Albanian American Medical Society

Our first annual Building Bridges in Healthcare event was a resounding success! Over 50 medical professionals, students, and supporters of the Albanian medical community came together in Boston to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships. This gathering served as a space for mentorship, networking, and professional growth. A huge thank you goes out to our dedicated organizing team— Denisa Gace, D.O., M.P.H, Julia J., Ami Lesha, Christina Taragjini, Alisa Gega, Emal Lesha, MD, and many more—whose hard work and passion made this event a reality. Our goal is to continue expanding this network, hosting more events, fostering deeper collaborations, and making a lasting impact on our community. Stay tuned for updates, and let’s keep building bridges together!

🚨 1 DAY AWAY! 🚨 Join us for the first annual "Building Bridges in Healthcare" mentorship and networking event! This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow alongside our incredible team and distinguished guests, all dedicated to empowering and elevating the Albanian medical community. Event Details: 📅 Saturday, February 8th | 2:00 - 4:00 PM 
📍 Vatra ADHC | 50 Messina Drive, Braintree, MA 02184 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eqC2JxkU
🔗 Meet Our Featured Guests: https://lnkd.in/e92a_sMF Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to expand your network and gain valuable insights! We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

🚨 1 WEEK AWAY! 🚨 Join us for Building Bridges in Healthcare on February 8, 2025 from 2-4PM to network with Albanian medical professionals and explore opportunities in healthcare. 📍Vatra ADHC (50 Messina Drive Braintree, MA 02184) Scan the QR codes to sign up and check out our featured guests. Don't miss out—see you there!

Mark Your Calendars! The Albanian American Medical Society (AAMS) and the Albanian Medical Federation for Europe (AMFE) are thrilled to host the 2025 International Medical Conference! 📍 Location: St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY 📆 Date: September 13, 2025 Get ready for a day of medical innovation, collaboration, and networking. Stay tuned for more details!

Cheers to our 36th journal club - a wonderful way to start 2025! A heartfelt thank you to Rei Kola, Dr. Belinda Bejtja, MD and Dr. Ina Zaimi Schwartz, MD, MSc for delivering an informativing and engaging session on semaglutide use and associated dangers with anesthesia. Key takeaway: semaglutide use should ideally be stopped at least 10 days prior to a surgical procedure, but this protocol varies institution to institution. Further research is needed to understand the full scope of long-term semaglutide use, gastric emptying, and the risks it may pose with anesthetics. We look forward to seeing you at our next journal club in February!

We’re just 2 weeks away from the 1st Annual “Building Bridges in Healthcare” event! Hosted by the Albanian American Medical Society (AAMS), St. George Cathedral, and the Fan Noli Library and Cultural Center, this in-person event will connect aspiring healthcare professionals with leaders in the medical field. 📅 Date: February 8, 2025 ⏰ Time: 2:00–4:00 PM 📍 Location: Vatra Adult Day Health Center (50 Messina Drive, Braintree, MA) Event Highlights: • Roundtable discussion featuring exceptional Albanians in healthcare • Networking to support and inspire future healthcare professionals Register now and check out our growing list of featured guests: Registration: https://lnkd.in/eqC2JxkU Guest List: https://lnkd.in/e92a_sMF Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity—we can’t wait to see you there!

We are delighted to continue our Resident & Fellows Spotlight Series with one of our star fellows, Dr. Belinda Bejtja, MD! Dr. Bejtja is from Tirana, Albania. She graduated from the University of Medicine in Tirana in 2016 and shortly after moved to the United States. She completed anesthesiology residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts in 2024 and is currently a cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellow at Tufts Medical Center. Her interests include cardiac and regional anesthesia. Dr. Bejtja is a member of the AAMS resident and fellows committee, and currently serves as a fellow advisor to AAMS medical students interested in anesthesiology. To hear her speak more on her passion for anesthesiology, join us for our 36th journal club, which will take place on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 8PM EST! Please use the link in our bio or listed here to register: https://lnkd.in/gxXZX9Rq

We are excited to kick off 2025 with another one of our star students in the Medical Student Spotlight series: Rei Kola! Rei earned his bachelor's in biology at Washington and Lee University in 2019. After scribing and earning a master's degree in microbiology, he matriculated in medical school at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Throughout medical school he has been involved with research projects in addiction and family medicine through the Cleveland Clinic. Rei plans to match into anesthesia and pursue a career in academic medicine. Rei is a long-time member of the AAMS medical student committee and currently serves as Anesthesiology Chair. To hear him speak more on his passion for anesthesiology, join us for our 36th journal club, which will take place on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 8PM EST! Please use the link in our bio or listed here to register: https://lnkd.in/gxXZX9Rq

Say hello to our featured guests! Meet them (& many others!) at our 1st Annual “Building Bridges in Healthcare” networking event—a collaborative effort between the Albanian American Medical Society (AAMS), St. George Cathedral, and the Fan Noli Library and Cultural Center. We welcome students of all levels, professionals, and leaders in healthcare to foster mentorship, share knowledge, and build connections that empower our community. Register: https://lnkd.in/eqC2JxkU Featured Guests: https://lnkd.in/e92a_sMF We look forward to seeing you in Boston on February 8 for this inspiring and empowering event! Denisa Gace, D.O., M.P.H IVI KASIMATI Haki Laho Bianka Kellici Christina Taragjini Julia J. Valon Camaj Alisa Gega Elona Ngjela Kane Floralba Duka Elizabeth Cani Eda Skendi Era L.

📢 Calling all pre-health students, IMGs, and healthcare professionals! We invite you to join us for the 1st Annual “Building Bridges in Healthcare” networking event. In a collaboration between the Albanian American Medical Society (AAMS), St. George Cathedral and the Fan Noli Library and Cultural Center, this in-person event is designed to inspire and connect healthcare professionals with leaders in the medical field. Event Highlights: •• A roundtable discussion showcasing exceptional Albanians in healthcare, including physicians, pharmacists, researchers, medical students, and more. •• Networking opportunities aimed at supporting and guiding future healthcare professionals toward rewarding careers in medicine. Register today to attend and stay informed about our growing list of featured guests using the links provided. Note: our guest list will be updated weekly with new members. Register: https://lnkd.in/eqC2JxkU Featured Guests: https://lnkd.in/e92a_sMF We look forward to seeing you in Boston on February 8 for this inspiring and empowering event!