NAAMA – National Arab American Medical Association

Lebanon Aid Urgent Appeal

In the face of the brutal and merciless attacks on Lebanon NAAMA is urgently partnering with the Lebanese Red Cross to deliver critical medical and humanitarian aid to those in desperate need. We urge you to donate to this emergency fundraising campaign to provide life-saving resources to the victims of this unfolding catastrophe.

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Gaza Medical Student Scholarship

Join Us in Making a Difference It is our responsibility and moral obligation to support our future colleagues. By donating, you are investing in the future of Gaza’s healthcare system and making a lasting impact in the lives of these aspiring physicians.

GAZA

The First International Conference to Rebuild Health Sector in Gaza

The First International Conference to Rebuild Health Sector in Gaza Sets Out Course For the Future Reconstruction Roadmap New Amman Declaration Affirms the Moral Imperative to Take Action and Outlines Priorities for Alleviating Escalating Health Crisis.

[Amman, Jordan & Washington DC] – The First International Conference to Rebuild Health Sector in Gaza, held in Amman on February 7 and 8, under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan, has successfully concluded, uniting a diverse international delegation of clinical and medical experts, business leaders and policy makers from over sixty organizations and more than twenty-five countries from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, North and South America, and New Zealand.

Gaza Relief Campaign

Raised funds will go to UNRWA in Gaza. The need has never been greater, please help support the besieged people in Gaza.

The situation in Gaza continues to be disastrous as the nonstop “indiscriminate” bombing (as President Biden described it on Dec 12) entered the 3rd month. CNN was the first Western news outlet to be granted access into Gaza, its chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward said in her televised report on December 13: “Now the death toll in Gaza as a result of Israel’s frenzied bombardment currently hovers at roughly 18,000. If you do the math, extrapolating as the U.N. says, that two thirds of the casualties, roughly, are civilians, that is about 11,800 civilians who have been killed in just over two months.”

As an organization of healthcare professionals, we strive to promote health, wellness, and life for all. This goes to the core of our shared beliefs and humanity. NAAMA believes that this is a time to stand up and be counted. We believe that supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is the best way that we can support the humanitarian needs of Gaza’s trapped civilians. The NAAMA Foundation implores all supporters to dig deeply and make generous contributions to this critical fund-raising effort. The need has never been greater, especially now that winter is threatening the 1.9 million people displaced since the beginning of the war according to UNRWA.

Thank you for your support and your compassion.

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NAAMA is proud to be an all inclusive association that acts as the voice of all Arab American healthcare professionals and addresses their professional and cultural needs.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

NAAMA President’s Letter

New Year Greetings and Vision for NAAMA in 2025

Dear NAAMA Members,

Happy New Year!

I am honored to address you as the newly elected President of the National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA). It is both a privilege and a responsibility to serve this remarkable organization, and I am deeply grateful for your trust and support.

First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our outgoing president, Dr. Mahmoud Aqel, for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and the milestones achieved during his tenure. I also extend my thanks to all past presidents for their wisdom and guidance, which have laid the strong foundation upon which NAAMA continues to thrive.

To each of you, our valued members, I am deeply thankful for your confidence in me. I look forward to engaging with you, hearing your thoughts, and collaborating to achieve our shared vision for NAAMA’s future.

With the invaluable support of our Board of Directors, the NAAMA Foundation Board of Trustees, and our local chapters, here are the priorities we aim to focus on in the coming year:

Unity and Representation: Strengthen NAAMA’s role as the unifying voice for Arab American healthcare professionals, especially in these challenging times when solidarity is vital.
Membership Growth: Expand our membership by welcoming healthcare professionals across diverse fields to build a stronger, more inclusive community.
Excellence in Medical Education: Enhance educational opportunities for our members by ensuring access to cutting-edge knowledge, skills, and resources to advance their professional development.
Empowering the Next Generation: Prepare young healthcare students and early-career professionals for active involvement and leadership roles in NAAMA, ensuring the long-term vitality of our organization.
Empowering Women in Healthcare: Actively support and empower Arab American women in healthcare by providing resources, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. We are committed to amplifying their voices and contributions, fostering a culture where they thrive as professionals and leaders.
Advocacy for Equity in Healthcare: Advocate for healthcare equity across the United States, promoting fair treatment and access to care for all communities, particularly those underserved.
Supporting Our People in the Arab World: Continue our humanitarian efforts during these especially difficult times in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and other regions. This includes disaster relief, educational support for future healthcare professionals, and rebuilding essential healthcare infrastructure.

Looking ahead, I am eager to connect with many of you at our upcoming events, particularly the International Convention in Dublin, Ireland, this July and the National Convention in Washington, D.C., in October 2025. Your enthusiastic participation will play a vital role in advancing NAAMA’s mission.

Thank you once again for the honor of serving as your President. Together, I am confident we can make 2025 a year of growth, unity, and progress for all.

Warm regards,

Raed Al-Naser, MD, FCCP
NAAMA National President 2025