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From special events and celebrations to vibrant parades and memorable journeys to Greece — discover the people, friendships, and shared experiences that have shaped the Society’s history and enduring legacy.

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The Certificate of Incorporation of The Hellenic Medical Society of New York, Inc., filed with the State of New York in 1936. — FROM THE ARCHIVES · 1936 The Certificate of Incorporation of The Hellenic Medical Society of New York, Inc., filed with the State of New York in 1936.

Dr. George N. Papanicolaou, co-founder of HMS and pioneer of the Pap test, in his laboratory at Cornell. — FROM THE ARCHIVES Dr. George N. Papanicolaou, co-founder of HMS and pioneer of the Pap test, in his laboratory at Cornell.

Dr. Papanicolaou at his desk, surrounded by his diplomas and microscope. — FROM THE ARCHIVES Dr. Papanicolaou at his desk, surrounded by his diplomas and microscope.

Dr. Papanicolaou with his laboratory team. — FROM THE ARCHIVES Dr. Papanicolaou with his laboratory team.

In New York with Greek company — Dr. Papanicolaou alongside journalist and author Kostis Bastias. — FROM THE ARCHIVES In New York with Greek company — Dr. Papanicolaou alongside journalist and author Kostis Bastias.

Members and guests at an early HMS gala — the annual tradition began in 1969. — FROM THE ARCHIVES · 1970s Members and guests at an early HMS gala — the annual tradition began in 1969.

The gala dinner table in the 1970s. — FROM THE ARCHIVES · 1970s The gala dinner table in the 1970s.

HMS members and their guests at a Society gala.* — FROM THE ARCHIVES · 1970s HMS members and their guests at a Society gala.*

Dedication of the Papanicolaou bust at Cornell Medical College, with Archbishop Iakovos — 1979. — FROM THE ARCHIVES · 1979 Dedication of the Papanicolaou bust at Cornell Medical College, with Archbishop Iakovos — 1979.

A replica of the Papanicolaou bust, later presented to the University of Athens. — FROM THE ARCHIVES A replica of the Papanicolaou bust, later presented to the University of Athens.

HMS members and scholars gather in the 1980s. — FROM THE ARCHIVES · 1980s HMS members and scholars gather in the 1980s.

A tree planting ceremony with the Archbishop.* — FROM THE ARCHIVES A tree planting ceremony with the Archbishop.*

From the HMS archives.* — FROM THE ARCHIVES From the HMS archives.*

The Hippocratic Oath Ceremony — April 19, 2026, New York City. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM 2026 The Hippocratic Oath Ceremony — April 19, 2026, New York City.

HMS past Presidents with a Gala honoree. — GALA NIGHTS HMS past Presidents with a Gala honoree.

The HMS Board and Symposium leadership, with presenting sponsor Bank of America. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM 2026 The HMS Board and Symposium leadership, with presenting sponsor Bank of America.

A Symposium honoree receives the golden laurel. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM 2026 A Symposium honoree receives the golden laurel.

Women leaders in medicine at the 2026 Symposium. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM 2026 Women leaders in medicine at the 2026 Symposium.

A Young Professional presents his abstract on the Symposium stage. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM 2026 A Young Professional presents his abstract on the Symposium stage.

The Venous Symposium in New York City, founded and co-directed by HMS President Dr. Antonios Gasparis. — VENOUS SYMPOSIUM The Venous Symposium in New York City, founded and co-directed by HMS President Dr. Antonios Gasparis.

HMS Board, Members and Supporters of the Society at a community event — COMMUNITY LECTURE HMS Board, Members and Supporters of the Society at a community event

Scholarship recipients with the HMS Board at the sold-out 89th Scholarship Gala, Cipriani 42nd Street. — 89TH SCHOLARSHIP GALA Scholarship recipients with the HMS Board at the sold-out 89th Scholarship Gala, Cipriani 42nd Street.

Scholarship recipients take the stage at the Annual Scholarship Gala. — SCHOLARSHIP GALA Scholarship recipients take the stage at the Annual Scholarship Gala.

Golden laurels honor extraordinary achievement at the Gala. — GALA NIGHTS Golden laurels honor extraordinary achievement at the Gala.

