SAMA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Assalaamu alaikum and welcome to the Somali American Medical Association (SAMA)! Our board of directors is excited that you are here, and we hope that you can find valuable information about who we are, our values, and our mission. As the president of SAMA, I am excited to welcome you all to learn more about our organization and how we can support you in your goals.

Our organization was founded by our current board of directors with the primary purpose of establishing a professional association for Somali American physicians, those pursuing medicine as well as those in allied healthcare fields. In establishing SAMA, our goals include providing a space for physicians and those pursuing medicine to find like-minded peers, creating a network of medical professionals, supporting those pursuing medical school, residency, fellowship, or a research career, advancing the understanding of public health challenges that face the Somali American community, and promoting education of health topics within the Somali American community. SAMA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to achieve these goals and many more with the support of our board of directors, board of trustees, community partners, and valuable members.