48th National Medical
Convention 2026
September 4–6, 2026·Baylor College of Medicine · 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, Texas 77030
About the Convention
Arab American Health, Front and Center
The National Arab American Medical Association's 48th annual convention convenes clinicians, trainees, researchers, and community leaders to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and advance health equity — over Labor Day weekend in Houston, Texas.
Dental Program
A Dedicated Dental Scientific Program
NAAMA introduces a full Dental Scientific Program — Saturday, September 5. Open to dentists and all active medical professionals; one registration covers every track. Organized and moderated by Dr. Bader Abdeen, DDS.
HPDP
Arab American Health, Front and Center
Organized by Dr. Ahmed Thabet, MD, PhD in conjunction with the Egyptian American Society — a morning of mentorship and career-building panels for students, IMGs, residents, fellows, and early-career professionals. Sunday, September 6.
Call for Submissions
Submit Your Research or Artwork
We welcome scientific abstracts, poster presentations, and — for the first time — literary and artistic contributions. Open to clinicians, researchers, trainees, students, and community partners.
Deadline: June 15, 2026.
Convention Hotel
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
We welcome scientific abstracts, poster presentations, and — for the first time — literary and artistic contributions. Open to clinicians, researchers, trainees, students, and community partners.
Deadline: June 15, 2026.