named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Academic Exchange and Collaboration
Facilitates mutual learning and collaboration between healthcare professionals in the US and China, including hosting delegations and signing cooperation agreements.
Community Health Consultation and Screening
Provides free health consultations and screenings, such as hepatitis screenings, to the public in various community settings.
Medicine and Future Youth Summer Camp
A summer camp for high school students to learn about various aspects of medicine, medical school applications, and career paths through lectures, hands-on experiences, and hospital tours.
activities · 7 clusters
what they do
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Youth Career Exposure in Medicine & Science 3 activities
- Operating a youth internship program in medicine and researchRuns a youth internship program offering students hands-on experience and exposure to careers in medicine and scientific research, including lab tours and information on summer research opportunities.
- Providing Medical Education and Career Development for YouthOperates a youth internship program and conducts structured educational programs for students interested in medicine, including lectures on cardiology, neurosurgery, medical career options, hands-on surgical experience (e.g., valve surgery, patient intubation, suturing), patient diagnosis simulations, and tours of medical facilities and research labs.
- Providing medical education and career exposure to youthConducted structured educational programs for youth, including lectures on cardiology, neurosurgery, and medical career pathways; hands-on experiences in valve surgery, patient intubation, ultrasound use, surgical knot tying, and suturing; and tours of research labs, surgery simulation labs, and medical museums to promote interest in medicine and science.
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PPE Production and Distribution 2 activities
- Distributing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Purchased and distributed over 10,000 surgical masks and hundreds of other PPE items, including KN95 masks, to hospitals in New York and Massachusetts.
- Distribution of PPE to hospitals during public health emergenciesProcured and distributed personal protective equipment, including over 10,000 surgical masks and shipments of KN95 masks, to hospitals in New York and Massachusetts during health crises.
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Industry-Specific Innovation Convenings 2 activities
- Hosting the Bridge Medical SummitHosts the annual "Health Bridge Medical Summit" in Boston since 2011, serving as a platform to promote exchanges in the Sino-US biomedical field, bringing together doctors and biomedical researchers to discuss clinical medicine, basic biomedical science, and translational medicine. This includes specific summits like The Bridge Medical Summit and the Boston Medical Forum.
- Hosting the annual Bridge Medical SummitHosts the annual "Health Bridge Medical Summit" in Boston since 2011, bringing together doctors and biomedical researchers to discuss clinical medicine, basic science, and translational medicine; multiple editions documented including BMS IV, ACMA BMS VI, and earlier phases dating back to 1997.
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CPR and AED Training Programs 1 activity
- CPR InstructionProvides basic CPR instructions for adults and infants in a simulation lab, allowing participants to practice on training mannequins and discuss related topics like Good Samaritan laws.
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Emergency Relief for Youth During Crises 1 activity
- Emergency response and support during disease outbreaksEstablished a 24-hour volunteer expert group to support China’s SARS response on April 1, 2003, and organized fundraising activities in collaboration with other associations.
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Medical Freedom Legal & Advocacy Support 1 activity
- Facilitating Discussions on Medical Ethics and LawFacilitates discussions on the intersection of law and medicine, including ethical dilemmas related to e-cigarettes, healthcare, and cancer.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Delivering free health screenings and consultations in local communitiesProvided free health consultations, hepatitis screenings, and medical advisory services to Boston residents in public spaces such as Chinese supermarkets, MIT, Chinatown, and cultural centers; also supported the Chinese Marathon Sports Delegation with medical services.
- Facilitating international medical exchanges and cooperationOrganized international delegations, including a 15-member visit to China in 1999 that engaged in professional exchanges, signed cooperation agreements, and provided free clinics; also hosted the 1997 "Bridge to Health" academic exchange with over 100 participants.
- International Medical Exchange and AidEngages in international medical exchanges, including a delegation visit to China for professional exchanges, signing cooperation agreements, and providing free clinics. Also established a 24-hour volunteer expert group to support China's fight against SARS and organized fundraising activities.
- Providing Free Health Consultations and ScreeningsOffers free health consultation services and hepatitis screenings for Boston residents in various community settings, including Chinese supermarkets, discount stores, Chinese schools, and cultural centers, and provided medical advisory services to the Chinese Marathon Sports Delegation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
the money
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$21K100%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$3K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$52K
Cash—
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Net assets$52K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 49
who they work with
- Amy Cheung Partner — MD/Ph.D. student at UMass who discussed her program, research, and gave a lab tour.
