48th National Medical
Convention 2026
Leadership
Convention Leadership
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Scientist specializing in neurodegenerative disease research, with a particular focus on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. As Convention Chair, Dr. Al-Lahham leads the planning and execution of NAAMA's 48th National Convention.
NAAMA President and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine. A specialist in emergency psychiatry and psychosis, Dr. Moukaddam provides national leadership and guidance for the organization and convention.
Scientific Committee
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Associate Professor and Jerold B. Katz Endowed Investigator at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center. Dr. Al-Kindi leads the scientific program, speaker selection, abstract review, and session development.
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Thabet contributes surgical expertise and helps organize the Healthcare Professional Development Program.
Houston-based periodontist contributing dental expertise to the scientific committee and supporting the convention's dedicated Dental Program.
Yale trained psychiatrist with expertise in global mental health, health equity, and culturally responsive psychiatric care. Her work focuses on addressing mental health disparities and improving access to care for minority, immigrant, refugee, underserved, and historically marginalized communities.
Organizing Committee
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Convention Chair coordinating the convention's planning, programming, operations, and community engagement.
Member of the Organizing Committee supporting convention planning, coordination, and implementation.
Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, contributing clinical, academic, and organizational expertise.
Member of the Organizing Committee supporting convention planning, coordination, and implementation.
Member of the Organizing Committee supporting convention planning, coordination, and implementation.
Website Design & Technical Expertise
Leads website design, user experience, software engineering, automation, and technical implementation for the convention.
Convention Partners
Convention partner supporting collaboration, coordination, and successful delivery of the national convention.
Finance Committee
Supports financial planning, oversight, and convention operations.
Supports financial administration, coordination, and convention operations.