Founded in 1947, The Japanese American Medical Association (JAMA) is a Southern California non-profit, tax-exempt organization, comprised of physicians and spouses.  JAMA’s physicians are involved in 46 medical specialties and subspecialties, and practice either in a private practice-based or university-based setting.

JAMA’s purposes are to maintain and advance the professionalism of its physicians in the communities of Southern California and to promote the social relationships of its members and spouses.

JAMA’s members are active in:

• Providing excellent medical care to their communities
• Serving as faculty members at major medical university hospitals
• Engaging as innovators and inventors in their respective fields
• Providing educational seminars for its members
• Supporting community events in health-related endeavors

~ Atomic-Bomb Survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (Hibakusha Program)

~ Nichibei Doctor’s Group to assist Japanese physicians and their families during their stay in Los Angeles

~ Cooperation with the Japanese community health events

• Publishing JAMA’s history during and after the internment period; the final product, Silent Scars of Healing Hands, is available at the Japanese American National Museum

Cooperating with Pan-American Nikkei Medical Association to stimulate international research and teaching courses

Our Mission Statement:

• To provide a setting for professional education, networking, and social interaction for our members.
• To promote excellence of health care and service to our communities.
• To support medical students and physicians-in-training.
• To preserve and transmit our legacy

The criteria for the scholarship will be based on academic achievement, financial need, and the applicant’s interest in serving the Japanese American community.

Dear Prospective Applicant:

The Japanese American Medical Association (JAMA), a professional organization of physicians and surgeons in Los Angeles, is pleased to offer scholarships for medical students in their first, second, or third year of study.  The person(s), awarded the scholarship, receives up to $5000 to aid his/ her financial needs.  In addition, their names are inscribed onto our Scholarship Plaque that is displayed at our annual social events. 

Please note that the due date for the completed application is Friday April 30, 2021.

The criteria for the scholarship will be based on academic achievement, financial need, and the applicant’s interest in serving the Japanese American Community.

If you would like to request an application, or if you have questions, you may contact me at the e-mail address listed below.

Sincerely,

Gordon H. Sasaki, MD, FACS

Chairman, JAMA Scholarship Selection Committee

lmellinger@drsasaki.com