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NEWSLETTER
SYRIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY
S Y R I A N
A M E R I C A N
M E D I C A L
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
am writing to share with you on behalf of the board of directors the
latest developments and progress of the Syrian American Medical
Society (SAMS).
I would like to start by thanking the board of directors and the board
of governors and the 2010 convention committee and all those who
pitched in to help SAMS during this busy last year. SAMS activities have
accelerated indeed and we plan on maintaining this momentum well into
the future. I will list some of the achievements and initiatives currently in
progress:
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Convention: The 2010 Convention was a resounding
success due to the efforts of Dr. Ani and his committee. The
convention was well attended by SAMS’ members, medical stu-
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT Hassan Abbass, MD
[email protected]
PAST PRESIDENT
Naim Farhat, MD [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Nizar Zein, MD
[email protected] Hassan Abbass, MD, FACS
dents and Syrian officials and SAMS was able to raise more than $60,000 in donations to the
foundation through the leadership drive and from private donations. The donation recognition
levels are listed in this newsletter and I thank all of you who contributed to this drive. The level
of donations was a resounding vote of confidence in your society and we will make sure the funds
will be put to good use. Our medical and education reform suggestions have also been heard at
the highest level and we have been asked to formalize our suggestions into a “mini” reform convention. I have asked Dr. Mazen Daoud to preside over a dedicated reform committee that will
formally present our members medical and educational reform agenda during a 1-2 day meeting
on the sidelines of the 2011 Convention. Drs. Ayman Saleh and Tarek Kteleh will be co-chairing
the 2011 convention which will be held in Aleppo for the first time and the board has expressed
the ultimate trust in their ability to make this a very successful convention.
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New Programs: SAMS-New is no longer New! The group has been very active with
workshops and online courses in Damascus, Homs and Aleppo. This model is now being adopted to form other special interest/specialty groups. It is my pleasure to announce the formation of
SAMS-Thoracic under the leadership of Dr. Abdul Ghani Sankri-Tarbichi using the same model
and a SAMS-Oncologic group is currently in development. These groups will help coordinate
SAMS members’ specialty efforts especially during activities outside the scope of the annual convention. In my report last year, I mentioned our efforts to cooperate with NAAMA. It is now
my pleasure to report signing a historic alliance agreement with NAAMA and IMSA whereby we
will work together on sharing the membership renewal forms, holding a joint convention in the
US the first of which will take place in the fall of 2011 in Las Vegas, and cooperate on regional
medical and educational projects while maintaining our full independence of our board and
membership decisions.
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Existing Programs: The scholarship program under the leadership of Dr. Kteleh continues to thrive with 43 medical students and residents helped since its’ inception. The Pediatric
Ophthalmology fellowship sponsored by the Northeast chapter is now a reality with the first
fellowship planned for next summer. The Ohio chapter under the leadership of Dr. Saker was
successful in raising the funds necessary to help Medwish deliver a 40 Ft. container with more
than $1 million in medical equipment to charity hospitals in Syria. Syrian Ministry of Health
CPD credentialing was successful and will continue in parallel with our US CME credentialing
through the Cleveland clinic.
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TREASURER
Ayman Saleh , MD
[email protected]
Wadah Atassi, MD
[email protected] Fadi Bashour, MD
[email protected]
Basel Moussa, MD
[email protected]
Executive Coordinator Lucine Saleh, MBA [email protected]
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR
SAMS 2011 Annual
Medical Convention
Aleppo, Syria
July 4-7, 2011
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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Membership: Our membership ranks grew on the heels of the success of the convention last summer. We expect
further growth later this year with the oncoming biennial elections and the shared renewal forms with NAAMA. I urge you
all to renew your memberships promptly. If your membership is not current then you would not be able to run for office or
vote in the SAMS elections. Make your voice heard now!
Finally, I would like to remind you again to participate in your chapter and specialty group activities and reap the maximum benefits
from your membership. This is your volunteer society and I want you all to share in the pride of what we are achieving. Please do not
hesitate to contact me or any of the board members with your suggestions and look forward to see you all at the convention in Aleppo
this summer.