Guests at the Annual Scholarship Gala. — GALA NIGHTS Guests at the Annual Scholarship Gala.

Scholarship recipients at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital. — SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT Scholarship recipients at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital.

Scholars with their certificates — Scholarship Night. — SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT Scholars with their certificates — Scholarship Night.

Scholarship Committee Members congratulate HMS Scholarship Recipients — SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT Scholarship Committee Members congratulate HMS Scholarship Recipients

An HMS scholar graduates from the Medical School of Athens. — OUR SCHOLARS An HMS scholar graduates from the Medical School of Athens.

Graduation day in Athens — family celebrates an HMS scholar. — OUR SCHOLARS Graduation day in Athens — family celebrates an HMS scholar.

Greek medical students on clinical rotation at Johns Hopkins through the VSLO program. — YOUNG PROFESSIONALS · VSLO Greek medical students on clinical rotation at Johns Hopkins through the VSLO program.

HMS Young Professionals at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. — YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HMS Young Professionals at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School.

A Young Professional at work in the operating room. — YOUNG PROFESSIONALS A Young Professional at work in the operating room.

Hands-on surgical training. — YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Hands-on surgical training.

Scrubbed in and ready. — YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Scrubbed in and ready.

Morning conference during orthopaedic residency. — YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Morning conference during orthopaedic residency.

Between cases. — YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Between cases.

Summer movie night in Bryant Park. — YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Summer movie night in Bryant Park.

Dr. Alex Spyropoulos and Dr. Ioanna Kosmidou at the 2026 Hippocratic Medical Symposium. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM Dr. Alex Spyropoulos and Dr. Ioanna Kosmidou at the 2026 Hippocratic Medical Symposium.

HMS Benefactors George and Nitzia Logothetis show their support for the inaugural Symposium — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM HMS Benefactors George and Nitzia Logothetis show their support for the inaugural Symposium

Dr. George Dangas, Dr. Stavros Zanos, Dr. Theodoros Zanos, and Dr. Stavros Mountantonakis on stage. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM Dr. George Dangas, Dr. Stavros Zanos, Dr. Theodoros Zanos, and Dr. Stavros Mountantonakis on stage.

Honoree Dr. Roxana Mehran, center, surrounded by colleagues. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM Honoree Dr. Roxana Mehran, center, surrounded by colleagues.

Honoree Dr. Nicos Labropoulos delivers his presentation. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM Honoree Dr. Nicos Labropoulos delivers his presentation.

Dr. Nicos Labropoulos and President Dr. Antonios Gasparis in a Q&A session, moderated by Dr. Ageliki Vouyouka. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM Dr. Nicos Labropoulos and President Dr. Antonios Gasparis in a Q&A session, moderated by Dr. Ageliki Vouyouka.

Niki F. Brisnovali during her winning abstract presentation. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM Niki F. Brisnovali during her winning abstract presentation.

A full house at the Symposium. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM A full house at the Symposium.

Art as a Healing Partner — Phytobiosomes by Costas Picadas on exhibit. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM Art as a Healing Partner — Phytobiosomes by Costas Picadas on exhibit.

Attendees visit the exhibitor booths. — HIPPOCRATIC MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM Attendees visit the exhibitor booths.

89th Scholarship Gala, Guests attend in support of HMS’s mission — 89TH SCHOLARSHIP GALA 89th Scholarship Gala, Guests attend in support of HMS’s mission

Scholarship recipients on stage at Cipriani. — 89TH SCHOLARSHIP GALA Scholarship recipients on stage at Cipriani.

Recipients, board members, and benefactors of the 89th Annual Gala. — 89TH SCHOLARSHIP GALA Recipients, board members, and benefactors of the 89th Annual Gala.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros addresses the Gala. — 89TH SCHOLARSHIP GALA His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros addresses the Gala.

Golden laurel honors for distinguished colleagues. — 89TH SCHOLARSHIP GALA Golden laurel honors for distinguished colleagues.

A scholarship recipient receives her award. — 89TH SCHOLARSHIP GALA A scholarship recipient receives her award.

Scholars gather on stage for the evening’s presentation. — 89TH SCHOLARSHIP GALA Scholars gather on stage for the evening’s presentation.

