American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
17W300 22nd Street, Suite 300A
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
phone: (630)530-2277
fax: (630)530-2475
www.aapiusa.org
With 9,000 members, the AAPI is one of the largest ethnic medical organizations in the U.S. It publishes the AAPI Journal, hosts an annual convention, and provides its members with opportunities for continuing education in both India and the U.S. The Association maintains a full-time legislative office in Washington, D.C., and sponsors a medical student exchange program with the Indian Ministry of Health. AAPI also finances a charitable foundation that maintains free clinics in India and the U.S., provides scholarships, and supports relief efforts for disaster victims.
Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies
Medical Staff Services
c/o Chinese Hospital
845 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
phone: (415) 677-2480
fax: (415) 677-2439
www.fcmsdocs.org
Comprised of several smaller societies, the FCMS promotes the health of Chinese communities in North America, advancing medical knowledge and education with emphasis on aspects related to the Chinese. Member organizations can be found on the FCMS web site, along with conference papers and other health resources.
Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons, Inc.
915 Broadway, Suite 1105
New York, NY 10010
phone: (212) 777-3642
fax: (212) 505-7984
www.users.interport.net/~icps
Founded in 1979, the ICPS is a member organization for Hispanic physicians that assists the Hispanic community through such initiatives as "Immunize our Children" and an early intervention program for people at risk for HIV infection. The college provides educational and leadership opportunities for Hispanic physicians, offers a mentorship program for Latino medical students, and sponsors programs that encourage Hispanic high school students to pursue careers in health care. Publications include Medico Inter-americano, a monthly Spanish-language journal, and the Medico de Familia, a monthly patient information magazine.
Islamic Medical Association of North America
950 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
phone: (630) 852-2122
fax: (630) 435-1429
www.imana.org
Unified by religion rather than ethnicity, IMANA promotes professional and social support by strengthening the practice of Islam. It sponsors an annual conference and continuing education, including opportunities to learn about Islamic medicine. The web site allows e-mail questions to their Ethics Committee.
Japanese Medical Society of America
345 E. 37th Street, Suite 203
New York, NY 10016
phone: (212) 867-5700
www.japanesemedicalsociety.org
The Society administers scholarships and a referral network. It also publishes a quarterly newsletter.
National Arab American Medical Association
1025 East Maple, Suite 210
Birmingham, MI 48009
phone: (248) 646-3661
fax: (248) 646-0617
www.naama.com
An educational and charitable organization of medical professionals of Arab descent, NAAMA sponsors national and international conferences, continuing education, and two publications, Al Hakeem and NAAMA News. The Association's foundation funds medical assistance for needy Arabs in North America, educational exchanges, scholarships for students of Arab descent in the U.S. and Canada, research grants, and emergency medical aid in the Arab world.
For information about additional immigrant medical organizations, please see the American Medical Association's web page at www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/printcat/1531.html.
