SAMS Society

Join us for an extraordinary journey into the future of medicine at our highly anticipated 13th National Conference, themed “New Horizons in Medicine.” Held at the Park Hyatt Washington DC, this conference will bring together medical professionals, researchers, and innovators from around the world to explore the latest advancements, share insights, and collaborate on shaping the future of healthcare.

Registraion
Category Early Bird Registration
6/14/2024 – 6/27/2024
Regular Registration
6/27/2024 – 8/15/2024
Late Registration
8/15/2024 – 8/31/2024
Members (Physician and dentists) $499 $549 $599
Non-Members $799 $849 $899
Members (Allied Healthcare) $349 $399 $449
Residents $199 $249 $299
General Public $399 $449 $499
Students $79 $99 $119
Hotel Reservations:

Make the most of your conference experience by staying at the luxurious Park Hyatt Washington DC – one of only five Park Hyatt hotels in the USA! It is conveniently located in the heart of Washington, DC, within walking distance from Georgetown riverside (0.8 miles), the National Mall (1 mile), and The White House (1.1 miles).

To secure your room at SAMS discounted rate, please ensure your conference registration is completed before August 15, 2024, at 11:59PM. Hotel rooms that are not linked to conference registration will be subject to standard pricing and will miss out on SAMS discounted rate.

If you have any questions regarding hotel reservation, please contact our event representative:

Tamera Taylor 202-419-6689

Event Information:
Conference Details:

Date: August 30th, 2024 – September 1st, 2024

Location: Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.

Address: 1201 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Theme: New Horizons in Medicine

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Conference Planning Committee:

Conference Chair: Nidal El-Wiher, MD, SAMS BOD, Member

Scientific Co-Chair: Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, MD, FCCP

Scientific Co-Chair: Chadi Alraies, MD, MPH

Abdulfatah Elshaar, MD, PhD, SAMS Foundation Chair

Mufaddal Hamadeh, MD, SAMS President

Hisham Naji, MD, SAMS DC Chapter President

David Lillie, SAMS Executive Director

Salam Abdulrazzak, Society Coordinator

Ala’a El-Shaar, Scientific Program Coordinator

Zeina Fakhri, Conference Media Coordinator

SAMS 13th National Conference attendees can claim upwards of 7 CME credit hours provided by our accrediting partner, the University of Chicago.

To claim your CME credits!

All eligible attendees will receive an email with instructions to claim credit following the conference. Instructions can also be found in our Program booklet.

SATURDAY AUGUST 31st, 2024

BREAKFAST

SESSION 1:

INNOVATION IN MEDICINE

8:00AM – 10:00AM

Realistic Learning: Simulation in Education

Christine Argento, MD, FCCP, D-AABIP

Audio-Visual Breakthroughs: Pioneering the Future of Education

M. Chadi Alraies, MD, MPH

AI-Enhanced Augmented Reality: The Future of Exposure Therapy

Rasheed Alahmad, MD

COFFEE BREAK

SESSION 2:

AI IN MEDICINE

10:30AM – 11:30AM

Principle & Applications of Artificial intelligence in Pulmonary Medicine

Danai Khemasuwan, MD, MBA

The Future of Neuroimaging: AI-Assisted Detection & Characterization

Haris Iqbal Sair, MD

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

11:30AM – 12:30PM

Elevating Robotic Bronchoscopy: The Impact of Real-Time Cone-beam CT Imaging on Endobronchial Therapy

Abdul Alraiyes, MD, FCCP

MODERATED POSTER SESSION LUNCH

SATURDAY AUGUST 31st, 2024

BREAKFAST

SESSION 3:

WEIGHT LOSS PANEL

9:00AM – 10:30AM

Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery: A Solution to an Ever-growing Pandemic

Moutamn Sadoun, MD, FACS

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: A Breakthrough in Managing
Obesity, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease

Mustafa Nakawa, MD, ABOM, ABFM

GI Side Effects and Complications of Bariatric Therapies

Wissam Kiwan, MD

COFFEE BREAK

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

11:00AM – 11:45AM

Self-Experimentation in Medicine: Physician Stories

Bishara J. Freij, MD

Contact Us:

For inquiries or assistance regarding registration, accommodations, or any other conference-related matters, please contact:
Salam Abdulrazzak,
Society Coordinator
sabdulrazzak@sams-usa.net

For inquiries regarding the scientific program, please contact:
Ala’a Elshaar
Scientific Program Coordinator
alelshaar@sams-usa.net

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Rasheed Alahmad, MD Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.

M Chadi Alraies, MD MPH FACC FSCAI Medical Director, Cardiac Cath Lab, Detroit Medical Center Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Wayne State University Associate Program Director, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship

Abdul Alraiyes, MD, FCCP Associate Professor, Rosalind Franklin Medical School Medical Director of Interventional Pulmonology, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Christine Argento, MD, FCCP, D-AABIP Associate Professor of Medicine Interventional Pulmonary Johns Hopkins University

Bishara J. Freij, MD Professor of Pediatrics, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Physician Emeritus, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

Danai Khemasuwan, MD, MBA Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Wissam Kiwan, MD Saint Louis University Hospital – SSM Health

Mustafa Nakawa, MD, ABOM, ABFM. Affiliated with Methodist Hospital and Indiana University.

Moutamn Sadoun, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Haris Iqbal Sair, MD Associate Professor, The Russell H. Morgan Dept of Radiology & Radiological Science Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Affiliate Faculty, The Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare The Whiting School of Engineering Johns Hopkins University

Welcome Dinner:

Time: 7:30PM – 10:00PM

Venue: The Lebanese Taverna

Serving traditional middle eastern cuisine in a contemporary setting!

Location: 2641 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

City Segway Tour: Glide through the nation’s capital on the world’s most innovative machine. Enjoy a fun and unforgettable adventure as we explore the city’s iconic landmarks. *Please note, D.C. Law requires that all riders be 16 years of age and older. Riders under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Segway Video

Time: 3:00PM – 5:30PM

Location: 818 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington District of Columbia 20006

 

Gala Dinner: 6:30PM – 10:00PM

Location: On-site, Park Hyatt Hotel

 

Youth Gala Dinner: 6:30PM – 10:00PM

Location: On-site, Park Hyatt Hotel

Ages: 13-25

Dinner and activities provided

 

Children’s Gala Dinner: 6:30PM – 10:00PM

Location: On-site, Park Hyatt Hotel

Ages: 2-12

Dinner and activities provided

City Bus Tour: Please join us for a famous bus experience touring some of the city’s most incredible landmarks.

Big Bus Tour

Time: 1:30PM – 3:30PM

Location: Departing from Hyatt Park Washington D.C.

 

Sunset Dinner on the Potomac:

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:15 PM

Location: Georgetown located at 3100 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007

Dinner and sunset views along the Potomac River

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