About The Conference
Welcome to the SAMS’ 9th National Symposium!
We are excited to invite you to SAMS’ 9th National Symposium. Taking place February 13 -15, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.
This event promises to be an exciting and enriching experience, bringing together medical professionals, researchers, and thought leaders from across the nation. Join us for two days of advanced presentations, networking opportunities, and discussions on the latest advancements in medical science.
Conference Details:
Date: February 13th-15th, 2026
Location: Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.
Address: 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Theme: Raising the Standard: Defining Excellence in Modern Healthcare
Conference Planning Committee:
Conference Co-Chair: Muhammad AlSayid, MD, SAMS BOD, Member
Conference Co-Chair: Tarek Jazaerly, MD, SAMS BOD, Member
Scientific Chair: Fayez Safadi, Ph.D
Scientific Co-Chair : Ihsan Mamoun, MD
Ihab Herraka, MD
Muhammad Fuad Azrak, MD
David Lillie, SAMS Executive Director
Safaa Aladham, Director of Finance
Ala’a El-Shaar, Scientific Program Coordinator
Salam Abdulrazzak, Society Coordinator
Zeina Fakhri, Society Media Manager
CME:
SAMS 9th National Symposium attendees can claim upwards of 4 CME Credit hours through our accrediting partner, the University of Chicago.
To claim your CME credits!
All eligible attendees will receive an email with instructions to claim credit following the conference.
Schedule of Events:
Friday February 13th, 2026:
Onsite Check-in: 5PM – 7:00PM
Welcome Dinner: 7:30PM – 10:00PM (Location TBA)
Saturday February 14th, 2026:
Breakfast: 7:30AM – 8:00AM
Scientific Program Sessions: 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Lunch Break with Sponsor Remarks: Lunch 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Young Professionals Retreat: Retreat 2:00PM- 6:00PM
Gala Dinner: 6:30PM – 11:00PM
Children Gala Program: 6:30PM – 11:00PM
Sunday February 15th, 2026:
Breakfast: 8:30AM – 9:00AM
Scientific Program Sessions: 9:00AM to 10:00AM
General Body Meeting: 10:30AM - 12:30 PM
Family Picnic: 2:00PM- 6:00PM (Location TBA)
Scientific Program:
Program to follow!
Call For Speakers
We are seeking presentations that address (but are not limited to) the following topics:
- Continuous Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
- Leadership, Culture & Workforce Resilience
- Health Equity & Inclusive Care Delivery
- Innovation in Care Models
- Technology, AI & Digital Transformation
- Operational Excellence & System Efficiency
- Patient Experience & Engagement
- Regulatory, Risk & Ethical Leadership
- Education, Training & Professional Development
- Translating Research into Practice
If you have valuable experience, research, or perspectives to share, please submit your proposal by completing this Google Form.
Deadline to submit proposals: November 21, 2025.
Please note that all submissions must be completed via the official Google Form. For any questions or additional information regarding submissions, feel free to contact Ala'a Elshaar, Scientific Program Coordinator, at alelshaar@sams-usa.net.
Social Activities & Registration:
Friday, February 13th, 2026:
Dinner: 7:30PM – 10:00PM
Venue: TBA
Saturday February 14th, 2026:
Gala Dinner: 6:30PM – 11:00PM
Children Gala Dinner: 6:30PM – 11:00PM
Scientific Program Sessions: 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Ages: 2-12: Dinner and activities provided
Sunday, February 15th, 2026:
Family Picnic: 2:00PM- 6:00PM
Location: TBD
Disney World Discounted Rate:
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Hotel Reservations:
We've secured a room block for attendees of the SAMS 9th National Symposium at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center at a discounted rate.
Staying at the Gaylord means you are just steps away from the sessions, events, and everything else the symposium has to offer.
Room Block Deadline: January 14, 2026
To secure your room at SAMS discounted rate, please ensure your conference registration is completed before January 14, 2026. Hotel rooms that are not linked to conference registration will be subject to standard pricing and will miss out on SAMS discounted rate.
A quick note: If you have a room type preference (one king bed or two queen beds) and are booking a standard room, please make sure to select your preferred option before confirming your reservation.
Speakers and Moderators Bios: Call For Speakers
