Date
October 3rd, 2026
Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Whos Invitied?
Everyone!
The NAAMA NextGen National Summit is our headline conference hosted by students, for students
Professional development. Innovation. Research
About the Summit
The largest gathering of Arab American healthcare students
The NAAMA NextGen National Summit brings together students from every chapter for a day built around mentorship, research, and community. Whether you're pre-health, in medical school, or somewhere in between, the Summit is where the next generation of Arab American healthcare leaders connects.
Expect keynote sessions from physician leaders, hands-on professional development workshops, a student research showcase, and plenty of space to build the relationships that carry careers forward.
What to Expect
Program & Schedule
- Omar Fehmi — NAAMA NextGen National Co-Chair
- Marwan Abouljoud, MD — Benson Ford Chair, Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery, Henry Ford Health
- John Ayanian, MD, MPP — Director, Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan
- Natasha Bagdasarian, MD, MPH — Chief Medical Executive, State of Michigan
- Usamah Mossallam, MD, MBA — Vice President & Medical Director, International Initiatives, Henry Ford Health
- Emad Abou Arab, MD — Assistant Chair, Department of Family Medicine, Michigan Medicine
- Morhaf Al Achkar, MD, PhD — Associate Center Director for Education, Karmanos Cancer Institute
- Ali Dabaja, MD — Director of Medical Education, Designated Institutional Official (DIO), Henry Ford St. John Hospital
- Tamam Mohamad, MD — NAAMA MI President, NAAMA National President-Elect
- Anoop Chhina, MD — Residency Program Director, Henry Ford Health
- Yolanda Helfrich, MD — Residency Program Director, Michigan Medicine
- Laura Hopson, MD, MEd — Associate Chair of Education, Michigan Medicine
- Usamah Mossallam, MD, MBA — Vice President & Medical Director, Henry Ford Health
- David Hughes, MD, FACS — Residency Program Director, Michigan Medicine
- Odaliz Abreu Lanfranco, MD — Residency Program Director, Henry Ford Health
- Tamam Mohamad, MD — Clinical Professor, Cardiology, WSU/DMC
- Shahzad Mian, MD — Chair, Michigan Medicine
- Aws Hammad, MD — Assistant Program Director, Orthopedic Surgery Corewell Health
- Brandon King, MD — Assistant Program Director, Orthopedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health
- Elizabeth Dailey, MD — Clinical Assistant Professor, Michigan Medicine
- Ali Dabaja, MD — Residency Program Director, Henry Ford Health
Bushra Nimer — NAAMA NextGen Member
- Becky Weeks, MA — Director of Admissions, University of Michigan Medical School
- Abhinav Krishnan, PhD, MPH — Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, OUWB
- Ray Wilson, MSA — Director of Medical School Admissions, OUWB
- Amber Heard-Booth, PhD — Assistant Dean of Admissions, MSU College of Human Medicine
Our History
7 Years of Excellency
From humble beginnings and COVID-era Zoom conferences, the National Summit has grown tremendously in the years since its inception
Learn About Previous SummitsMark Your Calendar
Key Dates & Deadlines
Registration Opens
June 26, 2026
Registration opens for all attendees. Secure your spot at the before tickets run out!
Abstract Deadline
Aug 28, 2026
Final day to submit research abstracts for poster and oral presentation consideration.
Summit Weekend
Oct 3rd, 2026
Keynotes, workshops, and our research symposium, in Ann Arbor!
Email National@naamanextgen.com with any questions!
RegisterMeet your future colleagues and friends.
Join the largest community of Arab American healthcare students. Access scholarships, national events, and a network across 50+ universities.