Hassan Abbass, MD, FACS
SAMS 2010 11th ANNUAL MEDICAL CONVENTION
SAMS 11th annual medical convention was held in Damascus, Syria July 4 to July 7th 2010. The convention was successful on both levels, academic and social.
had dinner at the Al Narinj restaurant in the old city of
Damascus to unwind from the intense work during the
convention. The leadership of the SAMS Northeast chapter
met
with Dr. Rida Said the Minister of Health to finalize the
On an academic level 170 physicians from the U.S. attended
details
of the Pediatric Opthalmology fellow program which
the convention. In addition 175 medical students and phywill start in July of 2010. The candidate was picked after
sicians from Syria attended the convention as well.
the interview process, and the plans are moving forward for
The convention started with the opening ceremony on July Dr. Mohammad Aladdin Rashwani to start an international
4th. Among the attendees was the Minister of health Dr. fellowship for one year in the USA. Upon his completion of
Rida Said, in addition to many other officials. The opening the fellowship he will be returning to Syria to work under the
ceremony started with the Syrian national anthem followed direction of BASMA organization, the Ministry of Health,
by a video presentation highlighting Syria landmarks. Dr.
and the Ministry of Higher Education.
Rida Said, Dr. Hassan Abbass and myself, Dr. Nasser Ani, The President, Dr. Bashar Al-Assad, and the First Lady,
spoke about the convention, SAMS achievements, the exchange of knowledge with our colleagues in Syria, and the Asma Al-Assad, met with some SAMS members, over a
casual dinner and discussed different topics, including the
medical charity SAMS is offering to the under privileged.
importance of education in Syria, the exchange of expertise
Following the opening ceremony the orthopedic and spine between local physician and SAMS members, and different
sessions started. The second day focused on oncological NGO’S and charities in Syria
conditions and treatment. The third day focus was cardiol- Finally, I encourage everybody to participate in future SAMS
ogy and pulmonary medicine. The fourth day presentation Conventions. Next year’s convention will be held in Aleppo
dealt with different subspecialties. The maximum CME was with the collaboration of the Ministry of Health and the
33 credits for attendees.
Ministry of Higher Education. I hope that all of you will
participate,
and save the date for the SAMS 12th annual
On the social level we had two major events. The GALA
was on July 5th, 2010 at the Sheraton hotel. About 460 medical convention.
attendees were present. This was a successful fundraising On a final note anyone who donates a minimum $100 to
event. The gala started with the “ARADA AL SHAMIE” the SAMS Foundation will receive a DVD of the gala dinner
followed by a jewelry show. Abou Al Kheir Jewelry organized and a CD with all the photos taken during the convention
a jewelry fashion show with top models from Lebanon as a token of appreciation. Please contact Lucine Saleh at:
that attracted the attention of all the attendees. The gala [email protected]
event was highlighted by the special entertainment of the NASSER ANI, MD
famous electric organ player Mr. Magdy Al Hussaini and the Chairman 2010 Convention
fabulous singing of Miss Reeda Boutros.
President SAMS N.E. Foundation
On the last day of the convention some members of SAMS
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THANKS TO THE GENEROUS DONATIONS OF THE
FOLLOWING THAT MADE A DIFFERENCE TO OUR
CAUSE.
Diamond Level: $10,000 and more
The Ghrewati Family to the SAMS NE Foundation for the Oncology fellowship.
Talal Al Zein to SAMS National Foundation
Nizar Al Asaad to SAMS National Foundation
St. Jude Medical to the Cardiac Team
Platinum: $2,000 and more
Abu Al Kheir Jewelry to sponsor our Gala in Damascus
DePuy Spine Company to the convention
St. Jude Medical to the Convention
SAMS Northeast Chapter
Hassan Abbass, MD
Firas Abu Koura, MD
Rami Akhrass, MD
Thabet Alsheikh, MD
Mazen Daoud, MD
Naim Farhat, MD
Tarek Kteleh, MD
Zaher Sahloul, MD
Ayman Saleh, MD
Gold Level: $1,000 and more
Fadi Bashour, MD
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Firas Saker, MD
Samer Siouffi, MD
Ghassan Zalzaleh, MD
Silver Level: $500 and more
Moustapha Abou Samra, MD
Bronze Level: $100 and more
Souhail Samaan, MD
We thank you !
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GALA HIGHLIGHTS
SAMS established a tradition of honoring special individuals who helped or had major
effects on SAMS mission. During the Gala at the 11th convention in Damascus, the
following distinguished honorees were presented with recognition awards:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Souheil Samaan
Dr. Simaan was head of the dept. of Surgery and one of the most popular professors at
Damascus Medical School for many years. He completed his training at Metrohealth Medical
Center in Cleveland, Ohio in 1967 and went on to complete a fellowship in oncologic surgery
at Sloan Memorial Kettering Cancer Center before his return to Syria. He is the Emeritus
Professor of Surgery at Damascus University and founder of the Syrian Society of Surgery
along with a long list of other achievements. Dr. Simaan gave a very well received speech at
the Gala promoting innovation in medicine and surgery.
