Assemblies
Overview
About Assemblies
SAMS Assemblies are member-led, specialty-focused platforms that serve as the primary technical advisory bodies supporting SAMS’ programs. Each Assembly brings together members with shared expertise to advance SAMS’ mission in Syria and beyond.
Purpose
Assemblies provide a collaborative space for peer-to-peer engagement across various medical specialties and sub-specialties. Members contribute their scientific knowledge and professional experience to strengthen SAMS’ initiatives.
Key areas of involvement include:
Medical Education:
Designing and delivering educational programs based on approved curricula and scientific best practices. Activities include lectures, workshops, short-term training, and continuing education courses tailored to healthcare professionals.
Medical Missions:
Participating in structured, short-term missions aimed at capacity building and delivering specialized medical services at healthcare facilities in Syria.
Project Development & Fundraising:
Proposing project ideas, advising on their design, and leading fundraising efforts for initiatives implemented by SAMS teams on the ground.
Technical Assistance:
Providing ongoing support through quality assurance, remote supervision, and mentorship for healthcare providers in Syria.
In-Kind Donations & Financial Support:
Contributing to the procurement and distribution of essential medical supplies and equipment for facilities in Syria.
Assemblies offer a structured way for SAMS members to actively contribute to program development and implementation. Through their Assembly, members can offer expert guidance, participate in medical education efforts via the SAMS Institute in Syria, help organize missions, and co-develop and support critical initiatives.
Work
Active Assemblies:
- Medicine and Subspecialties
- Surgery
- Women’s Health
- Pediatric and Subspecialties
- Diagnostic Specialties
- Cardiovascular and Subspecialties
- GI and Subspecialties
- Oncology/Hematology
- Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Neurology
- Dental
- Endocrinology
- Nephrology
- Pharmacy
- Students
How to Join
To participate in an Assembly, you must be an active SAMS member. All members have access to join specialty Assemblies, though participation is voluntary. For details on membership categories and fees, please see below.
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