SAMS 13th National Conference: New Horizons in Medicine

Washington, DC US
August 31, 2024 to September 1, 2024
This premier gathering of physicians, allied health professionals, students, and humanitarians will explore groundbreaking advancements in medicine and healthcare. With a focus on "New Horizons in Medicine," the conference will feature inspiring presentations and discussions led by renowned academics, dedicated humanitarian workers, and influential members of the Syrian-American Medical community.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals eager to explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, innovative medical technologies, and effective weight loss therapies, revolutionizing patient care and healthcare delivery in the modern era.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

  • Critique the principle and applications of artificial intelligence and augmented reality in the treatment of specialty and psychosocial medicine;
  • Create and implement simulation models that enhance traditional teaching methods, empowering educators and learners;
  • Apply strategies for improving healthcare efficacy and transforming healthcare delivery;
  • Assess new trends in weight loss management.
Additional information
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Medical Knowledge
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
For more information, please contact:
CME Coordinator Contact Name: 
Ala'a Elshaar
CME Coordinator Contact Email: 
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 7.50 Participation
Event starts: 
08/31/2024 - 9:00am
Event ends: 
09/01/2024 - 1:00pm
Activity opens: 
08/21/2024
Activity expires: 
12/01/2024
Park Hyatt Washington D.C
1201 24th St NW
Washington, DC 20037
United States
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Visit the conference website! For additional questions about the program, contact Ala'a Elshaar via e-mail.
 
ACCESSIBILITY The University of Chicago is committed to providing equal access appropriate to need and circumstances and complies fully with legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are in need of special accommodation, please contact our office at alelshaar@sams-usa.net.
 
The University of Chicago reserves the right to cancel or postpone this conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event this activity must be cancelled or postponed, the registration fee will be refunded; however, The University of Chicago is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.
FACULTY
Conference Chair
Nidal El-Wiher, MD

Scientific Co-Chair
Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, MD, FCCP

Scientific Co-Chair
Chadi Alraies, MD, MPH

Conference Committee Members:
Abdulfatah Elshaar, MD, PhD
Mufaddal Hamadeh, MD
Hisham Naji, MD
Ruba Azzam, MD, MPH
Ala’a El-Shaar, Scientific Program Coordinator
 
Disclosure Declarations
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine asks everyone in a position to control the content of an education activity to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible companies. This includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Financial relationships are relevant if a financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company during the past 24 months, and the content of the education is related to the products of an ineligible company with whom the person has a financial relationship. Mechanisms are in place to identify and mitigate any relevant financial relationships prior to the start of the activity.

Additionally, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine requires Authors to identify investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration at first mention and where appropriate in the content.
Physician Credit
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and The Syrian American Medical Society. The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Other Participants Credit
Nurses and other healthcare professionals will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.
 
Please Note: The credit claiming process will close three months after the conference end date. Requests to claim credit after three months will be subject to additional fees.
REGISTRATION: Registration is limited to SAMS members. For more information, click below!


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