Polish-American Medical Society in Chicago

04/27/2026

See you all Saturday 🇵🇱

Marching with pride 🇵🇱❤️ Join us for the Polish Constitution Day Parade - celebrating heritage, community, and healthcare heroes!

04/25/2026

Marching with pride 🇵🇱❤️ Join us for the Polish Constitution Day Parade - celebrating heritage, community, and healthcare heroes!

04/14/2026

LAST CHANCE! Early bird pricing for Nautical Night 2026 ends April 15th, get your tickets before they’re gone! ⛵️⚓️⚕️Don’t miss out on the fun networking opportunity that celebrates the Polish American Medical Society’s philanthropic efforts!

04/13/2026

Join us for our Quarterly Meeting & Elections
🗓 Sunday, April 19, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Polish National Alliance, 6100 N. Cicero Ave, Chicago

Voting eligibility: Members with dues paid for any 2 of the past 3 years (2023–2025).

📅 PAMS 2026–2027 Calendar
April 19, 2026 | 1–3 PM
Elections – Polish National Alliance, Chicago

May 2, 2026
May 3rd Parade

June 27, 2026 | 6 PM
Nautical Night – Chicago Yacht Club, 400 E. Monroe St

June 28, 2026 | 1–3 PM
Scholarship Ceremony – Polish Museum of America, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave

August 23, 2026 | 1–6 PM
PAMS Family Picnic – Jack & Lidia’s Resort, 38610 N. Edgewood St, Lake Villa

Sept 10–12, 2026
XIII Congress of Medical Polonia – Wrocław, Poland

Jan 30, 2027 | 6 PM
71st Physicians’ Ball – Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 160 E. Pearson St

Jan 31, 2027 | 12–3 PM
Youth Academic Summit – Polish Museum of America

We look forward to seeing you!

04/11/2026

Throwing it back to where it all began… and trust us, you don’t want to miss round two ⚓️🌊
Nautical Night returns June 27—bigger, better, and already filling fast 🎟 early bird pricing ends April 15!

03/30/2026

Set sail with us at the 2nd Annual Nautical Night ⚓️🌊

Join us on Saturday, June 27 at 6PM at the exclusive Chicago Yacht Club for an unforgettable evening celebrating Polish culture, community, and medicine 🩺

✨ Enjoy:
• Dinner, wine/prosecco, homemade Polish liquor
• A Traditional Polish Dance
• Cash cocktail bar
• A vibrant crowd of healthcare professionals & community leaders

This special evening supports our mission of raising funds for support of the PAMS annual medical scholarships and community events while showcasing the very best of Polonia in Chicago. We’re expecting 180 guests, including students, residents, fellows, and professionals. Only 40 student tickets will be available.

🎟 Tickets on sale now (limited!)
Early bird pricing through April 12:
• Student: $125 → $150
• Regular: $200 → $250

Secure your spot before we sell out: https://zlpchicago.org/nautical-night-tickets-and-ad-form/

03/24/2026

03/07/2026

✨ Save the Date ✨

Join us for the 72nd Annual PAMS Charitable Gala!

📅 Saturday, January 30, 2027
📍 Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
🕕 Festivities begin at 6:00 PM

An unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and giving back. Stay tuned for more details!

02/15/2026

We’re delighted to share our 2026 Calendar of Events. Save the dates and join us for a year of professional connection, collaboration, and celebration of our Polish heritage. We look forward to gathering with you throughout the year!

2026 Highlights

• Feb 21 | 7:00 PM – JR PAMS Presents: Darts & Discussion
Flight Club Chicago
111 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL
Free darts | Free food
RSVP at the link in bio

• Apr 19 | 1–3 PM – Elections
Polish National Alliance
6100 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL
Eligible voters: Members who have paid dues in 2 of the past 3 years. Eligible members will receive email instructions.

• May 2 – May 3rd Parade (details to come)

• Jun 27 | Time TBD – Nautical Night
Chicago Yacht Club
400 E. Monroe St., Chicago, IL

• Jun 28 | 1–3 PM – Scholarship Ceremony
Polish Museum of America
984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642

• Aug 23 | 1–6 PM – PAMS Family Picnic
Jack & Lidia’s Resort
38610 N. Edgewood St., Lake Villa, IL 60046

• Sept 10–12 – XIII Congress of Medical Polonia
Wrocław, Poland 🇵🇱

Here’s to an inspiring year ahead! ✨

02/13/2026

🎓✨ Apply Now! ✨🎓

The Polish American Medical Society Scholarships are now open! 🇵🇱🇺🇸

If you’re a full-time medical, dental, or veterinary student of Polish descent with a minimum GPA of 3.0, this opportunity is for you!

📍 Chicago applicants
📚 Study in the US or Poland
🗓 Applications due: March 31, 2026

Invest in your future—apply today! 💙❤️

02/10/2026

✨ Member Spotlight ✨
PAMS is proud to highlight Dr. Angelika Kwak, PGY-2 Family Medicine resident at the University of Chicago and Junior PAMS member. A clinician, leader, and advocate, Angelika also serves as the AAFP Resident Delegate to the AMA Resident & Fellow Section—helping shape the future of medicine on a national level 🇺🇸

From local service to national leadership, she truly embodies the spirit of PAMS. We’re inspired by her passion, dedication, and commitment to the Polish community 🇵🇱

02/04/2026

Such a beautiful afternoon at our Annual Opłatek Celebration 🤍✨
From Holy Mass to sharing the Christmas wafer, caroling, and warm wishes, the day was filled with faith, tradition, and community. We were honored to welcome Consul General Regina Jurkowska and celebrate with over 60 members and families. Truly unforgettable. 🇵🇱🎄