Polish-American Medical Society in Chicago

12/09/2025

✨🎄 Join us for a cherished tradition! 🎄✨
The Polish American Medical Society proudly invites our members to the Annual Oplatek Celebration — a beautiful afternoon of Holy Mass, caroling, Oplatek sharing, and delicious refreshments. ❤️

This event is exclusive to current paid members and their families. If you haven’t renewed your membership yet, there’s still time! Please make sure your dues are paid by December 31, 2025 to celebrate with us. 💫

We look forward to sharing the joy of the season together! ✨🎶

12/01/2025

We proudly congratulate Professor Marek Rudnicki, MD, PhD — former president of the Polish American Medical Society — on his induction into the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences (Polska Akademia Umiejętności, PAU).

This prestigious recognition places him among an elite community of scholars within one of Europe’s oldest and most esteemed scientific institutions. Founded in 1872 and revitalized after 1989, the PAU continues to unite leading Polish and international researchers.

Membership in the Academy stands among the highest scientific distinctions in Poland 🇵🇱

11/23/2025

The conference kicked off with a lively welcome reception at the Polish Embassy in Vilnius, where participants were greeted by Deputy Mayor Simona Bieliūnė and Poland’s Chargé d’Affaires Grzegorz Marek Poznański 🇵🇱🇱🇹. Guests were treated to joyful performances by the “100 Smiles” youth group and singer Ewa Szturo 🎶😊

The official opening on November 6 featured the artistic group “Perła”, shining a spotlight on Polish-Lithuanian culture ✨. Each evening wrapped up with relaxed networking sessions! 🤝🌙

A standout moment came on Friday with “Mission Impossible: Night Agents”—a citywide field game that turned young medics into full-on nighttime adventurers 🕵️‍♂️🌌. For some, it truly was a mission impossible 🤩

On November 8, participants explored Vilnius and Trakai on a sightseeing trip 🏰 before ending the conference in style at the Energy and Technology Museum ⚡. The night closed with a dazzling “Tesla Show” and all-night dancing with the DJ 💃🕺🎧

11/22/2025

From November 5 to 8, 2025, the first Forum of Young Medical Professionals—organized by the board of the Polish Medical Association in Lithuania—was held at the Polish Cultural Center in Vilnius. This international medical conference brought together students, residents, and young physicians of Polish descent from around the world to share insights and experiences from their medical practice in various countries 🌎

The program featured 23 lectures highlighting the latest advancements in medicine, including the growing role of artificial intelligence in diagnostics and treatment. The event welcomed 150 participants and 42 speakers representing 13 countries: Belarus 🇧🇾, France 🇫🇷, Spain 🇪🇸, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Moldova 🇲🇩, the Netherlands 🇳🇱, Germany 🇩🇪, Norway 🇳🇴, Poland 🇵🇱, the United States 🇺🇸, Sweden 🇸🇪, Ukraine 🇺🇦, and the United Kingdom 🇬🇧

The Polish American Medical Society (PAMS) was well represented among the speakers 🔊

Our President, Dr. Josephine Dlugopolski-Gach lectured on her expertise in medical education and mentoring, while board representative Dr. Evelyn Konsur provided expert insider insight of new biologics in the field of Allergy and Immunology 🤧

Former Junior PAMS President and current Vice President of FPOM, Dr. Adam Studniarek played a key role in preparing the conference and served as a moderator for several discussion panels.

Current PAMS members who participated in lectures and panels included Dr. Tomasz Podobinski, Tomasz Kokocinski DPT, Dr. Caroline Piekos, Dr. Patryk Piekos, Dr. Angie Trybulska, Dr. Alex Nowicki, Sandra Necka M4 and Dr. Kajetan Ochwat🩺 🏥

The conference was further distinguished by the presence of honored guests, including:

🔺Senator of the Republic of Poland and Chair of the Senate Health Committee, Dr. Beata Małecka-Libera;
🔺Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Andrzej Szeptycki;
🔺Deputy Director of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), Dr. Damian Syjczak;
🔺President of the Federation of Polish Medical Organizations Abroad (FPOM), Dr. Kornelia Król

11/10/2025

11/03/2025

✨ We from the Polish American Medical Society Thank You for an Unforgettable Celebration! ✨

Our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for the 71st Annual Polish American Medical Society Physicians’ Charitable Gala, the Luncheon at the Polish Consulate in Chicago, and the 6th Annual Polish American Youth Academic Summit at the Polish Museum of America. Each event was a joyful celebration of our community’s unity, pride, and excellence in Polish American medicine. 🇵🇱💙

We were honored to welcome Dr. Krzysztof Palczewski as our distinguished Guest of Honor and to recognize our new PAMS Honorary Members — Dr. Waldemar Kostewicz, Dr. Marek Krawczyk, Dr. James Stankiewicz, and Dr. Piotr Witkowski — for their remarkable contributions to medicine and the Polish American community.

A huge thank-you to our wonderful hosts Anna Kalata and Dr. Bartosz Wojewnik, the talented Lajkonik Song and Dance Ensemble, and the extraordinary violinist Maya Mazur for bringing beauty and energy to the evening. 🎻💃

We also extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support:
Platinum Sponsors: Loyola Medicine, Dempster Therapeutic Services
Gold Sponsors: The Kosciuszko Foundation, Castle Automotive Group, Country Financial, World Federation of Polish Medical Communities, and the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago. ❤️

To our inspiring PAMS Junior Board and all who took part in the Youth Academic Summit, thank you for your passion and dedication — you represent the bright future of our Polish American medical community! 🌟

📸 Relive the highlights: https://photos.app.goo.gl/w7ypZBRsZDYAN9m56

10/04/2025

Polonijni lekarze w Stanach Zjednoczonych organizują rokrocznie bale charytatywne, które należą do najbardziej prestiżowych i eleganckich imprez towarzyskich chicagowskiej Polonii.

10/01/2025

https://tygodnikprogram.com/vi-konferencja-mlodych-polonijnych-lekarzy/

VI Polish American Youth Academic Summit – VI Konferencja Młodych Polonijnych Lekarzy odbyła się w sobotę, 27 września 2025 roku, w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce.…