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ILMA USA 2026 National CME Conference

September 26, 2026 | Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

Conference Overview
The ILMA USA National CME Conference brings together physicians, healthcare professionals, researchers, trainees, and leaders from across the United States and Lebanon for a full day of education, collaboration, and networking. Explore the latest advances in healthcare policy, artificial intelligence, global health, and medical leadership while building meaningful professional connections and supporting healthcare initiatives that benefit Lebanon and future generations of medical professionals.

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Secure your place at the ILMA USA 2026 National CME Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. Attendees may take advantage of special hotel rates at the conference venue, subject to availability. Additional recommended hotel accommodations near the venue are also available to help you plan your stay.

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WHY ATTEND ?

🏅 Earn CME Credits 
Advance your knowledge through CME-accredited education.

👥 Learn From Experts
Hear from leading physicians and healthcare innovators

🧠 Explore Innovation
Discover the future of AI and healthcare technology

🌎 Global Perspectives
Gain valuable insights from global healthcare leaders.

🤝 Network and Collaborate
Build meaningful professional connections.

💛 Make an Impact
Support healthcare and medical education initiatives in Lebanon.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

SESSION I
Healthcare Policy & System Transformation
Explore healthcare reform, policy innovation, physician leadership, and system transformation strategies shaping the future of healthcare, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening the sustainability of health systems.
Moderator:
Khalil Diab, MD
Speakers:
Béchara Choucair, MD
George Kikano, MD, CPE, FAAFP

SESSION II
Innovation & AI in Medicine
Explore the growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, from cancer diagnosis and point-of-care applications to AI-powered health systems. This session highlights emerging technologies, real-world innovations, and the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of medicine and patient care.
Moderator: Ibrahim Eid, MD, FACS
Speakers:
Cyril Zakka, MD
Leila Mureebe, MD

SESSION III
Global Health & Access to Care
Explore innovative approaches to advancing global health through sustainable healthcare models, institutional partnerships, humanitarian initiatives, and diaspora-driven strategies that expand access to quality care worldwide and strengthen healthcare systems.
Moderator:
Fadi W. Abdul-Karim, MD, MEd
Speakers: 
Usama Hamdan, MD, FICS
Beyhan Annan, MPH
Basim A. Dubaybo, MD
Elie Bou Younes, PharmD

SESSION IV
Academic Bridges for Lebanese Medical Students and Residents,
Exploring how academic partnerships, mentorship, research opportunities, and diaspora engagement can support the education, training, and professional development of Lebanese medical students and residents.
Moderator: Samer Eldika, MD, FASGE
Speakers: Alissar Rady, MD, MSc, MPH
Marc Ayoub, MD, MBA
Fadi W. Abdul-Karim, MD, MEd
Chady Sarraf, MD, MHCL, SFHM
Steve Olaywan, MA

Featured Speakers & Moderators

Dr.-Khalil-Diab
Khalil Diab, MD Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician, The George Washington University. Former faculty member at Indiana University and LAU. Founder of a podcast showcasing Lebanese healthcare professionals in Lebanon and abroad.
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Bechara Choucair, MD Executive Vice President and Chief Health Officer, Kaiser Permanente. Health leader focused on health equity and access to care. Former White House COVID-19 Vaccinations Coordinator and Chicago Health Commissioner.
George Kikano, MD
George E. Kikano, MD, CPE, FAAFP Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean Emeritus, Central Michigan University. Family physician and academic leader focused on healthcare transformation, medical education, and clinical integration.
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Ibrahim G. Eid, MD, FACS Chief of Vascular Surgery at Kent Memorial Hospital and CharterCare Health Partners. Founder of the Primacare Center for Vascular Diseases and innovator in vascular care, artificial intelligence, and patient-centered medicine.
Dr. Cyril Zakka
Cyril Zakka, MD Founder & CEO, Almanac Health. Physician-scientist and AI leader who founded the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM) program at AUBMC and conducted AI research at Stanford University focused on large language models and applications.
Fadi W. Abdul-Karim, MD MEd
Fadi W. Abdul-Karim, MD, MEd Professor Emeritus, Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic. Assistant Dean for Balamand-USA Academic Affairs. Board-certified pathologist with expertise in gynecologic pathology and cytopathology.
Usama Hamdan, MD
Usama Hamdan, MD, FICS President & Co-Founder, Global Smile Foundation. Humanitarian surgeon and global cleft-care leader with over 38 years of sustainable healthcare outreach, education, and capacity-building worldwide.
Beyhan Annan
Beyhan Annan, MPH Director of Operations, Global Smile Foundation Research Scholar, Vanderbilt University Medical Center . Global health professional advancing sustainable healthcare, education, and international partnerships.
Basim Dubaybo, MD
Basim A. Dubaybo, MD Vice Dean, Faculty Affairs & Professional Development · Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit. Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician, Academic Medicine and Global Health Leader with decades of leadership.
Elie Bou Younes
Elie Bou Younes CEO, Bou Younes Pharmaceuticals · Advisor, René Mouawad Foundation Lebanese pharmaceutical executive and healthcare strategist focused on sustainable healthcare systems and diaspora-driven initiatives.
Samer ElDika, MD
Samer Eldika, MD, FASGE Clinical Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine. Advanced endoscopist specializing in pancreatic cystic lesions and pancreaticobiliary disorders, with expertise in minimally invasive therapies.
Dr Alissar
Alissar Rady, MD, MSc, MPH Policy and Health Systems Advisor and Team Lead, WHO Lebanon. Public health leader with over 30 years of experience advancing health systems recovery, reform, and resilience through humanitarian, government, and international partnerships.
Marc Ayoub, MD
Marc Ayoub, MD, MBA Neurocritical Care Physician, New York. Healthcare innovator focused on artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and physician advocacy, advancing smarter healthcare systems and patient care through emerging technologies.
Chady Sarraf, MD, MHCL, SFHM Vice Chair, Medicine Dept,Co-founder & Past President, ILMA USA President-Elect, Medical Society of Sedgwick County
Chady Sarraf, MD, MHCL, SFHM Vice Chair, Medicine Department · Co-founder & Past President, ILMA USA. President-Elect, Medical Society of Sedgwick County. Hospital medicine leader focused on physician leadership and healthcare improvement.

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ILMA USA Foundation Gala
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