Achievements of 2025 – SAMS Institute | Syria

In 2025, the SAMS Institute continued to play a vital role in strengthening medical education and building healthcare capacity across Syria. In close collaboration with the Syrian Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education, the Institute reaffirmed its commitment to placing people and knowledge at the heart of a resilient and sustainable healthcare system.

Through integrated academic, clinical, and vocational programs, SAMS Institute focused on empowering healthcare professionals and addressing critical workforce gaps inside Syria.

“Medical education is not only about transferring knowledge—it is about preparing capable professionals who can respond effectively to complex realities. In 2025, our focus remained on quality, relevance, and sustainability.”

Dr. Ahmad Moheb Al-Din

Manager of Medical Education, SAMS

Simulation Lab Center

Throughout 2025, the Simulation Lab Center delivered dozens of advanced training courses across Syria, reaching more than 1,000 healthcare professionals. These programs significantly enhanced clinical skills and patient safety by applying modern, evidence-based simulation methodologies aligned with international educational standards.

Graduate Medical Education (GME) Programs

The Institute continued to support residency and fellowship programs in coordination with academic and health authorities. Hundreds of physicians participated in these programs, benefiting from hundreds of specialized lectures in key disciplines, including pathology, nephrology, and cardiology. These efforts contributed to strengthening specialized medical services and improving healthcare outcomes.

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

SAMS Medical Education delivered extensive CME activities covering 12 medical specialties. Hundreds of scientific lectures were conducted inside Syria, with a particular focus on neurology, hematology, and pediatrics—ensuring healthcare professionals remain aligned with evolving medical standards and practices.

Student Scholarship Program

Believing in education as a foundation for sustainable health systems, the Institute supported dozens of students in medical, health, and social sciences. Implemented in partnership with educational institutions, the scholarship program continues to invest in future healthcare leaders committed to serving their communities.

Medical Technical Institute

The SAMS Medical Technical Institute graduated skilled professionals in nursing, intensive care, and midwifery. These graduates are now contributing directly to closing critical workforce gaps and strengthening frontline healthcare services across Syria.

Academic Hospital

The academic hospital provided a multidisciplinary training and working environment for medical, nursing, and technical staff. By integrating education with hands-on clinical practice, the hospital served as a vital platform for professional development and applied learning.

“Our achievements in 2025 reflect a strong institutional commitment to building qualified healthcare professionals inside Syria. Every program we implement is designed to translate education into real impact on patient care.”

Dr. Amjad Al-Rass

SAMS Institute

Looking Ahead to 2026

As we move into 2026, SAMS Institute remains committed to expanding training programs, strengthening partnerships with national institutions, and investing in healthcare competencies. Our vision is to remain a key partner in building a stronger, more sustainable healthcare system in Syria.

“Education is the cornerstone of healthcare resilience. What SAMS Medical Education is achieving today lays the foundation for a healthier Syria tomorrow.”

Dr. Aref Rifai

President, Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS)

Together, we teach, we train, and we build the future of healthcare in Syria.

🔹 Simulation Lab Center
Delivered dozens of training courses inside Syria and reached more than one thousand trainees, contributing to enhancing the competencies of medical staff in line with the latest educational and training standards.

🔹 Graduate Medical Education (GME) Programs
Supported residency and fellowship programs in coordination with relevant academic and health institutions. Hundreds of physicians participated, with hundreds of specialized lectures delivered in key fields, most notably pathology, nephrology, and cardiology.

🔹 Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs
Covered 12 medical specialties and delivered hundreds of scientific lectures inside Syria, with a particular focus on neurology, hematology, and pediatrics.

🔹 Student Scholarships
Supported dozens of students in the medical, health, and social sciences in cooperation with educational institutions, reflecting a strong belief in the role of education in building a sustainable healthy future.

🔹 Medical Technical Institute
Graduated specialized cadres in nursing, intensive care, and midwifery, contributing to addressing critical gaps in the healthcare workforce inside Syria.

🔹 Academic Hospital
Supported medical, nursing, and technical staff and provided a multidisciplinary training and practical environment that integrates education with clinical practice.

Towards 2026…
In partnership with national institutions, we will continue our vision to advance medical education, expand training programs, and invest in health competencies—remaining a part of the solution and a partner in building a stronger and more sustainable healthcare system in Syria.

Together, we educate, train, and build the future of healthcare in Syria.