The Japanese Medical Society of America (JMSA) seeks to support Japanese community programs that provide medical, psychological and social support through grants given through the JMSA Community Outreach Program (JCOP). Organizations that provide medical, psychological and/or social support which contributes…
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JMSA Mentorship: Kanazawa Medical University student Mirai Omote with Dr. Satoko Kanahara
In 2022, JMSA student representatives created a mentorship program to connect predmedical students, medical students, and residents of Japanese and Japanese-American backgrounds with JMSA physicians from various specialties. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or mentee, pelase email…
JMSA host its 2nd Benefactors Appreciation Evening
On Friday, April 26th, JMSA hosted its 2nd Benefactors Appreciation Evening at the Yale Club in NYC. The evening brought together over 50 guests, comprised of Benefactors, JMSA members and Board and friends. The goal of the event was for…
JMSA marches in the Japan Parade on Saturday May 11, 2024
JMSA marched in the annual Japan Day Parade for the second year and it was a splendid day forJMSA! We were excited to have over 30 people participating, ranging from board members,members and their family and friends. We were fortunate…
The JMSA Kids Life Science forum resumes once again since the pandemic
The Japanese Medical Society of America, (JMSA) hosted the Kids Life Science forum on Sunday April 28th with the support of the JAA NY. The event was a part of the JAA Sakura Health Fair and took place at the…
JMSA hosts a successful wine and cheese party and helps raise funds for the Noto Earthquake disaster relief!
On 3/1/24, JMSA hosted a wine and cheese party at the Apple Ophthalmology office of Dr. Kichiemon Asoma and Dr. Naomi Hayashi, JMSA board members. The event was successful with over 50 people attending. Attendees included JMSA board members, members,…
Noto Earthquake Relief Fund 2024
Dear JMSA Members and friends, JMSA would like to help raise funds to support the Noto Earthquake Relief Fund 2024. Please donate to the JMSA Noto Earthquake Relief fund. All donations will be sent to the NY Japanese American Lions club fund on behalf of JMSA. 100% of…
Dear JMSA Member and Friends:
Please join us for our spring wine and cheese on Friday March 1st, 2024. The evening will be a great way to connect with JMSA members. We welcome those interested in JMSA to learn more about our organization. We will be collecting donations to aid the NY Japanese…
7th New York Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Scholarship 2024:
Dear Applicants for the 7th New York Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Scholarship 2024: This scholarship is designed to support budding life scientists from Japan who are pursuing a research career in the US. The New York Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Society, Inc. (HNMS) was established in…
The Tohoku Resident Education Program resumes once again after the Pandemic
During the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake of 2011, I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Satomi, the medical director of Tohoku University Hospital, during my voluntary trip to Miyagi a week after the disaster. His vision from then was…