About The Conference
Welcome to the SAMS’ 9th National Symposium!
We are excited to invite you to SAMS’ 9th National Symposium. Taking place February 14-16, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.and discussions on the latest advancements in medical science.
This event promises to be an exciting and enriching experience, bringing together medical professionals, researchers, and thought leaders from across the nation. Join us for two days of advanced presentations, networking opportunities,
Conference Details:
Date: February 14th-16th, 2026
Location: Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.
Address: 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Theme: Raising the Standard: Defining Excellence in Modern Healthcare
Conference Planning Committee:
Conference Co-Chair: Muhammad AlSayid, MD, SAMS BOD, Member
Conference Co-Chair: Ammar Sukari, MD, SAMS BOD, Member
Scientific Chair:
Tarek Jazaerly, MD, SAMS BOD, Member
David Lillie, SAMS Executive Director
Safaa Aladham, Director of Finance
Ala’a El-Shaar, Scientific Program Coordinator
Salam Abdulrazzak, Society Coordinator
Zeina Fakhri, Society Media Manager
CME:
SAMS 9th National Symposium attendees can claim upwards of CME # credit hours through 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.
Schedule of Events:
Friday February 13th, 2026:
Onsite Check-in: 5PM – 7:00PM
Dinner: 7:30PM – 10:00PM TBD
Saturday February 14th, 2026:
Breakfast: 7:30AM – 8:00AM
Scientific Program Sessions: 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Break with Sponsor Remarks: Lunch 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Gala Dinner: 6:30PM – 11:00PM
Children Gala Program: 6:30PM – 11:00PM
Sunday February 15th, 2026:
Breakfast: 8:30AM – 9:00AM
Scientific Program Sessions: 9:00AM to 10:00AM
General Body Meeting: 10:30AM - 12:30 PM
Scientific Program:
Program to follow!
Call For Speakers
We are seeking presentations that address (but are not limited to) the following topics:
- Continuous Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
- Leadership, Culture & Workforce Resilience
- Health Equity & Inclusive Care Delivery
- Innovation in Care Models
- Technology, AI & Digital Transformation
- Operational Excellence & System Efficiency
- Patient Experience & Engagement
- Regulatory, Risk & Ethical Leadership
- Education, Training & Professional Development
- Translating Research into Practice
If you have valuable experience, research, or perspectives to share, please submit your proposal by completing this Google Form.
Deadline to submit proposals: October 31, 2025.
Please note that all submissions must be completed via the official Google Form. For any questions or additional information regarding submissions, feel free to contact Ala'a Elshaar, Scientific Program Coordinator, at alelshaar@sams-usa.net.
Social Activities & Registration:
Saturday February 14th, 2026:
Gala Dinner: 6:30PM – 11:00PM
Location: On-site, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
Children Gala Dinner: 6:30PM – 11:00PM
Scientific Program Sessions: 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Location: On-site, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
Ages: 2-12: Dinner and activities provided
Hotel Reservations:
We're happy to let you know that we've secured a room block for attendees of the SAMS 9th National Symposium at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.
Staying at the Gaylord means you’ll be right where all the action is—just steps away from the sessions, events, and everything else the symposium has to offer. Plus, by booking through our room block, you'll get a special discounted rate.
Booking Link:
TBA
Room Block Deadline:
To secure your room at SAMS discounted rate, please ensure your conference registration is completed before January 30th, 2026 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.
Speakers and Moderators Bios: Call For Speakers
