Est. 1994 · Massachusetts

American Lebanese
Medical Association

Uniting Lebanese-American physicians to advance healthcare, education, and humanitarian service in Lebanon and beyond.

1994
Year Founded
 
30+
Years of Service
 
4+
Active US Chapters
 
16
Medical Missions
 
8
Lebanese Medical Schools Supported
Who We Are

Our Mission & Objectives

The American Lebanese Medical Association (ALMA) is a non-profit Corporation established in Massachusetts on January 13, 1994 — dedicated to improving health and well-being across Lebanon's diverse communities.

Share Lebanese Heritage

Bringing together physicians and health care professionals who share Lebanese heritage to undertake concrete projects for all of Lebanon's communities.

Build a Doctors Library

Fostering creation of academic institutions and building a Lebanese/American Doctor's Library with advanced publications and audio-visual material.

Scientific Publications

Assisting Lebanese scientific publications to reach a wider audience and sponsoring annual medical conventions to enhance training and scientific exchange.

Medical Missions

Organizing medical missions to Lebanon, providing health care to needy towns and villages, and conducting local educational programs and conferences.

Our Foundation

About ALMA

Our Objectives

  • Develop society for Lebanese heritage health care professionals
  • Hold annual medical convention in Lebanon for advanced training
  • Foster academic institutions and health care facilities of excellence
  • Build a Doctor's Library with advanced publications and materials
  • Assist Lebanese scientific publications to reach a wider audience
  • Develop exchange programs for Lebanese medical students
  • Provide monetary support to eight medical schools in Lebanon
  • Organize medical missions to serve needy towns and villages
  • Conduct local educational programs and conferences
  • Build community, reputation, and friendship

Who We Welcome

ALMA welcomes physicians, surgeons, and health care professionals of Lebanese heritage or those with a humanitarian interest in Lebanon and its people. We are a non-profit corporation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all of Lebanon's diverse religious and cultural communities.

Upcoming

Coming Soon — New York, Las Vegas & Miami Chapters

ALMA continues to expand its reach across the United States, building new chapters to serve Lebanese-American medical communities in major cities.

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What's Happening

Events & Programs

2026
Houston Gala 2026

Join us at our premier annual gala in Houston — an elegant evening of celebration, fellowship, and fundraising for ALMA's humanitarian initiatives.

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Medical Mission
16th Medical Mission

Our ongoing medical missions to Lebanon bring volunteer physicians to provide care to underserved communities in towns and villages across the country.

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2025
Matched In USA 2025

Celebrating Lebanese medical graduates successfully matched to US residency programs — a program supporting the next generation of Lebanese-American physicians.

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2024
Help Lebanon 2024

ALMA's rapid response program providing medical and humanitarian assistance to Lebanon during times of crisis and need.

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2024
National Convention 2024

Our annual national convention bringing ALMA chapters together for scientific exchange, elections, and strategic planning for the year ahead.

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Relief
Beirut 2020 Disaster Relief

ALMA mobilized to support Beirut following the devastating 2020 port explosion, coordinating medical aid and disaster relief contributions.

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Across America

Active Chapters

ALMA chapters serve Lebanese-American medical communities in major cities across the United States, with more coming soon.

New York · Las Vegas · Miami — Coming Soon

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Humanitarian Service

16 Medical Missions & Counting

Since our founding, ALMA physicians have traveled to Lebanon on medical missions — bringing expert care to underserved towns and villages, supporting mobile clinics, and responding to humanitarian crises.

Our Leadership

Board of Directors

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ALMA Memberships

Become part of the ALMA family. Your membership supports medical missions, scholarships, and humanitarian efforts across Lebanon.

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Annual
  • Access to all ALMA events
  • Chapter membership
  • Newsletter & publications
  • Voting rights
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Student / Resident

Future
  • Mentorship from ALMA physicians
  • Residency matching support
  • Reduced event fees
  • Career networking
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