Our Impact
33 M+
free medical services delivered since 2011.
50+
Healthcare facilities supported.
10+
countries reached with humanitarian response.
Our Programs
SAMS delivers a comprehensive range of medical and humanitarian programs tailored to the evolving needs of conflict-affected communities. From emergency trauma care to long-term health system strengthening, our work spans the full continuum of care
Emergency and Humanitarian Response
SAMS responds wherever medical needs are urgent. From Gaza and Libya to Ukraine and Morocco, we’ve launched critical interventions in crisis zones around the world. Our efforts include trauma surgery,...
SAMS Institute
Established in 2023, the SAMS Institute is the dedicated arm of the Syrian American Medical Society focused on enhancing medical education & training for healthcare professionals in conflict-affected regions, laying...
Medical Missions
SAMS organizes and facilitates frequent medical missions to deliver essential healthcare services in crisis-affected regions. Since 2014, over 1,500 volunteer healthcare professionals have served displaced populations, refugees, and underserved host...
Press Releases
SAMS Continues to Expand Lifesaving Care Across Syria This September
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SAMS Continues to Expand Lifesaving Care Across Syria This September Washington, D.C. – September 19, 2025 - This month, 45 U.S. based physicians and healthcare professionals with the Syrian American...
SAMS to Deploy Medical Volunteers Across Syria This Summer, Delivering Lifesaving Care to Vulnerable Communities
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SAMS to Deploy Medical Volunteers Across Syria This Summer, Delivering Lifesaving Care to Vulnerable Communities Washington, D.C. – June 24, 2025 - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is launching...
Syrian American Medical Society Deploys May Medical Mission to Syria
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Syrian American Medical Society Deploys May Medical Mission to Syria Led by Incoming SAMS’ President Dr. Aref Rifai, U.S. Volunteers Provide Lifesaving Training and Specialty Care in Damascus, Aleppo, and...
Syrian American Doctors Lead Medical Missions in Jordan and Newly Liberated Syria
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This week, more than 120 American healthcare professionals with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) are deploying to Jordan and newly liberated regions of Syria to deliver urgent medical care and training. These...
SAMS Completes Life-Saving Ramadan Medical Mission in Syria, Delivering Critical Care and Training to Hundreds
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Syrian American doctors performed life-saving procedures and training during Ramadan amid healthcare crisis March 20, 2025 - During this month of Ramadan, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is proud...
SAMS Volunteers Observe Ramadan in Syria While Serving Refugees in Critical Need
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Doctors to perform life-saving procedures and training during Ramadan amid healthcare crisis March 4th, 2025 - As millions around the world observe Ramadan, a time of reflection, selflessness, and giving,...
Lifesaving Care, Led by Syrians
The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is a global, Syrian-led humanitarian organization committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to communities affected by conflict and crisis. Established in 1998 and expanded as a nonprofit in 2007.
