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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
5th Annual Summit
Michigan League, Ann Arbor MI
October 8th. 2022
Attendance: 200
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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