- Boston Local Hospital Partner — Recipient of PPE donations and focus of coronavirus relief fundraising initiative.
- Chinese Consulate General in Boston Partner — ACMA, as one of the representatives, submitted Boston's anti-SARS donations to Consul General Zhang Hongxi of the Chinese Consulate General in 2003.
- Chinese Consulate in New York Partner — Guests at the ACMA "Bridge to Health" academic exchange conference in May 1997 included representatives from the Chinese Consulate in New York.
- Chinese Medical Association (CMA) Partner — ACMA participated in welcoming Professor Wu Jieping, Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Medical Association (CMA), President of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, along with his delegation, to the United States.
- Chinese Medical Association (CMA) Partner — Motivated by the same desire as the AMA, 40 physicians founded the Chinese Medical Association (CMA) in Shanghai in 1915. The Springfield meeting in 1996 marked a new era of collaboration between healthcare professionals and the inception of the American Chinese Medical Association (ACMA).
- Chinese Ministry of Health Partner — ACMA invited and hosted a delegation of over 10 people from the Beijing Medical Delegation to visit the United States in November 2000.
- Chinese Ministry of Health Partner — ACMA organized a large welcome event for the Chinese medical delegation led by Chinese Minister of Health Zhang Wenkang and Chinese Medical Association Chairman Wu Jieping, who attended the "21st Century East-West Medical Symposium" co-organized by Harvard-MIT in June 2001.
- Chinese Ministry of Health Partner — ACMA participated in an academic discussion with the Chinese Ministry of Health's Harvard Senior Management Cadre Training Class in August 2006.
- Chinese State Drug Administration (SDA) Partner — Invited and hosted a Chinese pharmaceutical delegation in June 2002, including Dai Qingjun, Deputy Director of the Chinese State Drug Administration (SDA).
- Diana Liu Partner — Second-year UMass student who gave a tour of the main study building and emphasized health for medical students.
- Dominos Partner — Provided lunch during the summer camp.
- Dr. Chen Xi Partner — Presented on the causes and treatment of OSA and insomnia using sleep medicine.
- Dr. Chunmei Huang Partner — Led a tour throughout many wings in MGH and explained aspects of hospital operations.
- Dr. Cui Partner — Pediatric psychiatrist who presented on her journey and explained her specialty.
- Dr. Dongdong Yao Partner — Taught about anesthesia and provided hands-on experience in intubating a patient and using an ultrasound.
- Dr. Feng Guo Partner — Presented on functional genomics, gave a lab tour, and discussed research internship opportunities.
- Dr. Haiyun Gong Partner — Pediatrician who explained her job and the fulfilling aspects of pediatrics.
- Dr. Hong Gao Partner — Doctor of internal medicine at Tufts Medical Center, who led a tour and explained doctors' lifestyles.
- Dr. Jia Hua Li Partner — Explained the advantages of learning medicine and opportunities in science and entrepreneurship.
- Dr. Jia Hua Li Partner — Faculty member providing medical education to youth participants.
- Dr. Julia Zhang Partner — Specializes in children with arthritis and explained the signs of joint inflammation.
- Dr. Le Yi Partner — Faculty member introducing the ACMA Youth Internship Program.
- Dr. Qin Partner — Gave an overview of life as a neurologist and the process of becoming a doctor at UMass Medical School.
- Dr. Robert Wu Partner — Introduced to participants at a private practice clinic in Chinatown by Dr. Hong Gao.
- Dr. Tong Zhu Partner — Faculty member delivering lectures on cardiology and medical careers in youth programs.
- Dr. Tong Zhu Partner — Lectured on cardiology and provided hands-on experience of valve surgery during the summer camp.
- Dr. Walter Kim Partner — Explained his experience as a physician-scientist and walked participants through a case presentation.
- Dr. Wei Wang Partner — Taught participants how to present themselves during the medical school application process.
- Dr. Xiaobo Zhou Partner — Supervisor of Dr. Feng Guo, who offered internship opportunities in her lab.
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