National Arab American Medical Association

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National Arab American Medical Association
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Formation1975
Type professional association
Headquarters Troy, Michigan
Location
Membership
2,274
Official language
English, Arabic
President
Rodwan K. Rajjoub, M.D., F.A.C.S
Key people
President-elect Saad Bitar, M.D.,
Foundation Chair Subhi Ali, M.D.

The National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA) is the largest international organization of Arab American physicians and medical students based in the United States. [1] NAAMA was founded as the Arab American Medical Association (AAMA) in 1975 in California by Dr. Kamal Batniji, M.D., as a non-profit, nonpolitical, educational institution seeking to educate and strengthen the ties between people of Arab descent working in various medical fields. In 1980 NAAMA became a national entity, and in 1983 C. Fredrick Milkie, M.D. became the first elected president of the organization. Since that time twenty-seven chapters have been established in the United States and Canada. In 1990 the NAAMA Foundation was created in order to support international medical assistance projects, educational exchanges, scholarships, research grants, and emergency medical aid in areas of conflict. [2]

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The organization is affiliated with the American Medical Association (AMA).

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Membership

As of November 2009 there are 2,274 members in NAAMA. [4]

Membership is divided into seven categories and is open to all persons of Arab descent that are medical students, medical scholars, physicians, retired medical personnel, and family members of any of the aforementioned groups. Annual dues are collected from each member and vary by membership category and chapter affiliation. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "About NAAMA". NAAMA.
  2. ↑ "NAAMA Foundation Mission". NAAMA.
  3. ↑ "NAAMA Foundation Projects". NAAMA.
  4. ↑ NAAMA 2009 President Rodwan K. Rajjoub, M.D., F.A.C.S[ full citation needed ]
  5. ↑ "Membership Categories". NAAMA.
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