About us The Peruvian American Medical Society (PAMS) was founded in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, on September 8, 1973.
Dr. Julio Acosta This document taken from “ANUARIO” Silver Anniversary Edition 1998 THE OBJECTIVES » back to the top The original purpose was to unite all Peruvian physicians practicing in the United States by getting together in Annual Meetings, held in different States and Puerto Rico. In 1979, during the Presidency of Dr. Alberto Zapata the city of Lima, Perú was chosen for the VI reunion, therefore establishing a new trend. After this meeting the horizons of the PAMS was expanded and its objectives centered in the improvement of medical relationships between our mother country, Perú, and our adopted country, the United States, and in the improvement of medical education and public health in Peru, fostered through medical missions. In three occasions the meetings were held in Madrid, Spain, Cancún, Mexico and Lucern, Switzerland, but afterwards the main impetus was to target Peruvian cities for subsequent scientific conventions. Still, nine U.S. cities after Lima were welcome sites of PAMS’ Reunions. XXXIV CONVENTION » back to the top The XXXIV Annual Convention was held in Trujillo, Perú, from August 1-5, 2007, under the Presidency of Dr. Ralph Kuon, from Whittier, California. This Convention was preceded by a Medical Mission to Trujillo, which took place from July 23-31, 2007, under the Direction of Dr. Romulo A. Armas. All Scientific Programs at the Conventions offer CME credits, Category I, from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Personal friendships are renewed and professional relationships developed during these Annual Reunions. As always, during the medical conventions, courses are given free of charge to Peruvian medical students and nurses. THE CHAPTERS » back to the top PAMS has over 520 members, about 40% of all Peruvian physicians practicing in the United States, distributed in fifteen Regional and State Chapters, each one with its own Board of Directors and social and scientific programs. The Chapters are as follows:
THE MEDICAL MISSIONS » back to the top These represent the highest ideals of our institution. Since 1994, seventy four medical misisons have been taken to many areas of Perú, bringing surgical and medical care, urgently needed supplies and new techniques to indigent patients of the Adean, Coastal and Amazonian areas. All members are volunteers, both Peruvian and U.S. physicians, nurses and technicians. The supplies are donated to local hospitals. Outpatient Clinics and surgical operations are offered. During 2006 nine medical missions were taken to the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Program at Hospital Dos de Mayo, to Abancay, Andahuaylillas, Ayacucho, Cajamarca and to Tacna. All the services are free of charge. Many dedicated leaders have offered their tireless efforts for the success of these missions over the years. For 2007, medical missions are being planned for the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Program, Abancay, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Huancavelica, Puno and Trujillo . VISITING PROFESSORS » back to the top PAMS has a program of Visiting Professors, where academicians from Peruvian Universities come to the United States for seminars and courses and U.S. professors go to Peru to give lectures. Scholarships for up to three years are given to young physicians to study in Lima or in the USA. A treaty of mutual help wasg signed between PAMS and San Fernando Medical School. DONATIONS » back to the top Over the past two decades an excess of r $14,000,000 dollars have been donated to Peruvian Universities and Hospitals in books, medical equipment and medicines.. Pharmaceutical companies and mayor corporations such as Brother's Brother Foundation, Lippincott Publishing and Direct Relief International have been the sources of this generosity. Individual members and state chapters have continuously given personal contributions and donations in every Annual Reunion. At times of crisis in Peru, such as earthquakes, fires and national health problems, volunteers, extra donations and supplies are sent. Through its Endowment Fund, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, 38-2824781, PAMS accepts donations which are tax deductible, to be used for its charitable works. CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY UNIT » back to the top Under the direction of Dr. Efraín and Maria Montesinos, a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Program has been established at the Hospital Dos de Mayo in Lima, for the care of indigent patients. This Unit also provides cardiothoracic surgical training for medical students of the San Fernando Medical School. NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS » back to the top PAMS has always had a voice that informs all members of the Society's programs and ideals. The yearly magazine, the ANUARIO, reports on the Conventions and Chapter activities. PAMS News is issued for Convention and Endowment Fund information. DUES » back to the top Annual dues - $100 a year for PAMS and $100 a year for the Endowment Fund. Administrative Secretary: Ana May Salgado, 6488 Tamerlane Drive, |