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Since its inception in 2002, the Russian American Medical Association (RAMA) has been truly inspired to help Russian American physicians and RAMA supporters from many parts of the world to excel in patient care, education and research and to pursue their aspirations in professional, humanitarian and community affairs. RAMA is carrying out a unique mission and is proud to be widely recognized for it contribution to the world healthcare.

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RAMA lectures for TOMSK Perinatal Center are now available FYR

RAMA and Tomsk Perinatal Center has been successfully collaborating for the last two years and... Read More...

RAMA lectures for TOMSK Perinatal Center are now available FYR

RAMA and Tomsk Perinatal Center has been successfully collaborating for the last two years and together has made a great progress in improving perinatal care in Tomsk. Since its beginnings when RAMA and Tomsk Regional Perinatal Center started a long-term collaboration in the field of Neonatology, RAMA conducted a series of joint educational and professional activities, including but not limited to visits of specialists from the TPC to the clinics in Cleveland, Ohio video-conferences, and RAMA medical missions to Tomsk. RAMA doctors continue holding lectures and sharing their experience on providing US standard care for prematurely born babies. The goal of the project is to decrease morbidity and mortality in this category of patients due to misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment. View our archive HERE

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RAMA medical group arrived in Tomsk

Rama continues its work with the Perinatal Center in Tomsk. Four specialsts have landed in Tomsk to... Read More...

RAMA medical group arrived in Tomsk

Rama continues its work with the Perinatal Center in Tomsk. Four specialsts have landed in Tomsk to help Perinatal Center continue their education and professional development. The RAMA group includes: Donna Hathorn RN, PhD, Associate Professor of Nursing at the Southeastern Louisiana University;Nicole Andrea Thompson-Bowie, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, from Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami FlNNP-BC, PNP. She NRP and STABLE lead instructor and is responsible for management of critical neonates in a level 4 NICU, attending all high risk deliveries. Shelley Drummond, MD, a Neonatologist from the Kidz Medical Services, Miami, Florida.

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RAMA bridges Russian and American doctors

RAMA's own, Dr. Boris Vinogradsky and other RAMA members were invited to go to Sochi to support the... Read More...

RAMA bridges Russian and American doctors

RAMA's own, Dr. Boris Vinogradsky and other RAMA members were invited to go to Sochi to support the Team USA. The group appreciated this unique opportunity and successfully collaboratied with their professional colleagues overseas. This event represents a true recognition of RAMA serving as a bridge between Russian and American doctors.

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RAMA released new brochures in English and Russian

RAMA released two newly updated brochures in Russian and English. Read about RAMA history and... Read More...

RAMA released new brochures in English and Russian

RAMA released two newly updated brochures in Russian and English. Read about RAMA history and active involvement in the international healthcare improvement quest. More than eight thousand members of RAMA and its followers have been supporting its mission and participated in its activity since its inception in 2002.

RAMA is very diverse: beyond doctors and practitioners located in 40 US states, there are scientists, researchers, students, other industry related professionals and businessmen from the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Israel, India, Russia, Byelorussia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and other countries. As a non-profit, non-political, pro-educational organization focused on medical education, missionary work and patient care improvement throughout the world RAMA strives to make a difference for patients in US and internationally. Learn about our medical missions and plans for the future. Read Brochures here: RUSSIAN - ENGLISH.

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Join RAMA Webinars

RAMA has started offering Webinars: The "Sharing the Knowledge" series. Subscribe to our e-mail... Read More...

Join RAMA Webinars

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RAMA has started offering Webinars: The "Sharing the Knowledge" series. Subscribe to our e-mail newsletters, attend or present.
Recent series of webinars have been conducted by RAMA neonatologists for the Tomsk Perinatal Center. Send your request to join to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Your subject header should say: WEBINAR Bridge Request

The topics planned for 2014 include the following:

№

Topics

Date

1

Bacterial infections in neonates. Neonatal Sepsis: Early and late onset. Diagnosis and treatment.

