MD, FACC, FSCAI. Dr. Balian’s talk, Can a Broken Heart Cause a Heart Attack? delved into the […]