Pershendetje! We welcome you to join our 31st journal club, which will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 8PM EST. Presenters: Avianna Arapovic (M4) and Era Cobani (M3) Moderator: Joseph Gjolaj, MD RSVP using link: forms.gle/jQhJAceWoWMFQ9…

We invite you to join our 32nd journal club, which will take place on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 8PM EST. Presenters: Frida Velcani (M4) and Xhulio Arolli (M3) Moderator: Tedi Begaj, MD RSVP using the link below to receive the Zoom link: lnkd.in/ePZ63EW7

🚨 AAMS pre-med & med students! 🚨 Join “Exploring a Research Year” with Zanë & Ursula to learn what it is, which specialties recommend it, and how to find a position. 🗓️ Oct 16, 8PM EST | 💻 Zoom Register: forms.gle/j3xh2ERNpLnzky…

✨AAMS Medical Student Spotlight!✨ Meet Zanë Sejdiu! Born and raised in NY with roots in Prishtina, Kosova, she’s a Drexel med student in a dermatology research year at St. Luke’s. Join her for our ‘Exploring a Research Year’ panel on Oct 16th, 8PM EST using the link in bio.🇽🇰🇦🇱

✨ AAMS Medical Student Spotlight! ✨ Meet Ursula Biba! From the Boston area, she studied Biology & Community Health at Tufts and is now at UCLA’s med school, currently in a dermatology research year at Brigham and Women’s.

Don’t miss our Journal Club on Nov 21 at 8 PM EST! 🩺💥 We’ll dive into the debate: Reduced vs Full-Dose Alteplase for Pulmonary Embolism. RSVP here for the Zoom link: forms.gle/8ZYi8byG7Tashc…

Thank you to Valon Camaj, Dr. Hodo, & Dr. Shehu for leading an engaging 34th journal club on reduced-dose alteplase for pulmonary embolism! Takeaway: It’s promising but needs more data vs. larger populations & mechanical thrombectomy. See you next month for cardiology!

📢Attention all Albanian pre-medical students! The AAMS, in collaboration with SAPS, is thrilled to introduce our inaugural Pre-Medical Mentorship Program! Apply: forms.gle/sK3ewQMKbmiDnH… Take the first step toward your medical journey with us—apply now!🩺✨

Join us for our 35th Journal Club on Monday, Dec 16, 2024, at 8 PM EST! 📄 Article: Early Rhythm-Control Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation 🎤 Presenter: Sara Halili, MD-PhD Candidate 👥 Moderators: Jetmir Vojnika, MD & Dafina Pruthi, MD PhD RSVP for the link- in bio!

35th Journal Club ✅ Thank you to Sara Halili, Dr. Jetmir Vojnika, & Dr. Dafina Pruthi for the session on the EAST-AFNET trial & the treatment of AFIB. 🔑 Takeaway: Rhythm-control meds can offer a mortality benefit for patients with AFIB as compared to rate-control strategies.

Join us for the 1st Annual “Building Bridges in Healthcare” event! A collaboration between the AAMS, St. George Cathedral and the Fan Noli Library and Cultural Center, this in-person event is designed to inspire and connect aspiring health professionals with leaders in the field

Join us for our 36th journal club on Thurs, Jan 23, 2025, at 8 PM EST! 📄 Article: Gastric content & peri-op semaglutide use 🎤 Presenter: Rei Kola, DO Candidate 🎙️ Moderators: Dr. Belinda Bejtja & Dr. Ina Zaimi Schwartz RSVP for Zoom link: forms.gle/bjP2ieKfQGd2QS…

Meet Rei Kola, our first 2025 Medical Student Spotlight! Rei, an AAMS leader and Anesthesiology Chair, will share his passion for anesthesia at our 36th journal club on Jan 23 at 8 PM EST. Register here: forms.gle/6yP4vepuMyoebY….

36th journal club ✅ Thank you to Rei Kola, Dr. Belinda Bejtja, and Dr. Ina Schwartz for an 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.

Congratulations to our AAMS members who successfully matched into residency positions this 2024-2025 cycle! We are excited to see the impact they will have on the community, as well the continued involvement they will provide to AAMS as part of thr resident committee!

We invite you to join our 37th journal club, which will take place on Friday, March 28th, 2025 at 8PM EST. Please RSVP using the link below to receive the Zoom link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Celebrating our 37th journal club! A sincere thank you to Erigen Cela, Dr. Gani Abazi, and Dr. Ermal Bojdani for a robust and engaging talk on esketamine as a therapeutic option for treatment-resistant depression. We look forward to seeing you at our next journal club in April!

Happy National Doctors’ Day! Today, we celebrate our AAMS members and Albanian doctors worldwide for their dedication and impact on healthcare. Thank you for all that you do!