March 27, 2025
Dear members and friends of PAMA, On behalf of the interim Board of Directors, I would like to wish you all: Happy Nowruz, a prosperous
March 27, 2025
PAMA is formed to support Iranian physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, allied health care workers, and other biomedical scientists.
The Persian American Medical Association (PAMA) is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual Virtual Conference, scheduled for September 13-14, 2025.This event aims to bring together healthcare professionals of Persian descent to discuss advancements in medical science, share research findings, and foster collaboration within our community.
Call for Abstracts
We invite physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, allied healthcare workers, and biomedical scientists to submit abstracts for presentation at the conference. Submissions should align with the following categories:
1. Clinical Research: Original investigations that contribute to medical knowledge and patient care.
2. Basic Science Research: Studies that enhance understanding of fundamental biological processes.
3. Public Health: Projects focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and health policy.
4. Case Reports: Detailed presentations of unique or rare clinical cases.
5. Medical Education: Innovations and research in teaching methodologies and educational outcomes.
Deadline: August 1st, 2025
Acceptance notification will be sent by August 30th, 2025
Submission Guidelines
• Abstract Length: Maximum of 300 words.
• Format: Include title, authors, affiliations, background, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Submission Portal: Please submit your abstracts through info@pama.ngo
Review Process
All submissions will undergo peer review based on scientific merit, originality, and relevance to the conference themes. Accepted abstracts will be selected for oral presentations during the virtual conference.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three presentations.
We look forward to your valuable contributions and to advancing healthcare within the Persian American community.
Dear members and friends of PAMA, On behalf of the interim Board of Directors, I would like to wish you all: Happy Nowruz, a prosperous
Dear members and friends of PAMA, We at PAMA are heartbroken and devastated about the recent fire outbreak that has happened in Los Angeles, destroying
Dear members and friends of PAMA, Greetings. I hope this message finds you well and healthy. At the end of December 2024, and on behalf
PAMA is a nonprofit, apolitical, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, secular, non-racial, non-religious, gender neutral, humanitarian, educational, scientific, and cultural organization sustained by the extraordinary contribution of compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated volunteers. (EIN Tax-ID#: 92-1533729)
November 3, 2024
To: The Persian American Medical Association (PAMA);
As part of the humanitarian mission of PAMA, again this year from September 21 to September 28, we on behalf of AHPBA (Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association) together with the World Surgical Foundation and the Persian American Medical Association (PAMA) took another humanitarian trip to San Pedro Sula in Honduras. This year, we worked in 2 different hospitals, Catarina Rivas, which is the second largest hospital in the country, and the Leonardo hospital. Our main job in Catarina Rivas was mainly educationally performing complicated surgeries. We did several HPB surgeries including Whipple procedure and liver resections, which were perceived enthusiastically by many oncology surgeons. We did 190 surgeries, including 11 neurosurgical procedures, 28 complicated pediatric surgeries, 6 plastic surgeries, 8 HPB surgeries, 92 gallbladder & hernia operations, assisted to 44 pediatric surgeries, and 1 endocrine surgery. Our group included 5 general surgeons, 2 pediatric surgeons, 2 plastic surgeons, 1 neurosurgeon, 2 HPB surgeons, 1 dentist, 3 residents, 4 PA’s, 5 medical students, 2 nurses, 2 anesthesiologists and 6 ancillary personnel. From Shreveport, 2 HPB & endocrine surgeons were present, and one PA from our center attended the trip.
From PAMA, Dr. Hosein Shokouh-Amiri and Dr. Solomon Shokouh-Amiri (dentist) were representing PAMA. Dr. Solomon Shokouh-Amiri started the Dental Mission Group this year. All and any PAMA members(s) are truly encouraged and are welcome to join us as you will definitely enrich our humanitarian trips to the under privileged countries. If you are interested in joining PAMA’s humanitarian mission, please contact me at: hshokouhamiri@pama.ngo
Few pictures from our participants, Whipple procedures, removal of a giant pheochromocytoma, large renal cell carcinoma among other procedures are included. Most of the cholecystectomies were performed laparoscopically. My hospital donated a Book Walter and many surgical instruments. The World Surgical Foundation has donated 4 laparoscopic towers among other donations. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, Hosein Shokouh-Amiri, M.D., FACS, FICS, TACC
Interim President of PAMA
Clinical Professor of Surgery
Director, Liver Transplant at WK/John C. McDonald Regional Transplant Center
Co-Director, WK/John C. McDonald Regional Transplant Center
The Mentorship Committee of the Persian American Medical Association (PAMA) is dedicated to fostering the professional and personal growth of Persian American medical students, residents, and early-career physicians. Our mission is to create a supportive network that facilitates guidance, career development, and leadership opportunities within the medical field. Through mentorship, we aim to bridge the gap between generations of physicians, providing valuable insights into medical education, clinical practice, research, and professional advancement. By connecting mentees with experienced physicians and surgeons, we strive to empower the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in their careers. We welcome all Persian American medical professionals to join us in this effort—whether as mentors or mentees—to build a stronger, more connected community dedicated to excellence in medicine. Together, we can inspire and support one another in achieving success while upholding the values of dedication, integrity, and service. For more information or to get involved, please contact info@pama.ngo
PAMA is guided by the belief that all human beings should be treated equally and have access to basic healthcare and human rights.
We believe that through scientific, educational, cultural, and humanitarian, programs, we can provide a platform for Iranian medical professionals to advocate for healthcare and human rights for all.
Professionalism and Respect
Compassion and service
Diversity and Inclusion
Unity and solidarity
The PERSIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (“PAMA”) was formed to address a need for cohesive action on the part of physicians (allopathic and osteopathic), dentists and other medical scientists, of Iranian origin (as hereafter defined), residing in the north America (the “United States and Canada”).
The PAMA was also formed to maintain the identity of this group of people, to provide a forum for scientific, educational, cultural, and charitable interaction amongst its members and Iran. The term “Iranian Origin” is used throughout the Bylaws in an ethnic sense regardless of birthplace and is meant exclusively to pertain to those whose ancestry, in whole or in part derives from Iran
