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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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General Assembly 2022

The AAMS 2022 General assembly is now in the history books. On January 19, 2022, AAMS held its annual assembly via zoom. The assembly ushers in the new year for the AAMS. We are excited by the possibilities it brings for our members and the community. We are pleased to welcome our newly elected executive […]

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