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Friday, 24 July 2009 23:23 |
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The Myanmar Medical Association is the only professional body of medically qualified doctors in Myanmar. It is a non-governmental organization which operates on its own budget generated from its activities and membership fees. The MMA was founded in 1949. Today it has over 8000 members it has a total of 80 branches throughout the country. All the specialties are represented in the MMA as Specialty Societies which total 26 in number. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 December 2009 10:03 |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 24 July 2009 23:11 |
- To promote and advance the Science of Medicine.
- To promote continuing medical education and medical research among the medical profession.
- To promote cooperation and foster a fraternal spirit among its members.
- To safeguard the honour and dignity of the medical profession.
- To maintain a high ethical standard among the medical profession.
- To promote international fraternization of the medical profession.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 December 2009 09:55 |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 24 July 2009 23:10 |
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The Buddhist Section of the Myanmar Medical Association was born out of a strong desire of pioneer doctors who had practiced meditation at the Mahasi Sasana Yeitha to have a place for meditation sessions within the premises of the MMA. After a request, permission granted, and the MMA Buddhist Association was officially formed on 2-4-80 after an Opening Ceremony, presided by the Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw.
There are roughly about 40 – 60 members. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 December 2009 09:29 |
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