American Tamil Medical Association

அமெரிக்க தமிழ் மருத்துவ சங்கம்

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American Tamil Medical Association

ATMA is as an organization formed to promote charitable work through their foundation (ATMA-CF) nationally and internationally

Established by a group of ten Tamil physicians on January, 2005

Our Vision

ATMA is as an organization formed to promote charitable work through their foundation (ATMA-CF) nationally and internationally.

ATMA will support its members who are in various academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and community hospitals; in their careers, clinical practices and research. They foster teaching/mentoring of medical students and residents of Tamil origin

ATMA is committed to forging collaborative alliances with other organizations in efforts that support our mission.

Our Mission

To bring together all American Tamil physicians and allied healthcare professionals

Provide a forum for ATMA members to enrich their cultural, social, and educational values

Help the members through Continuing Medical Education (CME) to maintain their high level of medical knowledge

Provide our expertise and altruistic help to the needy in the USA and abroad during peaceful and disaster times through its charitable foundation

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ATMA is as an organization formed to promote charitable work through their foundation (ATMA-CF) nationally and internationally.

ATMA is committed to forging collaborative alliances with other organizations in efforts that support our mission.

Our services

Charitable Activities

To bring together all American Tamil Physicians and allied healthcare professionals.

Annual Convention

To bring together all American Tamil Physicians and allied healthcare professionals.

ATMA  2023 – Comments & Convention 2023 report

ATMA successfully conducted the Biennial convention in August 2023, at Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, Florida. 
The event was inaugurated by the former Vice-Chancellor of The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Dr.Sudha Seshayyan.
The event was well attended. This included 8 past presidents of ATMA.

The members had good educational CME lectures spread over a two day period in the mornings.

Convention Souvenir was released on Day 1
Official meetings took place in the afternoons. 
Evenings were filled with high quality entertainment.
Daytime Non-CME/spousal programs included Yoga, Zumba and visit to the local Shiva-Vishnu temple. 
The evening river cruise with dinner and show was enjoyed by the attendees.
The Gala evening included awards, Key-note speech by Dr.Sowmya Viswanathan, BayCare Chief physician executive and speech by Special guest Dr.Sudha Seshayyan.
The musical nite included super-singers and other professional artists, which kept the audience on the dance floor for the most part.
Finally, typical Tamilnadu food was provided during the entire program at the venue, which included a variety of delicious dishes. 
Many new members attended this convention and had a chance to interact with the senior members.
We received many positive comments about the convention.
These are some of the comments- [Click here] 
The Hotel staff also provided great support for the convention.

President Message

Dear ATMA members

I thank everyone for giving me an opportunity to serve as the President of ATMA- American Tamil Medical Association. I am very honored and privileged to serve in this role. 

As I take this great responsibility during the ongoing pandemic, I wish to work with everyone as a team to enhance the role of ATMA in providing medical needs to our community in Tamilnadu as well as locally. 

In the last 15 years ATMA has been involved in many projects that have benefitted several thousands, including multiple projects during the COVID pandemic. We will continue to do so as needed.

At this time, my goal would be to 

  • strengthen the organization further
  • increase the presence and activity of younger members in ATMA, as they would be our future leaders
  • Improve the social media interaction, which the younger generation desires
  • Encourage more volunteer participation
  • interact and collaborate with other organizations with similar interests
  • Enhance participation of members of ATMA in various activities and  committees
  • Increase the fund-raising opportunities to provide funding for more charitable projects
  • Obtain FCRA [Foreign Contribution Regulation Act] status for ATMA India
  • And last but not the least—Conduct a physical – live- convention in 2023 with maximum participation of members to have a good interaction and exchange of ideas

In the coming months, we have some challenges that we have to face. However, I have the confidence that due the resilience, maturity, patience and selfless contributions made by our members, we should be able to overcome any challenge. 

I encourage everyone to get actively involved in various committees and contribute whatever possible. Together, we can achieve anything. 

Thank you 

Ashok Kumar, MD

AtmaUSApresident@gmail.com

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207 Benedict Rd, Staten Island, NY 10304, USA