THE GENERAL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE (I) TO ENGENDER AND ENHANCE THE FELLOWSHIP OF ITS MEMBERS AND OTHERS THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN FORUMS, SYMPOSIA, AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS; (II) TO FACILITATE MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ADVANCEMENT; (III) TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL/EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY MEDICAL STUDENTS; AND (IV) TO PROMOTE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN THE UNDERDEVELOPED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.