The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Foundation is a global medical relief organization that is working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria, in neighboring countries, and beyond to save lives and alleviate suffering. SAMS proudly provides medical care and treatment to every patient in need.

OUR IMPACT

  • MEDICAL SERVICES

    22.3

    MIL

  • PATIENT ENCOUNTERS

    13.1

    MIL

  • MEDICAL FACILITIES

    53

  • MEDICAL WORKERS

    15659

  • MEDICAL MISSIONS

    105

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SAMS 12th National Conference

MI 300 Town Center Dr Dearborn, MI 48126 09/01/2023 - 09/03/2023 LEARN MORE

SAMS Midwest 16th Annual Gala

IL 6100 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018 10/28/2023 - 10/28/2023 LEARN MORE
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STORIES FROM THE FIELD

STORIES FROM THE FIELD

Ten-year-old Maysa was transferred to the SAMS-supported Idlib Central Hospital, suffering from a painful cyst in her chest. After undergoing the necessary tests and X-rays, Maysa was admitted to the OR for surgery.

Mayssa began having health problems a year ago. She was suffering from... READ MORE

70-year-old Nadim was admitted to Al-Amal Hospital in Darat Azza, one of three SAMS hospitals designated for managing and treating severe cases of COVID-19. His condition quickly deteriorated given his underlying condition and advanced age.

The hospital’s medical staff worked quickly... READ MORE

Askaria is a Syrian refugee living in the Beka’a Valley, Lebanon. She volunteered with SAMS as a peer educator, seekING to promote awareness about COVID-19 in refugee settlements across Lebanon. The project was funded by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. Even as a mother of five... READ MORE

Our psychosocial support (PSS) team in northwest Syria conducts frequent visits to IDP camps. One of our beneficiaries was 9-year-old Ghufran and her brother Mohamed who reside in an informal settlement. They were forced to flee their home in the southern countryside of Aleppo due to... READ MORE

Sabah is a Syrian refugee from Dara’a who fled to Jordan in 2013 after her house was completely destroyed in an airstrike. “I was suffering from blurry vision and white mucus in my eye. I didn’t know what it was. So, when I learned about the SAMS Mission through Facebook, my son... READ MORE

Ten hours after giving birth to their son Ahmed at SAMS-supported Maternity & Children's Hospital in Al-Atareb, the family rushed back to the facility because they noticed the yellowing of their baby's skin and eyes. Upon their arrival to the hospital, our medical staff immediately conducted... READ MORE

During our medical mission to Jordan in April 2018, New Jersey-based doctors Fares and Salem Samra met three-month-old Iyas. Iyas, who was born with a cleft lip, underwent surgery to correct this congenital condition. After a successful hour long procedure, we reunited the tiny patient with... READ MORE

Dia, 6, was one of our young patients in East Ghouta. Dia was injured in an airstrike attack on his home in the besieged area. Sadly, his mother was killed in the attack, and his sister was badly wounded. Dia suffered a spinal cord injury that paralyzed his lower limbs. He continues to... READ MORE

A pregnant patient arrived at a SAMS-supported medical center in Daraa, experiencing early labor. SAMS medical workers responded immediately, performing tests that revealed that she was expecting triplets. She received an emergency c-section, and we're happy to report that she now has three... READ MORE

Five-month-old Rukaya came to a SAMS-supported hospital in Idlib in critical condition. After performing several tests, doctors diagnosed her with pneumonia. They acted immediately, opening up her airways and providing oxygen, keeping her under close observation. Rukaya was admitted to the... READ MORE

IN THE NEWS

Blog
September 10, 2023
SAMS Scholarship Program 2023-2024 Application
caroline.philhower

Dear Residency Applicants, On behalf of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), we would like to announce that we are accepting applicants for the SAMS scholarship program for this year. SAMS scholarship program offers monetary loans to selected applicants in order to assist them in taking care of their financial...

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Reports
August 1, 2023
Annual Research Report – 2022

This report aims to highlight the incremental developments in SAMS’ research activities during 2022, notably since the creation of a dedicated Research and Development Department under the Foundation. This department aims to strengthen SAMS’ organizational capacity to conduct primary research and build essential partnerships. The establishment of this department is...

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Press Release
July 10, 2023
The Mediterranean Migrant Crisis: A Call for Immediate Action
caroline.philhower

The Mediterranean migrant crisis continues to escalate, with recent shipwrecks serving as tragic reminders of the urgent need for immediate action. According to the International Organization for Migration, nearly 2,000 migrants have lost their lives this year alone while attempting to reach Europe by sea. In a single devastating incident...

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FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

94 cents of every dollar donated went directly into our relief programs in 2022 (preliminary data).

  • Programs: 94%
  • Fundraising: 3%
  • Admin: 3%