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The Peruvian American Medical Society (PAMS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality healthcare to the underserved populations of Peru with compassion, integrity, charity and respect. By working collaboratively with local providers and medical schools, PAMS is able to offer healthcare and education to thousands of patients throughout the country each year.

Our Vision

The Peruvian American Medical Society improves access to quality healthcare and promotes wellness for the people of Peru, especially the medically underserved, and enhances education for Peruvian medical students and doctors.

Our Mission

We achieve our vision through medical services and educational activities supported by philanthropy and professional volunteerism, in collaboration with organizations in Peru and the United States.

Our Values

Charity
Dedication
Collaboration
Integrity
Quality
Respect

Founding Members

Atlanta, Georgia - September 8, 1973

1st Row: Abelardo Ulloa, Elma Mera, Victor Ortiz Velez, Julio Venegas.
2nd Row: Rodolfo Byrne, Agustín Arbulú, Yolanda Altuna-Ramirez, Gerardo Bellodas, Henry Remy, Julio Acosta.
3rd Row: Alberto Zapata, Oscar Talledo, Pedro Ponce Byrne, Augusto Paredes, Frank Pollack.

History of PAMS

PAMS Board 2020-2021
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President
Ronald Mera, M.D.

President Elect
Miguel Vasquez, M.D.

Treasurer
Astrid Valdivieso

Secretary
Dave Moretz

Member at Large
Iracema Arevalo, M.D.

Member at Large
Jorge Rios Perez, M.D.

Advisory Council Chair
Luis Espinoza, M.D.

Chapter Presidents Rep.
Pablo Uceda, M.D.

Past President
Luis Espinoza, M.D.

Finance Director
Walter Janke, M.D.

Educaton Director
Manuel Valdivieso, M.D.

Missions Director
Juan Carlos Alejos, M.D.

Strategic Development Director
Maria Sjogren, M.D.

Executive Director
Maria Sanders

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