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 | Title | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM | Registration & Breakfast | |
| 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM | Welcome | – Dr. Amal Abu Libdeh – Dr. Naser Gharaibeh |
| 8:00 AM – 8:40 AM | Keynote: Future of Training in Jordan + Panel Discussion | – Dr. Manar Al-Lawama – Dr. Ismail Matalka (TBC) – Interviewer: Maen Hussein |
| 8:40 AM – 9:00 AM | Match Data: Deep Dive | – Dr. Amal Abu Libdeh |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Your Match Journey | – Dr. Fadi AlQaisi – Dr. Rami Salameh – Dr. Suzan Kullab – Dr. Ali Samarah |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Break & Networking (Meeting Booths) | |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Medical Pathway Skill Lab | – Dr. Mohammed Al-Jaghbeer – Dr. Laith Maali – Dr. Abdullah Melhim |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Surgical Pathway Skill Lab | – Dr. Mohamad Rassoul Abu-Nuwar – Dr. Laith Alzweri – Dr. Zaid Altamimi – Dr. Hussam Banna – Dr. Ahmad Abu Alsoud |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Specialty Pathway Skill Lab | |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | AI in Your Match Application | – Dr. Tahani Al-Khatib |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | JAPA in Your Life | – Dr. Maen Hussein |
| 13:20 PM – 01:30 PM | Lunch & Meet Sponsors | |
| 01:30 PM – 02:00 PM | Match Mental Challenge | – Dr. Sara Al-Zubi |
| 02:00 PM – 02:30 PM | Hidden Curriculum of U.S. Medicine | – Dr. Bahaeddin Shabaneh / Cultural Differences – Dr. Naser Gharaibeh / Interprofessional Collaboration & Communication |
| 02:30 PM – 03:00 PM | JAPA Programs (Elective, MS Loan, MMP) | – Dr. Saif Al Qatarneh – Dr. Ahmad Abu Alsoud – Dr. Amal Abu Libdeh |
| 03:00 PM – 03:30 PM | Paths Less Traveled | – Dr. Mohammad Al-Thnaibat |
| 03:30 PM – 04:00 PM | Ranking Programs After Interviews Building a Safe and Strategic Rank Order List | – Dr. Ali Abualhija |
| 04:00 PM – 04:30 PM | The Visa Dilemma: H1 vs. J-1 Visa. What’s the Right Fit for You Immigration Pathways and Implications | – Dr. Diya Al Najjar |
| 04:30 PM – 05:00 PM | Lunch + Sponsored Talks – Three 5-minute Sponsor Presentations – Informal Networking | – Dr. Baha Abu-Esheh |
| 05:00 PM | Group Photo & Closing |
The ticket purchase is available through the JAPA portal only
(AAFP CME Approved – Earn up to 8.00 Live AAFP Elective Credits at JAPACON 2026 Symposium-Jordan)
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
Our Exhibitor Packages
Exhibitors achieve presence at the JAPA MATCH Symposium 2026 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 2026 has additional marketing opportunities, inquire for further details.
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