Date
July 28th, 2026
Time
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location
Four Seasons Hotel
Amman – Jordan
Early Registration Fee
$60 $40 per Attendee
– Ends on 28/06 –
Goals
Educational and Social
Professional development and networking
Connect with JAPA society in person (Formation)
Conference Agenda
Coming Soon!
| Time | Subject | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM | Registration & Light Breakfast | |
| 7:45 AM – 8:05 AM | Opening Remarks & Welcome Address Agenda and Housekeeping | – Dr. Amal Abu Libdeh – Dr. Naser Gharaibeh – Dr. Mohammad Al-Jaghbeer – Dr. Mohammad Shakhatreh |
| 8:05 AM – 8:45 AM | Panel Discussion – Moderator: Navigating the Growing Number of Jordanian Medical Graduates: Opportunities and Challenges | – Dr. Maen Hussein – Professor Azmi Mahafzah – Professor Ismail Matalka |
| 8:45 AM – 9:05 AM | The U.S. Match Landscape: Trends, Data, and the Role of the JAPA Residents Committee | – Dr. Amal Abu Libdeh |
| 9:05 AM – 9:20 AM | Dissecting the Match Process | – Dr. Mohammad Shakhatreh |
| 9:20 AM – 9:30 AM | JAPA Loan Program | – Dr. Ahmad Abu Al-Soud |
| 9:30 AM – 9:50 AM | Crafting the CV; Meaningful Experiences, Volunteering, Hobbies and Degrees | – Dr. Mohammad Al-Jaghbeer |
| 9:50 AM – 10:20 AM | Coffee Break #1 & Networking | |
| 10:20 AM – 11:00 AM | Workshop: – Crafting Your Personal Statement – Telling your story effectively – Q&A and discussion | – Dr. Laith Maali – Dr. Mohammad Al-Jaghbeer – Dr. Nashat Imran – Dr. Yazan Al-Jamal |
| 11:00 AM – 11:40 PM | Special Workshop: Meet the Program Directors with Q&A (Signaling Strategies in ERAS – Navigating program signaling for maximum impact) | – Dr. Laith Maali – Dr. Mohammad Al-Jaghbeer – Dr. Nashat Imran |
| 11:40 PM – 12:20 PM | Other Roads Less Traveled: – Alternative career pathways – Industry and entrepreneurship | – Dr. Ahmad Jadallah – Dr. Khair Hammo |
| 12:20 PM – 12:40 PM | General Surgery and Surgery Subspecialties | – Dr. Ahmad Abu Al-Soud – Dr. Osama Dahamsheh – Dr. Mohamad Rassoul Abu-Nuwar |
| 12:40 PM – 1:00 PM | Q & A Session | |
| 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM | Coffee Break #2 & Networking | |
| 1:20 PM – 1:35 PM | Do’s and Don’ts of Interviews | – Dr. Yazan Al-Jamal |
| 1:35 PM – 1:55 PM | Building and Leveraging Connections Smart Networking for Match Success with Ethical Considerations | – Dr. Naser Gharaibeh |
| 1:55 PM – 2:15 PM | Ranking Programs After Interviews Building a Safe and Strategic Rank Order List | – Dr. Moath Hamad |
| 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM | The Visa Dilemma: H1 vs. J-1 Visa. What’s the Right Fit for You Immigration Pathways and Implications | – Dr. Naser Gharaibeh |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Lunch + Sponsored Talks – Three 5-minute Sponsor Presentations – Informal Networking | – Alafaq Charity for Education – Triple S Academy – JAPA Elective Program – Video |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Life and Practice in the US for Women: – Communication and Cultural Expectations in U.S. Systems – Cultural Adjustment, Social Skills, and Well-being | – Dr. Liqa Athamneh – Dr. Nadia Hijaz – Dr. Dina Qafisheh |
| 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Acing Residency Thriving Academically and Personally During Training | – Dr. Naser Mahmoud – Dr. Abdullah Bani Melhim |
| 4:30 PM | Closing Session & Recognition: – Key Takeaways – Certificates – Group photo – Recognition of volunteers – Launch of JAPA Match Mentorship Program (MMP) for 2025-2026 MATCH Season |
The ticket purchase is available through the JAPA portal only.
Faculty Panel
Dr. Maen Hussein
JAPA Academy
Dr. Amal Abu Libdeh
JAPA Academy
Dr. Naser Gharaibeh
JAPA Academy
Dr. Mohamad Rassoul Abu-Nuwar
JAPA Academy
Dr. Mohammad Jaghbeer
JAPA Academy
Dr. Naser Mahmoud
JAPA Academy
Dr. Ahmad Abu Al-Soud
JAPA AcademyDeans and University Presidents from participating Jordanian medical schools
Faculty Panel
Dr. Maen Hussein
JAPA AcademyDr. Amal Abu Libdeh
JAPA AcademyDr. Naser Gharaibeh
JAPA AcademyDr. Mohamad Rassoul Abu-Nuwar
JAPA AcademyDr. Mohammad Jaghbeer
JAPA Academy
Dr. Mohammad Shakhatreh
JAPA AcademyDr. Naser Mahmoud
JAPA Academy
Dr. Abdullah Bani Melhim
JAPA AcademyDr. Ahmad Abu Al-Soud
JAPA Academy
Dr. Ahmad Jadallah
JAPA Academy
Dr. Dina Qafisheh
JAPA Academy
Dr. Khair Hammo
JAPA Academy
Dr. Laith Maali
JAPA Academy
Dr. Liqa Athamneh
JAPA Academy
Dr. Moath Hamad
JAPA Academy
Dr. Nadia Hijaz
JAPA Academy
Dr. Nashat Imran
JAPA Academy
Dr. Osama Dahamsheh
JAPA Academy
Dr. Yazan Al-Jamal
JAPA AcademyGuests of Honor
Professor Azmi Mahafzah
JAPA Academy
Professor Ismail Matalka
JAPA AcademyDeans and University Presidents from participating Jordanian medical schools
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