Dr. Simaan after receiving his award
Distinguished Service Award: Dr. Zaher Sahloul
Dr. Sahloul has made a long term commitment to SAMS as a co-founder
of the society and founder of the Midwest chapter. He has also served as
previous conference chairman and CME coordinator and continues to serve
as the foundation president of the board. He has always demonstrated the
willingness and readiness to pitch in and help with SAMS’ activities. Dr. Sahloul receiving his award
Convention Chair Award: Dr. Ayman Saleh
For his dedication to ensuring the successful organization of the 2010
convention.
Dr. Saleh receiving his award
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CME Director Award: Dr. Elias Traboulsi
For his efforts on behalf of the Cleveland Clinic in ensuring the compliance
of SAMS Convention and lecturers with all the extensive CME requirements.
Dr. Traboulsi receiving his award
Special Innovation Award: Dr. Bassel Atassi
Dr. Atassi is the founder of the SAMS-New group. Along with his colleagues in the group they developed the telemedicine
program, the mentorship, online courses and the onsite courses that have helped hundreds of medical students already.
Dr. Tuzuc after receiving his award
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Dr. Licina after receiving his award
Friends of SAMS awards 2010:
E. Murat Tuzcu, MD, Joe Sam Robinson,
MD, Arthur Grigorian, MD, Aaron
Barth, MBA, Al Stubblefield, Michael
Licina, MD
For devoting and sacrificing their
vacations and family time in the pursuit
of promoting SAMS convention and
mission.
The Cardiac Team receiving their award
Appreciation Award:
2010 Cardiac Team, Thomas Ryan, Mary
Venezia and Tamela Reamer
For their dedication to the success of the
annual SAMS cardiac surgery and mission
team under the leadership of Dr. Rami
Akhrass.
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SAMS ANNUAL ELECTROPHYSILOGY TRAINING COURSE: 9 YEARS LATER
SAMS annual EP course remains very successful and very well attended. Our faculty team continues to grow. Ms.
Donna Cummings, RN, technical field engineer with Medtronic, has contributed vitally to the annual course for the
last 7 years. Last year we were joined by Dr. Eyman Mortada, a practicing electrophysiologist in the US, and this year
Mr. Ziad Dahr, technical field engineer with Medtronic, joined our team as its newest member.
For the last three years our faculty worked very hard to secure scholarships to the top performers in the annual course
final exam. Biotronik awarded Dr. Hesham Kassem a 5-day scholarship to the Netherlands in 2008. This year, the
following six scholarships will be awarded to the top three participants in 2009 and the top three in 2010. Two
3-month scholarship to the US sponsored by Medtronic, four 2-week scholarships to the US sponsored by St. Jude
Medical. All expenses are paid for by the sponsors.
Congratulations to the following top physicians for excelling in the field of electrophysiology :
1. Fares Hujier, MD, Cardiologist, AlBassel Heart Institute, Damascus
2. Majd Nassar, MD, Cardiologist, AlBassel Heart Institute, Damascus
3. Riad Maamo, MD, Cardiologist, Aleppo
4. Basem Baradie, MD, Cardiology Fellow, AlBassel Hospital, Aleppo
5. Akram Rustom, MD, Cardiology Fellow, AlBassel Heart Institute, Damascus
6. Ibrahim Shaar, MD, Cardiologist, AlAssad Hospital, Lattakia
Our annual training course, our faculty efforts and our colleague physicians’ outstanding performances along with the
tremendous support from AlBassel Heart Institue and the different sponsoring companies continue to prove that SAMS
activities is a realistic and a viable way to achieve a true transfer of new skills and to improve on existing ones.
Thabet Alsheikh, MD
Recipient of 1st BIV ICD implanted by
graduates of the EP course.
