The Japanese Medical Society of America was originally established in 1973 as the Japanese Medical Society of New York. Originally created so that members could help and refer one another. Members include medical professionals, dentist, nurses, other health care workers, residents, students and friends. The Society, in keeping with its theme of helping one another, administers and distributes a variety of scholarships to medical, dental and nursing students. Full members, student members, honorary members, affiliates, corporate members and friends make for a dynamic and interesting network of people and organizations. All who partake in the Societys events are rewarded with fellowship and information of a quality and type that are enjoyable, enlightening and useful.