Call for Submissions

NAAMA invites submissions from healthcare professionals, researchers, trainees, students, and community partners. We especially encourage early-career investigators to submit. This year's convention features two submission tracks — scientific and artistic.

Important Deadlines
Submission Deadline
June 15, 2026
Notification of Acceptance
July 1, 2026
Convention Dates
September 4–6, 2026

Scientific Track

Abstracts & Poster Presentations

About

Submit original research, quality improvement projects, or case reports related to Arab American health. Selected posters will be displayed during the convention and eligible for awards.

Themes

  • Epidemiology & Population Health — cardiovascular, metabolic, mental health, women's health, refugee/immigrant health
  • Social & Structural Determinants — access to care, language, discrimination, community interventions
  • Clinical Innovation & Quality Improvement — culturally tailored care, digital health, telemedicine
  • Research & Data — cohort studies, AI & precision health, data gaps in Arab American classification
  • Medical Education & Advocacy — workforce diversity, mentorship, policy engagement

Guidelines

  • 300-word limit (excluding title and authors)
  • Structure: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions
  • Case reports and QI projects welcome
  • Previously presented work acceptable
Submit Scientific Abstract

Art & Literature Track

The Literature & Art of Health

About

For the first time, NAAMA invites literary and artistic contributions. While alignment with the conference theme is welcomed, it is not required.

"How do you heal yourself? Whether outwardly, through clinical narrative experience, or inwardly through escape into the self — we are looking for your creative, artistic expression of the world that makes you or the world you make."

Selected works will be exhibited and discussed in a panel organized and moderated by Dr. Fady Joudah, physician and internationally recognized poet and author.

Submission Types

  • Photography or Visual Art — up to 3 photographs or images
  • Writing or Poetry — up to 3 pieces (poetry, fiction, or nonfiction), max 500 words each
  • Language — Arabic or English submissions welcome
  • Previously presented work acceptable

Awards

  • Selected works eligible for awards
  • Works exhibited and discussed at the convention
Submit Artistic Work