Syrian American Medical Society- SAMS

03/10/2026

For the first time, Ghina hears the world around her. 💙

Eight-year-old Ghina received a cochlear implant in December 2025. In this powerful moment, a new world begins to open before her, one filled with sounds, words, and laughter she had never heard before.

But what moved us most happened before the surgery. When the doctor asked whether the operation should be for her or her younger brother Adnan, she answered without hesitation: “My brother.”
Adnan, 5, is still waiting for his turn. Because Ghina is the older sibling, the SAMS team performed her surgery first, with a promise that Adnan’s will follow soon.

At SAMS, we don’t just perform surgeries, we give children the chance to hear life for the first time.

🌙 This Ramadan, your Zakat can help make a child’s first sound possible. Donate today: sams-usa.net/ramadan

03/09/2026

Ramadan reminds us that compassion is most powerful when it becomes action. 🌙

Across Syria, SAMS is rebuilding, strengthening healthcare, responding to emergencies, and ensuring families receive the care they deserve. With your support, hope continues to grow.

Our March newsletter highlights resilience and impact, including:

🔹 SAMS 9th National Symposium: Advancing Healthcare Together
🔹 Shaping Humanitarian Health Policy: SAMS Meets Syria’s UN Representative
🔹 SAMS Responds to Devastating Flash Floods in Northwest Syria
🔹 Help a Mother Hold Her Baby Safely This Ramadan – For Mama Challenge
🔹 Celebrating 15 Years of the Avicenna Journal of Medicine
🔹SAMS Spotlight: Molham Aldeiri, MD
🔹 And much more

Explore resilience and recovery in our March newsletter: https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/march-2026-resilience-recovery-and-a-sustainable-future/

03/09/2026

🌙 As we enter the final 10 nights of Ramadan, bring healing and hope to families in urgent need.

Every contribution helps restore health and renew hope when it matters most.

Give today: sams-usa.net/ramadan

03/09/2026

From the Netherlands to Al-Qusayr, Homs

As Syria enters a new chapter of recovery, solidarity knows no borders. Dr. Joanna Sophie Jacoline Vinke from the Netherlands joined the SAMS medical mission in Al-Qusayr, Homs, offering her time and expertise to support local healthcare teams and stand with communities during this important rebuilding era.

Through compassion, collaboration, and shared knowledge, international volunteers are helping strengthen healthcare services and bring renewed hope to communities working toward recovery.

🌙 This Ramadan, you can be part of this impact.
Your donation helps support lifesaving medical missions, provide essential care, and bring hope to families across Syria.

Donate today at: sams-usa.net/ramadan

03/07/2026

Our Call for Speakers for the SAMS 24th International Conference is officially OPEN! 🎉
📍 Aleppo, Syria
📅 June 27–29, 2026
🎯 Conference Theme:
Transforming Health, Restoring Hope: Collaborative Paths to Quality and Sustainable Care in Syria
We are inviting passionate, forward-thinking professionals to join us in shaping meaningful dialogue and impactful change in healthcare across Syria and beyond 🌍
If you have powerful insights to share — we want to hear from you.
📣 The Scientific Committee is seeking speakers for both General Sessions and Specialty Sessions.
⚠️ Please note the two submission categories!
🧩 Submission to General Sessions:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoF6RbmPW8MOxJ49uAHKjUIbsgXwNjpwKrZ-H_HanB5cdRsA/viewform?usp%3Ddialog&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1771451970288348&usg=AOvVaw3Z3m5srBq679U0ioEV6Q9u
🩺 Submission to Specialty Sessions:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehFqhoIlnkIyHVa-65MxC68Hl6puf-nwh2_1eLjLFAlD14eA/viewform?usp%3Ddialog&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1771451970288695&usg=AOvVaw1Pp20i9EBNX-ka5OdETY-g
🚨 Deadline to Submit: March 20, 2026
Be part of a conference dedicated to collaboration, quality, and sustainable healthcare transformation.

03/07/2026

Last night in Dallas, Texas, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) community gathered for a Ramadan Iftar fundraising dinner attended by Dr. Aref rifai , President of SAMS, and Dr Abdul Fatah Elshaar , chairman of the Foundation , along with local physicians and community supporters.

The evening featured brief presentations on SAMS’ ongoing work medical work in Syria . A short reflection from Dr. Rifai - موعظة on the virtues of giving during Ramadan, where he spoke about the verse:

﴿ لِيُنفِقْ ذُو سَعَةٍ مِّن سَعَتِهِ ﴾
“Let the one who has abundance spend from his abundance.”

Dr Rifai gave different examples of charitable work : as the verse teaches that generosity is not measured by the size of the gift, but by sincerity and available capabilities .

