President's Message:
Garni Barkhoudarian, MD, FAANS

As Dr. Barkhoudarian starts off his second term as AAMS board member and his second year as president, he reflects on some of the organization's recent accomplishments and gives us a preview of what's in store.
2023 General Assembly
This year's General Assembly elected the new AAMS Executive Committee for the 2023 – 2024 year.
Mentorship Day Paves Road for Future Healthcare Professionals
Carine Tamamian accepts a certificate from Raffi Tachdjian, MD, FAAAAI, event chair, at this year's AAMS Mentorship Day. Carine is a former AAMS mentee who is now a mentor.
AAMS Shows Members Our Appreciation with Valentine's Celebration
The AAMS pulled out all the stops this year for a memorable Valentine's Celebration. Learn who received Cupid's Couples and Supportive Sweethearts honors.
AAMS Continued Commitment to Community Health with 11th Annual Glendale Health Festival
For the 11th year, the AAMS collaborated with local organizations to provide free health care services to Glendale and the surrounding communities.
Meet Our 2022 Scholarship Recipients
AAMS Armenia-Based Scholarships
AAMS US-Based Scholarships
AAMS Surpasses 500 CME Credits at the 9th Annual CME/CDE Spring Symposium

Professional development is an important part of AAMS' mission. We couldn't accomplish this without the valuable participation of our CME/CDE speakers.
The RX Lounge Party Delivers a Mega Dose of Fun
The RX Lounge Party was an opportunity for members to unwind and have a good time with their colleagues.
Members Hit the Jackpot with the 18th Annual Viva Las Vegas Getaway Weekend

AAMS members gathered at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas for last year's Getaway Weekend. Not only did they receive valuable continuing education, but they also had some Vegas-sized fun.
The AAMS Thanks Our Past Year's "Your Health" Guest Panelists

There are many healthcare professionals who help the AAMS educate our community. We offer our sincere appreciation for their support.
With Appreciation for Our CME/CDE Speakers for Sharing Your Expertise

Professional development is an important part of AAMS' mission. We couldn't accomplish this without the valuable participation of our CME/CDE speakers.
The AAMS Mourns the Loss of Co-founder Dr. John Momjian
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, uncle, friend, and colleague, Dr. John Hadje Momjian. He passed away on March 6, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Meet our Newest AAMS Members!
Alen Voskanian, MD, MBA, FAAHPM, Tapped to Lead Cedar Sinai Medical Network
After an extensive national search, Cedars-Sinai Medical Network appointed Alen Voskanian, MD, MBA, FAAHPM, to the position of vice president and chief operating officer of Cedars-Sinai Medical Network. Dr. Voskanian is a member of the AAMS and has participated in our CME/CDE program as a lecturer.
Dr. Ani Shabazian, AAMS Member, Publishes Book on Early Childhood Education

Congratulations to AAMS member Ani Shabazian, EdM, PhD, for the publication of the book, Foundations of Early Childhood — Teaching Children in a Diverse Society. Ani co-authored the book with Janet Gonzalez-Mena.
AAMS Member Katia Tavitian Karageuzian, PharmD, Recipient of the 2023 Literary Titan Gold Book Award

The AAMS congratulates Katia on the success of her new book, Forbidden Homeland, which earned her the Literary Titan Gold Book Award. The Literary Titan is an organization of professional editors, writers, and professors that have a passion for the written word, recognizing books that deserve extraordinary praise.
AAMS Members Honored by Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America

AAMS President Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian and members Dr. Maral Anjargolian and Dr. Vachik Shahnazarian were recognized at Christmas Ball.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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Medical Office for Lease
Office for lease 3 days a week — Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The address is:

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1030 S. Glendale Ave., Suite 507
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Interested in Mentoring? Find Out How!
The Armenian American Medical Society Mentorship Program gives young Armenian medical students, residents, and fellows access to a broad spectrum of Armenian physicians and healthcare practitioners who provide valuable guidance and advice throughout their training and as they choose their medical specialty.

If you are interested in fostering the development of our next generation of healthcare professionals, we encourage you to become a mentor. For more information or to become a mentor, please contact Hasmik Keyribarian.
The AAMS Offers Free Classified Ads
As an AAMS member, you have the opportunity to place practice-related classified ads that we will feature on our website. Are you looking for employees? Do you have office space to lease? The AAMS wants to support your practice with this service, free of charge.

Please send your ad information to Hasmik Keyibarian.