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 
							
			
			
		
						
				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 Info 
							
			
			
		
						
				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
					 Sponsership Opportunties 
							
			
			
		
						
				
					
					 Planning Committee 
							
			
			
		
						
				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
					 CME Overview 
							
			
			
		
						
				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.
					 Scientific Program 
							
			
			
		
						
				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 
							
			
			
		
						
				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
					 Sponsor Bio 
							
			
			
		
						
				
					
					 Speaker and Moderators Bios 
							
			
			
		
						
				
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
					 Social Events and Registration 
							
			
			
		
						
				Friday, August 30th, 2024
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
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
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
Sunday, September 1st, 2024
City Bus Tour: Please join us for a famous bus experience touring some of the city’s most incredible landmarks.
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
 
								 
								 
															