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Program faculty (left to right)
Eyman Mortada, Ziad Dahr, Donna
Cummings, Thabet Alsheikh
Attendees of this year’s training
course
SAMS OH CHAPTER NEWS
Join me to welcome the new SAMS-OH board members
President Firas Saker,MD,FAAP Attending Neonatologist
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Board members
CLEVELAND DISTRICT:
• Amir Alamir, MD
• Bana Anbari DDS, MSD
• Basem Haddad, MD
• Khaled Issa MD, FACP
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University
Consultant, Gastroenterology & Hepatology
• Mazhar Kilani, MD
• Fares Raslan MD
Clinical assistant professor in anesthesiology Case Western Reserve University
COLUMBUS DISTRICT:
• Bashar Hachwa, MD
SAMS OH Chapter board members
TOLEDO DISTRICT:
• Moustafa Aouthmany, MD
THE DEAN’S RECEPTION: SAMS Ohio members were delighted to hear from the Dean of Damascus
University school of Medicine (Dr. Saleh Daoud) about the past, present
and future of the Damascus University school of Medicine, and the
important role that SAMS can play to promote education and the quality
of health in Syria.
Dr. Saleh Daoud
SAMS OH CHAPTER ANNUAL DINNER
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- Dr. Lee Ponsky, founder of MedWish International, was the key note speaker of SAMS-OH annual dinner on October
29th, 2010. The Syrian American Medical Society presented Medwish International with a check of $10,000 in support
of their humanitarian role in the third world countries. Congressman Kucinich also emphasized the important role that
SAMS plays to promote health care in Syria. Members of the ACLU were also present in support of the event
Congressman Kucinich during MedWish Event
Dr. Lee Ponsky receiving donation check
Chris Link, Executive Director ACLU
Firas Saker, MD, FAAP
President SAMS OH chapter
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SAMS-NORTHEAST CHAPTER
Since its inception in 2007, SAMS-NE has made a wide stride toward
achieving its goals, and helping our community in Syria, and in the
USA.
Over the past three years, a scholarship of $ 14,000 was granted to
four Syrian medical students to help them cover the cost of traveling
while seeking a post-graduate residency position in the USA.
On a different venue, the charitable event that the SAMS-NE, in
collaboration with NY chapter of the Arab American Association that
hosted Bab Al Hara cast members and took place early this year raised
$ 10,000. The proceeds of the event were donated to The Light &
Flowers Association to buy medical equipment for kids with cerebral
palsy in Syria.
On an educational level, I am very excited to report that the SAMS-NE
sponsorship of a new fellowship program in pediatric ophthalmology
is a reality now. The candidate, who is a Syrian ophthalmologist, is
already selected to start the training program at the University of
Tennessee in the near future, with all the expenses, and fringe benefits
being fully funded by SAMS-NE foundation. Following the training,
the candidate will return to Syria to treat sick children and train other
ophthalmologists under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, and
BASMA organization. Our next step is a sponsorship of an oncology
fellow for 2011. The funds for such a fellowship in the amount of $
25,000 are already secured.
On a social level, SAMS-NE Auxiliary conducts 10 “Cup of Tea”
events every year. The proceeds of these events go to the SAMSNE Foundation
As part of our continuing education the SAMS-NE hosts three
lectures every year in an effort to cultivate medical knowledge in our
community, the latest lecture was in August of this year by Dr. Lama
Al Aswad who gave a power point presentation with video-assisted
demonstration about the common diseases of the eye.
A Laser ophthalmic equipment was purchased by the SAMS-NE
foundation in the amount of $22,300 for the Assaf Foundation in
Syria to treat needy patients suffering from eye diseases. That fund
was raised during our Gala event in November 2009.
Recently, the website www.samsne.org was revamped to facilitate
tracking our rapid growing activities and make grant and
fellowship applications accessible to everyone. The new web site
will soon incorporate popular social media sections, in particular,
“Face book” and “linkedin”.
On a personal note, I would like to thank Dr. Nasser Ani for his
role in leading the successful charity events for the foundation,
Mrs.Rima Hashim the past auxiliary president, Dr Samar
Shami the present auxiliary president for playing a vital role in
our organization, as well as Dr. Samer Farah, and Dr. Lama Al
Aswad who were the driving force behind arranging the pediatric
ophthalmology fellowship program.
Shafik Hashim, MD
President, SAMS-NE Chapter
Board member SAMS-NE Foundation
SAMS-MIDWEST CHAPTER
During the last several months, many events took place in the
Midwest Chapter. A Charity FUNdraising night, “Oriental Night”
was a success, with more than 200 people in the attendance and more
than $50,000 in the box, went for the renovation of the Deaf & Mute
Society building in Damascus, as well as buying new hearing aids
to its students. The food was Turkish, and the clothes were folkloric
“Arabic “.
