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NAAMA NextGen National Summit

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The NAAMA NextGen Annual National Summit is a hallmark event for the Arab-American community. It aims to connect the NAAMA NextGen community as well as educate and empower aspiring healthcare professionals in the context of their Arab American identity. Founded on May 12, 2018 by then NAAMA President Dr. Rouba Ali-Fehmi, the summit has grown to host many esteemed speakers such as medical school deans, CNN correspondents, medical school admissions staff, prominent researchers, hospital department chairs, and chief executives of major hospital systems. The most recent summit hosted over 200 attendees at the Vangaurd in Ann Arbor Michigan. To learn more about the summit read below and become a member to receive updates on upcoming events!

Registration for the 7th Summit on October 3rd, 2026 is now open! (see below for details)

7th Annual Summit

Michigan League, Ann Arbor MI

October 3rd, 2026!

Abstract Submissions Now Open!
Deadline: July 24th, 2026
For Response: by Aug 17th, 2026

6th Annual Summit

Vanguard Hotel, Ann Arbor MI

September 20-21. 2023

Attendance: 200

5th Annual Summit

Michigan League, Ann Arbor MI

October 8th. 2022

Attendance: 200

1st Annual Gala

University of Michigan Museum of Art

October 8th, 2022

Attendance: 100

4th Annual Summit

Zoom

June 12/13. 2021

Attendance: 150

3rd Annual Summit

The Henry Hotel, Dearborn MI

February 8th, 2020

Attendance: 130

2nd Annual Summit

Location: The Henry Hotel, Dearborn MI

Date: February 16th, 2019

Attendance: 100

1st Annual Summit

The Henry Hotel, Dearborn MI

Date: October 8th, 2018

Attendance: 80

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