Philippine Medical Association of Michigan

"The heart of PMAM has always been the dedication of its members to serve and be a support and community to one another. Having grown up in Michigan all my life, I have witnessed how the PMAM helped be that vital support for my parents who were young immigrant doctors. Arriving in the United States in 1968 my parents faced a very different reality to today. I applaud the courage of the many immigrants who came during that time, leaving everything familiar and safe to come to a place that could be very isolating and at times not welcoming to foreigners.

The PMAM helped provide that sense of community back in those days for the young physicians. It was a place where they could connect with fellow Filipinos, commiserate, and share the joys and challenges of being in the United States. I remember my parents hosting some of their friends at those early Christmas parties back in the 1970s. These experiences forged strong ties and friendships that lasted a lifetime. The PMAM gave us a sense of community as Filipino-Americans, a knowing that we were not alone in an unfamiliar country."

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