As soon as the spring was around, we insist to have our share in the
health fair for underserved areas in Chicago Land initiated by IMAN
charitable organization. Later that month, we have our annual picnic
and the election for a new board.
In August, the chapter had its annual Residents dinner, where
introduction about SAMS and its mission was done and new faces
were invited to share the responsibility and the fun!.
The chapter has invited the Dean of Damascus University Medical
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School, Prof. Dr. Saleh Daoud, to speak to the members about
the situation of the medical education in Syria and the role SAMS
members could/should play in the matter. The event took place in the
lake Michigan Odyssey Cruise ship on 10/10/10.
Every year the chapter host a residency applicants’ interview
workshop, this year is a little different. Not only did we select the
presenters to be members in residency selecting committees in their
respected hospitals, but we are going to broadcast the workshop live
to 10 centers in the U.S and 5 in Syria as well, with the help of our
friends in SAMS NEW group.
That was the summary, and you could find the details on our web site
www.samsmed.org
Ghassan Zalzaleh, MD
Midwest chapter President
SAMS-NEW GROUP
SAMS-NEW, Syrian American Medical Society-North American Educational Web, is a group of young generation of SAMS physicians
who are actively doing online based projects conducted to Syria throughout the year. The group was formed in mid of 2009. The general goals of SAMS-NEW group are
1. Enhance medical education among medical students and residents in Syria through practical online activities.
2. Enhance the quality and accessibility of health care services in Syria through education, partnership and volunteerism.
3. Build relationship with medical societies and other official non-governmental organizations and individuals who have similar
purposes of the group in the USA, Syria and other countries.
4. Participate in other SAMS activities.
The first year ended with a lot of successful stories, the main projects were Online courses, Online library and Online mentorship.
Summary of the first year achievements:
-First SAMS-NEW National meeting in Chicago in May 29 2010: attended by more than 70 Syrian physicians between residents,
fellows, specialists as well as the presence and support of SAMS Midwest Chapter board members. The meeting celebrated the first year
achievement and discussed the current and future plans.
-Online Courses: More than 45 interactive online lectures were conducted to 4 terminals
in Syria , specifically to medical students in Damascus , Aleppo , Homs and Alkalamoon
university in D’er Atieh. The Online courses committee is working currently on the next
courses semester, this year Latakia joined the courses. For more details please see the online
courses webpage.
-Online library: provides educational help and research modalities to students and trainees
in Syrian different medical schools. More than 100 articles were delivered to Syria upon an
online request from the medical students. This project is currently on hold due to logistic
issues.
-Online mentorship: provide all Syrian physicians in training (i.e. students, residents, and fellows) with career choice advice, patientcare advice, medical education counsel, and to mentor Syrian medical students and residents interested in obtaining a higher education
in the United States and Canada
-AJM (Avicenna Journal of Medicine): the group is working to establish the first world class medical journal presented from Syrian
American physicians to the health care providers in Syria . The group has already assigned experienced personals to form the Editorial
board and organize the journal framework. The journal will contain different sections including guidelines section, original articles,
review articles and research section. The group is anticipating releasing the first volume within the next three months. -On-Site courses: This program will provide clinical educational opportunities for trainee in Syrian universities, through direct physical interaction with American trained Syrian physicians. The group is currently in contact with Damascus university administration to
discuss the eligibility and logistics of the project.
For more information about the group and the different projects, visit www.samsnew.org
Bassel Atassi, MD
SAMS-NEW member
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OVERVIEW OF SAMS PROGRAMS
The SAMS Scholarship Program is pleased
to announce that it started its 4th yearly cycle
October of 2010. The program started 4 years
ago with more than $70,000 raised and 28
interest free loans delivered in addition to other
12 loans delivered this year in October which
brings up the number of loans awarded to 40.
The loans range from $2,500-$5,000 and are
given to the needy Syrian graduates who are
applying to the medical residency to help them
through this long and expensive process. The
program is sustained through the payback of the
loans by the recipients within a year and a half
of starting their residency and by the generous
donations from the Syrian American physician
community members.
Therefore, we urge you to support the program
through your tax deductible donations which
help those needy Syrian physicians who are
going through the same challenge you went
through many years ago. You might remember
those challenges and the appreciation you had to
those who provided you with any help every step
during that long and tough road. When you
donate to such a noble cause, you are not only
helping needy young brothers, but also investing
your donations in making a great American
physician from Syrian decent who in his/her
turn will make a huge fortune to his family
and to our society. This organized effort should
materialize to more loyal members in the future
who are excited to help in their turn their junior
Syrian fellows. The more donations we obtain
the larger loans we can provide. Please remember
the program and those needy young colleagues
with your donations.
