National Arab American Medical Association

Dear friends & colleagues,

As the summer draws to an end, NAAMA Houston chapter readies itself for a busy and productive fall season. The purpose of NAAMA is to foster a sense of belonging for all Arab-American Healthcare professionals, and to create a safe space for multidisciplinary connection and growth. As the oldest medical organization for Arab-Americans in the US, we pride ourselves in a continuous history of unwavering support to members.

Our Houston chapter achieves this in multiple ways, summarized below: our main way of connecting our community is via quarterly meetings that are free to our members. These meetings represent excellent networking opportunities and cover cutting edge topics.

The second level of connection, which is crucial, is our support of students in medical and allied health professions. Houston currently has two NAAMA NextGen chapters, at Baylor and UTHealth, with more in the process of opening. Our chapter hosts events that link students and faculty, allowing mentorship and research opportunities, and further contributing to strengthening our community.

Lastly, NAAMA members are active in multiple initiatives in support of the Arab world, especially in light of the ongoing tensions. NAAMA has actively sponsored humanitarian efforts in Gaza, including the Rebuild Gaza Health conferences, and remains active in providing scholarships to students, especially those who have been displaced. Details are in the links below.

So as we look towards the upcoming season, we invite you to check out our sites, and follow us on social media. In the next few days, please keep your eye out for the calendar of the season and the call for nominations for the Ben Qurrah Awards. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any of our executive committee members. We sincerely hope to see you at one of our September 2024 event. Stay tuned for details.

National NAAMA website + link to Gaza health initiatives

NAAMA NextGen- for students

NAAMA Houston Executive Committee