About SOCIEDAD MÉDICA DENTAL HISPANOAMERICANA DE NUEVA YORK

Spanish American Medical Dental Society of New York, Inc.

Mission Statement

The purpose of this Society shall be:

  • To motivate the study of the Medical Sciences in their highest manifestations.
  • To unify Spanish speaking Physicians and Dentists and advance their interests.
  • To promote the well-being of the New York Hispanic population, with regard to the problems of medicine and health, before Medical and Government authorities.

To these ends, the Society strives to preserve the doctor-patient relationship, to assure access to quality medical care for all, and to voice the ethical perspective of physicians in their provision of medical care.  The Spanish American Medical Dental Society of New York, Inc., is a non-profit organization.

 

Requisites

To become members, candidates should have a Medical or Dental degree and a current license to legally practice in the United States.  In addition, they should speak Spanish.

 

Scientific Activities

The Society schedules monthly scientific activities throughout the year.  These gatherings are offered as a dinner/lecture series to which well-known local specialists are invited to speak.

Once a year, the Society organizes the InterAmerican Medico-Dental Congress which takes place during the Columbus Day Weekend.  In order to maintain the quality of the Congress nationally renowned medical and dental specialists are invited as speakers. This event is sponsored by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) and the Queens County Dental Society.  Participation at the Congress grants CME credits to Physician's and ADA and AGD Credits to Dentists.

 

Social Activities

The Society has a social program that includes the following:

  • Celebration of "Doctor's Day", a day that was officially approved, by the United States Government, with a Congressional Resolution #366 designating March 30th as "National Doctor's Day".
  • Scholarship Spring Luncheon - a fund raising activity.
  • December Gala - All the activities of the year are concluded with this party at one of the best hotels in New York City.

Cultural Activities

The Ladies' Auxiliary Committee, composed of the members' wives, organizes many cultural activities that include attending the theatre, ballet, concerts and Broadway shows.

Community Activities

Through the fundraising efforts of the Ladies' Auxiliary Committee, a scholarship fund is administered with the specific purpose of granting scholarships to Hispanic students, of good standing, with reduced economic means.

Membership Benefits

Some of the benefits of a membership in the Spanish American Medical Dental Society of New York, Inc. are:

  • CME Credits
  • Financial Consulting Services
  • Reduced Rates for Office Insurance
  • Internet Members List

 

Spanish American Medical Dental Society
of New York, Inc.
865 Merrick Avenue
P.O. Box 9007
Westbury, New York  11590
(516) 280-3235
(516) 280-3236 Fax
samdesny@samdesny.org

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