CME CREDIT OFFERED TO AAMSC MEMBERS ARMENIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA
Presents "The New Science of the Chemistry of Romantic Love"
Speaker Hagop S. Akiskal, M.D.
Distinguished Professor and Director of International Mood Center, Department of Psychiatry and Division of International Health and Cross-Cultural Medicine University of California at San Diego The Recipient of 2009 AAMSC Lifetime Achievement Award
Wednesday, Fabruary 10, 2010 @ 7:00 PM
at Phoenicia
343 N. Central Avenue, Glendale, California
More than 200 AAMSC members took part in the organization’s annual Christmas Party at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale. After an arduous year of providing the best in healthcare to their patients, the AAMSC members celebrated with an evening of music, delicious food, and dancing.
Joseph Puglisi delivered a brief presentation on the benefits of Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Mentorship and Scholarship chair Dr. Raffi Tachdjian presented the AAMSC Scholarship to two outstanding students. Aram Shemmassian is currently attending the Tufts University School of Medicine, where he will graduate in May 2010 with a major in Neuroscience. He would like to apply for residency in either Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine. Shemmassian has a long record of community service and volunteer work, in which he has been a Sunday School teacher at First Armenian Church; a Care Extender volunteer at UCLA SM Hospital; as well as a clinic volunteer at AMAA, among others. Derik Hossepian is currently attending UCLA as a psychobiology major, and will graduate in June 2013. He has a strong record of community service and volunteer work, including the AAMSC mentorship program since its inception. Hossepian has also been a tutor at Glendale Community College for four years.
“These two young men represent a bright future in the medical field, and the AAMSC recognizes their strong commitment to their studies, as well as their record of community service,” said mentorship and scholarship chair Dr. Raffi Tachdjian.
Past president Varoosh Alaverdian introduced incoming president Vicken Sepilian, along with the 2010 Executive Committee members.
Vicken Sepilian thanked the members for attending the mixer, acknowledged the past presidents in attendance – Bedros Kojian, Misak Abdulian, Armen Cherik, and Boris Bagdasarian. Sepilian recognized several guests from Glendale Memorial Hospital in attendance, including David Mauss, VP of Business Development; Karen Gulbenkian, Vice President Patient Care Services / Chief Nurse Executive; and Arpi Kestenian, Director of Physician/Managed Care Engagement, as well as AAMSC Ladies Auxiliary President Ramella Markarian. Sepilian thanked the sponsors who made the event possible – ePlatinumMD, Glendale Memorial Hospital, Pasadena Home Health Care , and Faith and Hope Hospice Inc.
The Christmas party was a tremendous success, as guests danced and enjoyed the festivities well into the night.
On December 12, 2009, the AAMSC held its 24th General Assembly at Glendale Memorial Hospital. Current AAMSC president Varoosh Alaverdian gave those present an update about the accomplishments of the AAMSC throughout the last year, as well as highlighting several of the projects the organization has undertaken. Following a nomination process, new Executive Committee members were elected.
"The AAMSC is world-renowned for its dedication to providing the best healthcare to Armenians in California, as well as in Armenia," said incoming president Vicken Sepilian. "As healthcare practitioners, it is an honor for us to be chosen to lead this distinguished organization as it continues to serve Armenians throughout the world."
Standing, Left to Right:
Harry Balian; Vicken Sepilian; Leo Polosajian; Armen Kassabian; Varoosh Alaverdian; Armen Cherik.
November 20, 2008 – Meeting took place with Minister of Diaspora, Hranush Hakobyan, Consul General Armen Liloyan, Deputy Consul General Mesrop Shaboyan, Press Office Adviser Naira Manucharova, Public Affairs Adviser Armine Balian and AAMSC Board of Directors – Drs. Varoosh Alaverdian, Vicken Sepilian, Zarmine Naccashian and Ms. Hasmik Keyribarian.
Minister of Diaspora, Hranush Hakobyan expressed her opinion about the need of educating physicians in Armenia, which can be accomplished via web conferences & AAMSC Health Show. AAMSC is currently working on implementing the training program.
PICTURE
Standing from left to right – Hasmik Keyribarian, Vicken Sepilian, Hranush Hakobyan, Varoosh Alaverdian, Armen Liloyan, Zarmine Naccashian & Mesrop Shaboyan.
ARMENIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA
Press Release "Bringing Health to Armenian Lives for 22 Years"
Annual Gala of Largest U.S. Armenian Medical Society Raises $100.000 for Building of Clinic in Armenia’s Rural Voskevan Village BEVERLY HILLS—More than 400 members and supporters of the Armenian American Medical Society of California (AAMSC) gathered at the Beverly Hills Hotel to celebrate the organization’s 22nd anniversary, and to raise funds for the AAMSC Voskevan Village Clinic Project in Armenia. The event generated around $100,000 for the project, according to AAMSC president Dr. Varoosh Alaverdian.
"The Armenian American Medical Society is proudly celebrating our 22nd anniversary tonight, and it is to the credit of our past presidents, members, and the steadfast support of our elected officials throughout the state of California that we have been able to serve our people here in the Diaspora and in our homeland," said Dr. Alaverdian. "As healthcare providers, we have a responsibility to tend to those in need—especially those who cannot afford the services that they may require. The tireless commitment of our members continues to make it possible for our society to ensure that our indigent communities receive the healthcare that they need and deserve."
Alaverdian noted that the medical society's membership has increased to more than 300 physicians and health care practitioners—a sure sign that the Southern California Armenian-American medical community is growing in strength and numbers.
A video presentation—created by renowned director Ara Soudjian—highlighted the many auspicious projects of the AAMSC in California and Armenia.
The board members of the Armenian American Medical Society of California met with the newly elected Karabagh president Bako Sahakyan on the evening of Wednesday, November 21 at the Glendale Hilton Hotel.
For the past 20 years AAMSC had carried out multiple projects in Yerevan and had financially contributed towards the establishment of three clinics in the remote boarder villages of Armenia.
President Sahakyan asked AAMSC to assist with the development of the Stepanakert Public Hospital. The current operational status, available resources and health care delivery standards of the institution are not satisfactory. The president proposed collaboration with the Karabagh Minister of Health, Armen Khachadrian to identify the essential needs and accordingly set up a plan to assist towards the advancement of professionalism. This could be accomplished via educational opportunities, clinical training and by providing fundamental equipment and resources.
The Executive Committee of the Armenian American Medical Society of California (AAMSC) welcomes all new members and extends its gratitude to existing members for renewing their commitment to the organization.
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Second International Medical Congress Organizing Committee
