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DOMINICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133972548 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE E70 · Health Care · Micro (<$100K) · dmanewyork.com
revenue
$69K
expenses
$90K
net assets
$37K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To Promote and Update Medical Professional Matter

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association founded in 1997 to support Dominican physicians in the U.S. and improve health outcomes in the Dominican community. Provides continuing medical education, mentorship for internationally trained doctors, and community health outreach in New York City. Also organizes medical missions to underserved areas in the Dominican Republic.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

EDUCA
Community education program led by Dr. Roberto Morán that delivers health lectures in churches, schools, and media outlets on disease prevention and common health issues affecting New Yorkers
Medical Missions
Organizes medical outreach events in underserved areas of the Dominican Republic, such as the planned November operation in Las Piedras, Boca Chica
Monthly Medical Conferences and Annual Symposia
Hosts continuing education events for members and the public on disease prevention, early intervention, counseling, and treatment of common conditions in the NYC Dominican population
Professional Development Activities
Provides mentorship, consultation, and support for newly arrived Dominican physicians to help them pass U.S. medical licensing boards and integrate into the local medical community
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Medical Professional Education & Training 2 activities
    • Medical education for professionals and the public
      Hosts monthly medical conferences and annual symposia to educate medical professionals and the public on disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of common conditions affecting New York City residents.
    • Support for foreign-trained Dominican physicians
      Provides academic and professional support to foreign-trained doctors from the Dominican Republic to help them pass U.S. medical licensing exams and integrate into the local medical community in New York City.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Community education through seminars and workshops
      Conducts community training and education via seminars, workshops, forums, and special initiatives on current health and educational topics tied to community events in New York City.
  • Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
    • Community public health education and counseling
      Delivers disease prevention information, health education, and counseling in community settings such as schools, churches, sports groups, and media outlets; has conducted this work for 18 years as a public health consultant and community educator in New York City.
  • Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
    • International medical mission in Dominican Republic
      Organizes and conducts a medical mission in Las Piedras, Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, providing medical services and community health support; the next mission was scheduled for November.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$69K
Contributions & grants$17K24%
Program service revenue$49K71%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$90K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
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balance sheet
Total assets$37K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$37K
2 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +34.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Leonardo Paula — Executive Director
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Dr. Francisco Roa Partner — Board Secretary of the Dominican Medical Association, coordinating event outreach and ticket information.
  • Dr. Roberto Morán Partner — Co-President and leader of the EDUCA community education program.
  • centros médicos públicos y privados Partner — Collaborates with public and private medical centers to integrate foreign-trained doctors into the local medical community.
  • centros médicos públicos y privados Partner — Collaborates with public and private medical centers to integrate foreign-trained physicians into the local medical community.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Embedded Medical Education
    methodology: community-embedded_medical_education
    By embedding medical professionals as educators and consultants within trusted community institutions like churches and schools, we improve health literacy and access, because familiarity and cultural alignment increase trust and engagement with public health initiatives.
  • Cultural-Affirming Community Education
    methodology: cultural-affirming_community_education
    By delivering community education that centers Dominican identity and cultural pride, we strengthen community cohesion and resource mobilization, because culturally resonant programming increases participation and collective efficacy in health and social initiatives.
  • Professional Integration Through Partnerships
    methodology: professional_integration_through_partnerships
    By preparing immigrant Dominican physicians for U.S. medical licensing exams and connecting them with public and private medical centers, we increase their successful integration into the U.S. healthcare system, because structured support and institutional partnerships reduce barriers to licensure and employment.