Mission Statement

The National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, educational and humanitarian organization. Its members are medical professionals of Arab descent, or have a close affinity with individuals of Arabic origin, or demonstrate a commitment to the mission and organizational objectives of NAAMA.

The objectives of NAAMA encompass a wide range of professional, educational, charitable, humanitarian and cultural activities.

Professional and Educational

• To enhance the medical knowledge of the members of NAAMA, to contribute to the medical profession, and to support continuing medical education and research.
• To promote professional relationships among members and organizations of the medical profession in North America and the Arab world.
• To create friendly relationships among health-field professionals who share a common background and who wish to perpetuate pride of heritage.
• To print an official membership directory which can serve as a source of references and information.

Charitable and Humanitarian

• To support professional and educational activities aimed at health education and disease prevention in cooperation with community-based organizations and to support general humanitarian activities.
• To provide and to help coordinate routine and emergency medical care in support of those in need in the Arab world.
• To provide assistance where possible and to serve as an educational resource for medical students and health field-related post-graduate trainees of Arabic descent.
• To sponsor speakers, grants, textbooks and other learning materials for medical schools in the Arab world.

Cultural Enhancement for Members and their Families

• To create activities and programs for NAAMA's youth which highlight their shared Arabic heritage, and to foster community spirit.
• To encourage and promote role models among the health care profession who can help inspire and guide the direction of NAAMA's youth.
• To recognize Arab artistic efforts and endeavors.