Date
August 19th, 2025
Time
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location
St. Regis Hotel
Amman – Jordan
Registration Fee
$50 per attendee
Goals
Educational and Social
Professional development and networking
Connect with JAPA society in person (Formation)
Conference Agenda
| Time | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Registration & Light Breakfast | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:20 AM | Opening Remarks & Welcome Address | |
| 8:20 AM – 9:00 AM | Panel Discussion | Navigating the Growing Number of Jordanian Medical Graduates: Opportunities and Challenges |
| 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM | The U.S. Match Landscape | Trends, Data, and the Role of the JAPA Residents Committee & VSRP |
| 9:20 AM – 10:15 AM | Crafting Your Personal Statement | • How to Tell Your Story Effectively • Includes guided 1:1 writing stations and small group feedback |
| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Coffee Break #1 & Networking | |
| 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM | Signaling Strategies in ERAS | Navigating program signaling for maximum impact |
| 10:50 AM – 11:10 AM | Building and Leveraging Connections | Smart networking for match success |
| 11:10 AM – 11:40 AM | Special Workshop | Meet the Program Directors • Dr. Hannah Abu Musa • Dr. Mohammad Jaghbeer |
| 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM | Specialty Presentations | • Internal Medicine • General Surgery • Family Medicine • Pediatrics • Alternative Pathways |
| 12:40 PM – 1:40 PM | Lunch + Sponsored Talks | • Three 10-minute sponsor presentations • Informal networking |
| 1:40 PM – 2:05 PM | Mastering Interview Skills | How to make a memorable impression in virtual and in-person interviews |
| 2:05 PM – 2:25 PM | Navigating AI Tools in the Match Process | Strategic and ethical use of ChatGPT, CV tools, and more |
| 2:25 PM – 2:50 PM | Ranking Programs After Interviews | How to build a safe and strategic Rank Order List |
| 2:50 PM – 3:10 PM | Coffee Break #2 & Networking | |
| 3:10 PM – 3:30 PM | H1 vs. J-1 Visa: What’s the Right Fit for You? | Immigration pathways and their implications |
| 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM | Navigating U.S. Healthcare Teams & Environments | Communication and cultural expectations in U.S. systems |
| 3:50 PM – 4:10 PM | Life in the U.S. – Beyond Medicine | Cultural adjustment, social skills, and well-being |
| 4:10 PM – 4:30 PM | Acing Residency | How to thrive academically and personally during training |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Session & Recognition | • Key Takeaways • Certificates & Group Photo • Special Recognition of Volunteers • Launch of JAPA Match Mentorship Program (MMP) Station |
Faculty Panel
Dr. Amal Abu Libdeh
JAPA Academy
Dr. Naser Gharaibeh
JAPA Academy
Dr. Rassoul Abu-Nuwar
JAPA Academy
Dr. Mohammad Jaghbeer
JAPA AcademyDr. Mohammad Shakhatreh
JAPA AcademyDr. Naser Mahmoud
JAPA AcademyDr. Hannah Abu Musa
JAPA AcademyGuests of Honor
Dr. Azmi Mahafzah
JAPA AcademyDr. Ismail Matalka
JAPA AcademyDeans and University Presidents from participating Jordanian medical schools
Our Exhibitor Packages
Exhibitors achieve presence at the JAPA MATCH Symposium 2025 conference with a dedicated tabletop exhibit located outside the general conference room.
Exhibitor Packages Include:
- One six-foot skirted tabletop located typically outside the general session room, for the duration of the conference. Exhibitors may use their own display, but it should not exceed a six-by-eight-foot footprint.
- Ability to distribute materials, collateral, or other promotional items from the tabletop display.
- Option to provide additional signage or displays, but should not exceed the six-by-eight-foot footprint.
Please note that JAPA MATCH Symposium 2025 has additional marketing opportunities, inquire for further details.