Hybrid Learning Model

Organizes and hosts an annual exposition focused on scuba diving, travel, and adventure, providing a platform for industry engagement and public education.

Provides certification and hands-on training for the visual inspection, oxygen cleaning, maintenance, and safe handling of high-pressure cylinders and valves, recognized across multiple industries. Includes in-person training and an eLearning module for theoretical instruction.

Provides time, resources, and aquarium maintenance support to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, contributing to patient well-being through marine life exposure.

Hosts the Diving and Hyperbaric Science Symposium, a continuing education event approved for 5 EMT CEUs by NJ OEMS, including meal provision for attendees.

Hosts an annual free day-long event for high school and college students featuring exhibitors, college programs, speakers, and hands-on demonstrations to educate youth about marine-related careers.

Delivers environmental education to children through art-based learning, including lesson plans, interactive activities, and coloring materials. The program fosters marine awareness and includes an international poster contest for children.

Distributes free downloadable educational materials, including lesson plans and interactive content, to schools and students in locations such as New York, the Philippines, and Anguilla, supporting marine science education globally.

Conducts a 7-hour symposium for public safety diving practitioners that includes best practices training and networking opportunities, with meals provided to attendees.

Offers a grand prize package that includes a scuba diving experience, available only to certified divers, promoting diving participation and safety awareness.

Administers and awards marine-focused scholarships to support students pursuing ocean-related careers, delivered as part of broader youth education initiatives.

Organizes five annual and additional monthly expert-led lectures covering advances and practical approaches in breast imaging, including technologies such as MRI, tomosynthesis, and contrast-enhanced mammography, as well as topics like screening controversies, breast cancer staging, and regulatory compliance. These include both in-person and virtual meetings held throughout the academic year.

Offers CME and ASRT-approved continuing education credits to physicians and radiologic technologists who attend NYBIS lectures, with certificates available online through MSKCC for paid members.

Facilitates networking among breast imaging trainees and specialists through lectures, discussions, mentor panels, and leadership opportunities such as the resident liaison role. Includes dedicated events like an annual October meeting with mentor panels to promote trainee inclusion.

Conducts an annual multi-day scientific conference in both in-person and virtual formats, featuring symposia in nephrology, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders, HIV, dermatologic diseases, malignancies, liver transplantation, cardiac surgery, and the impact of artificial intelligence in medicine; broadcasts the event to hospitals throughout Haiti.

Creates and performs plays and dances for AMHE chapter events and annual conventions; recognized Stephen Hricko for achievements in theater, including performances at the Midtown International Festival in New York City and receipt of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Theater in 2016.

Is developing a healthcare clinic in Darbone near Léogane, Haiti, to serve underserved populations.

Established eight regional chapters across the United States and Canada between 1972 and 2014, including New York, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago, Saint Louis, Montreal, New Jersey, South Florida, and Louisiana; evidence also references chapters in Haiti, indicating expansion beyond North America.

Generates financial resources through member dues, workshops, conferences, fundraising events, grants, and gifts including legacies and endowment funds; uses funds to cover operational expenses, implement approved projects, develop or facilitate grant-funded initiatives, and maintain a reserve fund; manages organizational finances and presents an annual accounting report to the General Assembly.