The SAMS Observership Program has also been
running for the third year and it had more than
150 applications from Syrian medical students
and graduates, most of them got accommodated
for rotations in US hospitals and clinics through
the program. The goal of the observership
program is to academically help those applicants
to strengthen their credentials in order for them
to be competitive in the search for residency
positions. This kind of rotations are becoming
more difficult to get and therefore, this program
was a resort to many Syrian graduates to find
a rotation in US hospitals in order to improve
their English, medical terms, CV as well as to
get American letters of recommendation and
American experience which all help their chances
in getting medical residency in the US. Please
participate in this program by being willing to
accommodate some of those applicants to rotate
in your clinic or hospital.
Eventually, I would like to thank those who were
of great support to both programs and recognize
them in this newsletter. I would also like to
thank those who were great supporters but were
not mentioned here. The scholarship program:
Dr. Nizar Elkhalili, Abdulfatah Elshaar, Nasser
Ani, Thabet Alsheikh, Zaher Sahloul, Naim
Farhat, Hassan Abbass, Imad Khadra, Elie
Azrak, Ayman Khiami, Ayman Saleh, Abdul
Amine & Bassel Moussa.
The observership program: Dr. Muhammad
Bakleh, Ahmad Agha, Hassan Alzein, Suhail
Khadra, Maher Tabbaa, Ziad Ani, Wadah Atassi,
Osama Alaasar, Rami Akhras, Osama Qubaia,
Mounzer Kassab, Aref Kali, Ahmad Batrash,
Maher Adi, Aoni Zeibo, Mohammad Ajjan,
Moustafa Outhmani, Rami Doukky, and Naim
Alkhouri
Tarek Kteleh, MD
SAMS scholarship committee chair
SAMS 2011 ANNUAL MEDICAL CONVENTION
Dear Colleagues:
We are greatly honored to be appointed to the positions of Co-Chairmen of SAMS 12th Annual Medical Convention, 2011. As we prepare
for the upcoming months, we feel great pride at the thought of working closely with all of you during this extremely important time. Together
and with your help we can achieve our mission and lead hopefully to a successful convention in Aleppo, Syria July 4th-7th, 2011.
The committee that will be working with you
this year is:
Convention Co-Chairman: Ayman Saleh, MD.
Convention Co- Chairman: Tarek Kteleh, MD
CME Coordinator: Maher Adi, MD
Convention Committee Members:
Elie Azrak, MD
Amir Habra, MD
Jaber Monla-Hassan, MD
Wael Kouli, MD
Firas Saker, MD
Maan Fares, MD
Executive Coordinator: Lucine Saleh, MBA
As with previous years, Cleveland Clinic will be our
Continuing Medical Education (CME) sponsor, on
our upcoming 12th annual medical convention 2011.
This year’s convention theme will be “Frontiers of
Medicine: Bridging Healthcare between USA &
Syria”. The specialties that will be covered are:
• Oncology & Hematology
• Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
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Visit SAMS website at www.sams-usa.net and
download the registration form.
Furthermore, we are planning to have more
(ENT, Plastic, Urology, Vascular, etc)
social activities, events and site tours during this
• Neurology & Neurosurgery
upcoming convention to accommodate the greater
• Internal Medicine and subspecialties
need and requests from our members and to make
(Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Nephrology , GI)
the experience more rewarding and memorable.
• Pediatrics & OB-GYN
• Other Specialties (Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Further details will follow.
• Pulmonary, Critical care and Sleep Medicine
• General Surgery and subspecialties
Psychiatry)
• Dental
Under the instruction of globally renowned
faculty, the educational program utilizes lectures
and hands-on workshops to present the most
current controversies, emerging technology, and
latest surgical techniques in the management of
surgical conditions. Additionally the convention
includes round table discussion and debate on the
management of challenging medical conditions.
We urge all of you who are interested in attending
this coming annual medical convention to register
for the convention.
Lucine Saleh, SAMS National Executive
Coordinator will be more than happy to
help if you have any question. Email address:
[email protected]
We are looking forward to your active
participation, and meeting all of you in Aleppo,
Syria.
Sincerely yours,
Ayman Saleh, MD.
Tarek Kteleh, MD.
Convention Co-Chairman
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$50
$ __________
$ __________
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Practicing
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$25
$100
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