Remarks from the podium at the 89th Annual Gala. — 89TH SCHOLARSHIP GALA Remarks from the podium at the 89th Annual Gala.

Greek dancing closes the night, as tradition demands. — 89TH SCHOLARSHIP GALA Greek dancing closes the night, as tradition demands.

Marching down Fifth Avenue at the Greek Independence Day Parade. — HELLENIC PARADE Marching down Fifth Avenue at the Greek Independence Day Parade.

Behind the "Established 1936" banner on Fifth Avenue. — HELLENIC PARADE Behind the "Established 1936" banner on Fifth Avenue.

A new generation carries the banner. — HELLENIC PARADE A new generation carries the banner.

Member families at the Hellenic Parade. — HELLENIC PARADE Member families at the Hellenic Parade.

HMS honorees receive diplomas at the Asklepieion. — HIPPOCRATIC WEEK · KOS HMS honorees receive diplomas at the Asklepieion.

Signing the ΑΔΕΛΦΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ fraternization accord with colleagues in Greece. — HIPPOCRATIC WEEK · KOS Signing the ΑΔΕΛΦΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ fraternization accord with colleagues in Greece.

Board members at a Society Gala night. — GALA NIGHTS Board members at a Society Gala night.

Gala Night honoring the women of the Society. — GALA NIGHTS Gala Night honoring the women of the Society.

Golden laurel honors at the Gala Night honoring women in medicine. — GALA NIGHTS Golden laurel honors at the Gala Night honoring women in medicine.

Past gala honorees with their golden laurels. — GALA NIGHTS Past gala honorees with their golden laurels.

Scholars and members at a past Scholarship Gala. — GALA NIGHTS Scholars and members at a past Scholarship Gala.

HMS members march up Fifth Avenue — Greek Independence Day Parade 2025. — GREEK PARADE HMS members march up Fifth Avenue — Greek Independence Day Parade 2025.

A Young Professionals member at the Greek Parade. — GREEK PARADE A Young Professionals member at the Greek Parade.

Marching down Fifth Avenue at the Greek Independence Day Parade. — HELLENIC PARADE Marching down Fifth Avenue at the Greek Independence Day Parade.

The laurel crowning at the Hippocratic Oath Ceremony in Greece. — HIPPOCRATIC OATH · GREECE The laurel crowning at the Hippocratic Oath Ceremony in Greece.

HMS honorees with their diplomas at the ancient Asklepieion. — HIPPOCRATIC OATH · GREECE HMS honorees with their diplomas at the ancient Asklepieion.

The Hippocratic Oath Ceremony at the ancient Asklepieion of Kos. — HIPPOCRATIC OATH · GREECE The Hippocratic Oath Ceremony at the ancient Asklepieion of Kos.

The ceremonial procession, palm fronds in hand. — HIPPOCRATIC OATH · GREECE The ceremonial procession, palm fronds in hand.

The Young Professionals Committee’s first meeting — June 23, 2026. — YOUNG PROFESSIONALS The Young Professionals Committee’s first meeting — June 23, 2026.

Scholarship recipients gather with the Board on Zoom. — YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Scholarship recipients gather with the Board on Zoom.

A VSLO student on clinical rotation at a U.S. hospital. — YOUNG PROFESSIONALS A VSLO student on clinical rotation at a U.S. hospital.

The HMS Board with the Greek Minister of Health. — COMMUNITY The HMS Board with the Greek Minister of Health.

HMS visits George Logothetis and the Libra Group — January 2026. — COMMUNITY HMS visits George Logothetis and the Libra Group — January 2026.

Mentors and mentees at the Society’s mentorship luncheon. — COMMUNITY Mentors and mentees at the Society’s mentorship luncheon.

Past presidents of the Hellenic Medical Society. — COMMUNITY Past presidents of the Hellenic Medical Society.

HMS past President Dr. Panos Manolas meets with Greek Prime Minister Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis — COMMUNITY HMS past President Dr. Panos Manolas meets with Greek Prime Minister Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis

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The 89th Annual Scholarship Gala

Relive the sold-out evening at Cipriani 42nd Street — December 20, 2025 — in this extended-length film.

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