CHICAGO, IL –
The Hellenic Medical Society of America (HMS) will launch its Chicago Chapter on Saturday, December 12, at 6:00 p.m. CT at the National Hellenic Museum. Presented in partnership with the Museum and with support from the Consul General of Greece in Chicago, the launch will bring together physicians, healthcare professionals, medical students, and community leaders. The new chapter will create opportunities for mentorship, professional collaboration, education and scholarships, and community service, extending HMS’s mission during its milestone 90th anniversary year, HMS notes in a press release.
Established in 1936 by a group of physicians that included Dr. George N. Papanicolaou, whose pioneering research led to the Pap test, the Society was founded on the belief that bringing medical professionals together could strengthen both their profession and the communities they serve.
The Chicago Chapter will carry that mission forward by connecting colleagues across specialties, creating mentorship opportunities for students and early-career professionals, and encouraging collaboration in education and community service.
HMS President Dr. Antonios P. Gasparis, members of the HMS Executive Board, HMS Past President Dr. George Liakeas, Executive Director Stavroula Toska, and Chicago Chapter Chair Dr. Georgios Karanastasis will join the celebration. Consul General Michael Stamatis will deliver remarks. Guests will have an opportunity to learn about the chapter’s plans and meet fellow members of Chicago’s medical and Hellenic communities. A reception will follow the program.
About the Hellenic Medical Society of America
Founded in 1936, HMS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that brings together physicians, healthcare professionals, and students through a shared commitment to medicine, fellowship, and service. HMS supports future medical professionals through scholarships and mentorship and convenes its community through the CME-accredited Hippocratic Medical Symposium, its annual scholarship gala, and other educational and community programs.
Learn more at hellenicmedicalsociety.org.
