Think Global Health: Syrian Doctors Fight Infant Blindness After War
Every month, ophthalmologist Ahmad Alsyed Ali sees at least one child teetering on the edge of blindness. As much as...
Syrian American Medical Society Foundation
Every month, ophthalmologist Ahmad Alsyed Ali sees at least one child teetering on the edge of blindness. As much as...
SAMS Announces Leadership Transition of Foundation Board The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is pleased to announce the election of...
Across Syria and the region, communities are rebuilding, strengthening healthcare systems, responding to urgent needs, and expanding access to essential services. With your continued support, these efforts are creating lasting, meaningful impact. This April, SAMS’ newsletter highlights progress, resilience, and our shared commitment to advancing healthcare and humanitarian service for...
For more than two decades, physicians of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) have stood at the frontlines of humanitarian medicine delivering life-saving care in places where conflict, displacement, and devastation have made healing extraordinarily difficult. Founded and led by doctors of Syrian descent, SAMS is driven by a shared...
This past Ramadan, we were proud to share a meaningful milestone made possible by your generosity. Through SAMS’ participation in the 2026 For Mama Challenge, an initiative led by Every Pregnancy, a global Muslim-led movement dedicated to advancing maternal and newborn health, over $91 million was raised in just 30...
Thank you for your generosity this Ramadan. Because of you, children are hearing for the first time, mothers are giving birth safely, and cancer patients are finding care and hope when they need it most. SAMS supports services just like these in over 65+ health centers in Syria and beyond....
Every afternoon in Zaatari Refugee Camp, the sports hall fills with the sharp rhythm of feet striking mats. Among the athletes training there, one young Taekwondo fighter stands out. Rua’a moves quickly and precisely, her black belt tied tightly around her waist. She has trained for years to reach this...
On the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I extend my warmest wishes to all members, partners, and supporters of the Syrian American Medical Society around the world. Eid is a time of gratitude, compassion, and renewed hope—a moment that reminds us of the values that unite us: service to others,...
The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) has been reviewed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) and awarded Provisional Accreditation for two years as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. Accreditation in the ACCME System seeks to assure the medical community and the public that...
Wishing you a blessed and joyous Eid SAMS wishes you and your loved ones a very blessed and joyous Eid Al-Fitr! Throughout Ramadan, thanks to your support, SAMS has been able to deliver lifesaving healthcare and bring hope to families facing immense hardship. Because of your generosity: Children will receive...
Give Your Zakat Before Ramadan Ends As Ramadan comes to a close, your Zakat can help restore health and renew hope for families facing unimaginable hardship. Yaman’s story shows just how powerful your compassion can be in these blessed days. For six years, Yaman struggled to breathe because of congenital...