Mission Russian American Medical Association (RAMA) was created to facilitate and enable Russian American physicians and other Russian-speaking health care professionals to excel in patient care, teaching and research, and to pursue their aspirations in professional, humanitarian and community affairs. Russian American Medical Association was founded and incorporated in 2002. Vision Our vision is to promote professional solidarity in the pursuit of excellence in patient care, teaching and research and bring the best of medical knowledge and experience from American and Russian healthcare professionals, scientists and businessmen to foster productive international cooperation. Values Respect for human dignity. Commitment to collegiality and ethical conduct. Promote the professional advancement of colleagues. Commitment to community service. Goals Educate and strive for academic excellence Promote humanitarian work Create a professional community Representation RAMA wants to enable its members to: Provide the best patient care with compassion. Maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Help patients to become fully informed and empowered partners. Maintain their professional pride in the practice of medicine. Advocate for professional freedom. Advance their knowledge through continuing medical education. Remain current and knowledgeable in contemporary and anticipated legislative and regulatory changes impacting on the practice of medicine.