News & Announcements

SIPNA Executive Committee Nominations for May 2026–May 2028 Term

In accordance with SIPNA’s traditions and bylaws, SIPNA’s Board of Election is pleased to announce the nominations received to date for the SIPNA Executive Committee for the May 2026–May 2028 term:

• President: Dr. Dennis Gelyana
• President-Elect: Dr. Mehran Motamed
• Alternate Member / Past President: Dr. Morteza Nadjafi
• Secretary: Dr. Reza Eskandari
• Treasurer: Dr. Ali Shamie

Through this official notice, we invite eligible members who are interested in serving SIPNA to step forward and nominate themselves for consideration in the upcoming election.

Deadline for submission of nominations: May 6, 2026.

This year, voting will take place during the Annual Meeting, both in person and online.

If any eligible member wishes to be nominated, please notify the Board of Election by email at info@sipna.net before the stated deadline.

Sincerely, The Board of Trustees

43rd Annual Meeting Report Published

Full report from the May 22, 2025 meeting in Los Angeles covering virtual activities, featured presentations, APA Persian Heritage Caucus efforts, bylaw revisions, and strategic recommendations.

Read the full report →

Virtual Cultural & Professional Series

SIPNA hosted literary sessions (Hedayat), heritage seminars (color symbolism), cinema discussions (Mehrjui, Majidi), and residency application workshops for young Iranian physicians.