Islamic Medical Association of North America
The mission of IMANA is to provide a forum and resource for Muslim physicians and other health care professionals in the United States and Canada.IMANA was founded by physicians Mobin Akhtar, Bashir Zikria, and Amjad Ali in 1967 as branch of the Muslims Students Association.After the tsunami hit Indonesia in December 2004, IMANA sent a medical relief team to the region, and shortly thereafter established a clinic to replace several hospitals in Banda Aceh that had been destroyed.In addition, they are sending medical relief teams to the region, consisting of doctors and healthcare professionals from all over North America.Speakers at various IMANA conferences have included notable physicians, medical professionals, Muslims in various fields and government dignitaries.
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