First Event Sponsored By

Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY)

IMG & Ethnic Medical Association Section 

The Society accomplished the medical mission in Myanmar with BLS & ACLS Training Programs at UMM & UM2, Education Program, Rural Outreach Program, and Donations to Medical Schools for E-Libraries.

Each year, representatives from our Society visit Myanmar to promote exchange of scientific information and to support Medical Education for Myanmar physicians.

BLS & ACLS Training Program

January 6 & 7 at University of Medicine Mandalay

January 9 & 10 at University of Medicine II, Yangon

Team Leader, Dr. Richard Shin, organized the program and the following team members volunteered for the training at UMM & UM II.

Dr. Richard D. Shin, Clinical Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, Simulation Director, New York Presbyterian Queens, Emergency Medicine Simulation Director, Department of Emergency Medicine

Dr. Marion-Vincent L. Mempin, Clinical Instructor in Emergency Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, Assistant Residency Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, New York Presbyterian Queens

Dr. Anita Lui, Clinical Instructor in Emergency Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, Emergency Medicine Clerkship Director, Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, Department of Emergency Medicine, New York Presbyterian Queens

Dr. Anika Nichlany, Clinical Instructor in Emergency Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, Emergency Medicine Simulation Fellowship Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, New York Presbyterian Queens

Dr. David Simon, Chief Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine, New York Presbyterian Queens

The Society appreciated all volunteers and Medical Schools Deans, Dr. Khin Maung Lwin & Dr. Aye Tun for the successful training program. The Society donated all training equipments and books to Medical Schools.

Education Program

On January 12th, 2020 the Society held the education program at Melia Hotel, Yangon. Primary care physicians, physicians from academic teaching hospitals, and physicians in residency training attended the program. The conference was well organized by the Myanmar Regional Committee.

Presentations:

Welcome, Professor Dr. Kyi Kyi Thinn, Professor Dr. Khin May Ohn, Dr. Linus Yoe

Updates in Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Diseases, Dr. Lin Nyunt Lwin , MD, FACP , Assistant Professor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine , Attending Nephrologist, Montefiore Medical Center, New York  

Case Studies for Acute and Critical Care Medicine , Dr. Peter Aung Mynn, MD, Senior Consultant Intensivist, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Assistant Professor, Zucker School of Medicine, North Shore University Hospital 

Updates in Common EENT Injuries for General Practitioners, Dr. Thant Zin, MD, FAAP. Attending Physician, Pediatric Emergency Department, Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center, Bronx Lebanon Hospital

Food Ingredients and Additives, Stephen Chow, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, RDN, Operation Manager, Cook Chill Production Center, New York

Rural Outreach Program

Rural Outreach Program from January 13 to January 17, 2020.

Dr. Myat Myat Mon, Dr. Thant Zin, Dr. Lin Nyunt Lwin, Dr. Peter Mynn, Dr. Moe Moe Myint, Dr. Yin Phyu Lwin, Stephen Chow, Eric Kay, Sandra Zin, Sophie Stone, Sean Tan, Ei Thinzar Tun, Akayi Thein, Aye Chan Thwin and Michelle Zheng, volunteered to provide healthcare to rural communities in Magway Region.

The team went to three villages and treated more than 2000 patients. The clinics were organized at the local community center and the township hospital with the help of local authorities and healthcare workers. Patients were screened for obesity, cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension, and then consulted with a physician and dietician for diagnosis, education, and treatment.

Medications and multivitamins were distributed to most patients as necessary. Healthcare, including proper diet, lifestyle changes, and health management were also educated to patients. Patients were suggested to follow-up with local healthcare professionals for follow-up in the future. We plan to continue providing healthcare and education to underserved communities in Myanmar.

Donations for COVID-19

The Society organized to donate PPEs and High Flow Oxygen Therapy (HFOT) Machines during COVID-19 Pandemic. 

Total of $89600 was donated for PPEs and 5 HFOT machines in Myanmar.

The Society would like to thank all donors for their contributions. 

Wishing you all to be safe and well.