The evening concluded with Tarawih prayers, and over $200,000 was raised to support chemotherapy treatments and cardiac interventional procedures for patients in Syria.
Anas Alomar Aref Rifai

03/07/2026

Join us now for our Special Ramadan Webinar!

🗓 Saturday, March 7, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM EST
🔗 Join: https://meet.google.com/ucm-ghrx-utj

🌙 Ramadan Webinar: Restoring Health, Renewing Hope Across Syria

Join the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) for a special Ramadan webinar with live updates on healthcare in Syria.

🗓 Saturday, March 7, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM EST
🔗 Join: https://meet.google.com/ucm-ghrx-utj

Hear directly from Syria’s healthcare leaders, including:

• Dr. Aref Rifai, SAMS President
• Dr. Abdulfatah Elshaar, SAMS Foundation Chairman
• Dr. Mazen Kewara
• Dr. Mossab Breij
• Dr. Osama Sallom Alabd

What to expect:

• Field reports from SAMS physicians
• Updates on ongoing projects and impact
• Insights on medical education & sustainability efforts
• A meaningful way to celebrate Ramadan while staying informed

Join us to hear from frontline providers restoring health and hope.

💛 Can’t attend but want to support? Donate here: sams-usa.net/donate

03/07/2026

Surviving prison and torture is only the beginning of a long road to healing. Many in Syria still carry lasting physical and psychological scars, including severe deterioration in their oral health after years without even the most basic medical care.

Through our medical missions to Syria, volunteer dentists with SAMS are providing specialized dental and oral health care to patients in need, including survivors of detention. These teams treat advanced infections, gum disease, and tooth loss that have gone untreated for years. Each procedure is about more than relieving pain, it helps restore the ability to eat, speak, and smile with dignity again.

Alongside patient care, these missions are also investing in Syria’s future healthcare workforce. Volunteer specialists train young Syrian dentists, residents, and medical students through hands-on mentorship and shared surgical expertise, helping strengthen local capacity and ensure sustainable care for the years ahead.

This is the heart of SAMS’ mission: relieving pain, restoring dignity, and rebuilding hope one smile at a time. 🦷

During this month of Ramadan, you can help more patients receive the care they deserve and regain their dignity.

Donate today: sams-usa.net/ramadan

03/07/2026

🎉 We are proud to celebrate an important milestone — our membership has now reached *1,500 members*!

This achievement reflects the strength, unity, and dedication of our community of physicians and healthcare professionals committed to service and excellence.

Through this growing network, we continue to:
•⁠ ⁠Strengthen medical missions
•⁠ ⁠Advance medical education
•⁠ ⁠Support healthcare initiatives
•⁠ ⁠Mentor the next generation
•⁠ ⁠Elevate quality standards

We look forward to welcoming more colleagues — especially young professionals — and expanding meaningful engagement across our programs and leadership pathways.

To every member who contributes their time and expertise — thank you. You are the foundation of our success.

🔗 Join our community: https://society.sams-usa.net/membership/

03/06/2026

This Ramadan, every act of compassion can save a life 🌙

Last year, as hunger deepened across Gaza, SAMS responded to famine conditions by integrating nutrition screenings for children under three into its care.

Through this effort, 1,400 malnourished children received life-saving milk formula, restoring strength and hope in the face of hunger.

💛 This holy month, your generosity helps bring light, life, and hope to the children of Gaza: sams-usa.net/ramadan

03/06/2026

Don’t miss our special Ramadan webinar tomorrow!

🗓 Saturday, March 7, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM EST
🔗 Join: https://meet.google.com/ucm-ghrx-utj

Join us to hear from SAMS frontline providers who are restoring health and hope in Syria.

🩵 Can’t attend but want to support? Donate here: sams-usa.net/donate

🌙 Ramadan Webinar: Restoring Health, Renewing Hope Across Syria

Join the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) for a special Ramadan webinar with live updates on healthcare in Syria.

🗓 Saturday, March 7, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM EST
🔗 Join: https://meet.google.com/ucm-ghrx-utj

Hear directly from Syria’s healthcare leaders, including:

• Dr. Aref Rifai, SAMS President
• Dr. Abdulfatah Elshaar, SAMS Foundation Chairman
• Dr. Mazen Kewara
• Dr. Mossab Breij
• Dr. Osama Sallom Alabd

What to expect:

• Field reports from SAMS physicians
• Updates on ongoing projects and impact
• Insights on medical education & sustainability efforts
• A meaningful way to celebrate Ramadan while staying informed

Join us to hear from frontline providers restoring health and hope.

💛 Can’t attend but want to support? Donate here: sams-usa.net/donate