Dr. Okochi joined JMSA as a member in the Spring of 2024. We are very excited to spotlight Dr. Okochi who writes about his path to becoming a pediatric surgeon and what motivates him to join JMSA as a member. Dr. Okochi…
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Join the JMSA Resident Group!
Dear JMSA members, We are very excited to announce the new JMSA Resident Group for resident physician members. We seek to create a supportive community for resident physicians as they advance through their residency journey and empower resident physicians with resources. Resident…
JMSA hosts a memorable and successful 52nd Annual Dinner at the Metropolitan Club
Written by Dr. Kichiemon Asoma, Co-Chair of the Annual Dinner On Friday September 13th, 2024, JMSA hosted its 52nd Annual Dinner at the Metropolitan Club. Over 240 guests attended the memorable dinner with the theme of “Connecting, Serving, and Moving…
JMSA is now accepting JCOP 2024 applications!
The Japanese Medical Society of America (JMSA) seeks to support Japanese community programs that provide medical, psychological and social support through grants given through the JMSA Community Outreach Program (JCOP). Organizations that provide medical, psychological and/or social support which contributes…
NY Life Science Forum 2024
On May 19, JMSA hosted the NY Life Science Forum at Nippon Club with co-sponsorships from Arclev, Inc., Arclev Academia Strategists Network, and Mitsubishi Estate. The NY Life Science Forum features Japanese life science researchers based in the US, and…
On the “Importance of Sleep” – Dr. Makoto Kawai
On April 9th, JMSA and Nippon club co sponsored Health Webinar Series 2024 kicked off with the topic “Importance of Sleep” presented by Dr. Makoto Kawai, a neurologist from Stanford, CA who specializes in sleep medicine. We had about 230…
JMSA Mentorship: Kanazawa Medical University student Mirai Omote with Dr. Satoko Kanahara
In 2022, JMSA student representatives created a mentorship program to connect predmedical students, medical students, and residents of Japanese and Japanese-American backgrounds with JMSA physicians from various specialties. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or mentee, pelase email…
JMSA host its 2nd Benefactors Appreciation Evening
On Friday, April 26th, JMSA hosted its 2nd Benefactors Appreciation Evening at the Yale Club in NYC. The evening brought together over 50 guests, comprised of Benefactors, JMSA members and Board and friends. The goal of the event was for…
JMSA marches in the Japan Parade on Saturday May 11, 2024
JMSA marched in the annual Japan Day Parade for the second year and it was a splendid day forJMSA! We were excited to have over 30 people participating, ranging from board members,members and their family and friends. We were fortunate…
The JMSA Kids Life Science forum resumes once again since the pandemic
The Japanese Medical Society of America, (JMSA) hosted the Kids Life Science forum on Sunday April 28th with the support of the JAA NY. The event was a part of the JAA Sakura Health Fair and took place at the…