NAAMA
2022
RECONNECT
Advancing the Future of Healthcare Together
MAY 6 - 8
PALM SPRINGS, CA
The Team
CONVENTION LEADERSHIP
Amir Shbeeb, MD
Los Angeles Chapter President
Nora Khatib, MD
San Diego Chapter President
Lena Hadaya, PharmD
Convention Chair
Iman Hadaya, MD
Scientific Chair
Scientific Committee
Ahmad Alturjuman, MD
Co-Scientific Moderator
Hassan Bencheqroun, MD
Co-Scientific Moderator
Agenda at a Glance
06
MAY
6:00 PM
Welcome Reception
– Hors d'Oeuvres
06
MAY
7:30 PM
Outdoor Movie Night
– Jumanji with Popcorn Station
07
MAY
6:45 AM
Scientific Convention
– Breakfast & Lunch Included
07
MAY
6:00 PM
Gala Dinner
– DJ & Dancing
08
MAY
9:30 AM
Mother's Day Brunch
– String Trio
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The Venue
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
41000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA
Enjoy a relaxing oasis with a backdrop of mountains and palm trees. This is a family-friendly resort, and we encourage you to bring your loved ones.
A block of rooms has been reserved for our guests at a discounted rate. Please reference NAAMA when making your reservation. This is a first come, first serve offer.
03
13
DAYS
SPEAKERS
150
ATTENDEES
Scientific Schedule
LEARNING FROM THE EXPERTS
Nahidh Hasaniya, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Hassan Bencheqroun, MD
Pulmonology & Critical Care
Islam Abudayyeh, MD
Interventional Cardiology
Ahmad Alturjuman, MD
Interventional Cardiology
BREAKFAST 6:45 - 7:15 am
7:15 - 7:55 am
Preventing Postoperative Mediastinal Adhesions in Congenital Heart Surgery
7:55 - 8:35 am
The New Normal Post-Covid: What does it look like and are you ready for it?
8:35 - 9:15 am
Trans-catheter Valve-in-valve Implants and Long-term Durability
9:15 - 9:55 am
Pitfalls & Clinical Use of Anti-platelet and Anti-thrombotic Agents in Cardiovascular Medicine
BREAK 9:55 - 10:10 am
Tala Al-Rousan, MD, MPH
Family Medicine & Public Health
Mark Hanna, MD
Colorectal Surgery
Tarek Hassanein, MD
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
10:10 - 10:50 am
Refugee Health Research: Pitfalls and Opportunities
10:50 - 11:30 am
Updates in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer 2022
11:30 - 12:00 pm
New Concepts in Fatty Liver
Omar Krad, MD
Ophthalmology
Nora Khatib, MD
Ophthalmology
12:00 - 12:30 pm
The Latest Technology in Vision Correction Surgery
12:30 - 12:50 pm
Test Your Ophthalmology Knowledge: Fact or Fiction?
LUNCH 12:50 - 1:50 pm
Alia Shbeeb, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Hanadi Oughli, MD
Psychiatry
Raed Al-Naser, MD
Pulmonology & Critical Care
Rami Bailony, MD
Internal Medicine
1:50 - 2:30 pm
COVID & Pregnancy
Covid & Pregnancy
2:30 - 3:10 pm
Post-COVID Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation
3:10 - 3:50 pm
Post COVID-19 Long Term Pulmonary Complications
3:50 - 4:30 pm
General Updates in Obesity Medicine
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Accreditation and Designation
This activity is planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA). NAAMA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NAAMA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Attendees should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.