Jan

Donna Hathorn, PhD

2

PDA (patent ductus arteriosus) in preterm neonates. Diagnosis and management

Feb

Anatoly Ilizarov, MD

3

Enteral Nutrition for the VLBW neonates. . Feeding protocol

March

4

BPD (Bronchopulmonary dysplasia)Diagnosis, management (acute phases and f/u treatment)

April

Ecaterina Sartina. MD

5

Neonatal respiratory distress in term and preterm infants, differential diagnosis and management in DR and NICU. Delivery room NRP protocol. Criteria for the CPAP, assisted ventilation, surfactant treatment. _

May

Anatoly Ilizarov, MD

6

Current approach to the Pain and sedation in the NICU.

June

7

Transitioning from fetus to the term neonate.

Brain injury of the term neonates Asphyxia, HIE. Pathophysiology. (Multyorgan failure is part of the asphyxia syndrome)

July

8

HIV infection

August

9

Hemostatic disorders in newborns. Transfution tactics in neonatology. Red blood cell transfusions in newborns

September

10

Infusion therapy. Prenatal feeding.

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Nutrition Management of the Newborn

Oktober
Donna Hathorn, PhD

11

Shock and Hypotension in the Newborn.

November

Ecaterina Sartina, MD

12

Seizures in newborns.

December
Vladimir Burdjalov. MD

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RAMA work in Russia

Review our brochure about RAMA international activity. Join our missions for better health care... Read More...

RAMA work in Russia

Review our brochure about RAMA international activity. Join our missions for better health care worldwide.

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RAMA receives national award!

RAMA work in Russia was recognized again for its work in Kemerovo, Russia! On January 25, at the... Read More...

RAMA receives national award!

RAMA work in Russia was recognized again for its work in Kemerovo, Russia! On January 25, at the Russian Embassy in Washington/DC, RAMA received a 2011 Silver Archer Award - www.luchnik.ru/news/990 - the Russian national award for our humanitarian work and medical missions in Siberia.
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Vladimir Pozner in Cleveland

RAMA is partnering with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Council of World Affairs to bring this... Read More...

Vladimir Pozner in Cleveland

RAMA is partnering with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Council of World Affairs to bring this free event to the Russian Speaking professional community. Please send your VIP ticket reservation requests to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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Take your prep to the next level with Kaplan's free resources.

Take your prep to the next level with Kaplan's free resources. Each of these tools has been... Read More...

Take your prep to the next level with Kaplan's free resources.

Take your prep to the next level with Kaplan's free resources. Each of these tools has been crafted to help you succeed on the USMLE and beyond.

ResidencyPrep is designed specifically for non-US IMG participating in the NRMP Residency Match cycle.
It offers 16 hours of instruction targeting issues IMGs commonly face, and 3 simulated interviews and feedback on presentation skills.

In addition, participants will also receive 3 rounds of feedback on their residency application, interview responses, and personal statement from ResidencyPrep Consultants who have Program Director experience. This is a tremendous preparation aid for IMGs so they can make their strongest showing to Program Directors! See the hyperlinked Short Sheet for more details.

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№	Topics	Date
1	Bacterial infections in neonates. Neonatal Sepsis: Early and late onset. Diagnosis and treatment.	Jan Donna Hathorn, PhD
2	PDA (patent ductus arteriosus) in preterm neonates. Diagnosis and management	Feb Anatoly Ilizarov, MD
3	Enteral Nutrition for the VLBW neonates. . Feeding protocol	March
4	BPD (Bronchopulmonary dysplasia)Diagnosis, management (acute phases and f/u treatment)	April Ecaterina Sartina. MD
5	Neonatal respiratory distress in term and preterm infants, differential diagnosis and management in DR and NICU. Delivery room NRP protocol. Criteria for the CPAP, assisted ventilation, surfactant treatment. _	May Anatoly Ilizarov, MD
6	Current approach to the Pain and sedation in the NICU.	June
7	Transitioning from fetus to the term neonate. Brain injury of the term neonates Asphyxia, HIE. Pathophysiology. (Multyorgan failure is part of the asphyxia syndrome)	July
8	HIV infection	August
9	Hemostatic disorders in newborns. Transfution tactics in neonatology. Red blood cell transfusions in newborns	September
10	Infusion therapy. Prenatal feeding. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Nutrition Management of the Newborn	Oktober Donna Hathorn, PhD
11	Shock and Hypotension in the Newborn.	November Ecaterina Sartina, MD
12	Seizures in newborns.	December Vladimir Burdjalov. MD