On 6/18/2020, Japan Society will recognize JMSA with a gratitude for its COVID-19 frontline responses through the presentation of a special donation, signaling our historical and shared commitment to helping our colleagues in Japan. It’s a reflection of JMSA’s commitment…
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JMSA distributes more than 10,000 masks received from Medical Students and Resident Physicians of Tohoku Region
Yuzo Takeguchi, MD a graduate student at Fukushima Medical University led a donation drive among FMU Medical Students, Resident Physicians and Faculties of Tohoku Region to help NYC front-line medical staff fight Corona virus pandemic. They raised over $18,000 and supplied us with much needed medical masks.
Nippon Club / JMSAWebinar: COVID-19 Discussions in Japanese
We are happy to share the link to the recent Nippon Club / JMSA webinar presented by Dr. Tomonori Nakagama and Dr. Satoko Kanahara on the recent updates in the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Nakagama discusses public health implications of the…
Questions about the novel coronavirus-part 2
Written by: Dr. Yuzuru Anzai I summarized the recent topics on novel corona virus. This article does not represent the opinion of JMSA or any other organization. Testing of COVID-19 The test which has been utilized so far in the…
A new digital initiative with Japan Society of New York, called “Tea Time”
JMSA President, Dr. Robert Yanagiswa highlighted the inaugural episode of a new digital initiative with Japan Society of New York, called “Tea Time.” Per Japan Society, it has been viewed more than 4,000 times as a run away success. Dr.…
JMSA and Nippon Club co-host a webinar featuring JMSA doctors speaking about COVID-19
On 4/13, Board members from JMSA and the Nippon Club came together to broadcast a one hour webinar on COVID-19 with latest information and updates. The webinar was geared for the Japanese community and there were over 400 people mostly…
JMSA doctors at the forefront of Coronavirus
Dear Friends and Colleagues, My colleagues and I’ve been at the forefront of taking care of patients affected by Coronavirus, both in the community as well as in hospitals. We are making small, but positive strides in saving lives. More…
Dr. Yuichiro Kuwama & Dr. Genta Ishikawa interview on NHK World News
From NHK World News English show:Dr. Yuichiro Kuwama, Medical Director of the Mount Sinai/Tokio Marine Japanese Medical Practice and Dr. Genta Ishikawa, ICU Doctor and Fellow Resident, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai- Doctors at the front line in New…
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19
Written by: Yuzuru Anzai, M.D. Dr. Anzai is a past president of JMSA. He is an attending at Lenox Hill Hospital and President, New York Midtown OBGYN Why is the ventilator so important? You must have heard Governor Cuomo repeating…
Lessons from New York, an Epicenter of Corona Virus Pandemic – Take Immediate Measures for a potential rapid surge in infection
Apr 03, 2020 Robert Yanagisawa, President of the Japanese Medical Society of America (JMSA) who sees patients in New York, the world’s largest epidemic with COVID 19 infections, is a professor at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In…