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In September 29 1974, a group of Arab American Physicians established the Arab American Medical Association ( AAMA). In 1975 Sal Ajalat Esq was commissioned to write the first bylaws of AAMA. In 1978 AAMA started its first humanitarian efforts by sending medical supplies to Lebanon during the war. Same year noticed the first medical symposium in Baghdad. While in 1979 the first national medical convention was held in Las Vegas. In November 1980 four chapters of AAMA signed the affiliation to establish the National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA). Kamal Batniji, MD. was elected to be the first president of NAAMA, and in the same year, NAAMA was accredited to be a continuing medical provider (CMP) by the ACCME. In 1989 NAAMA office moved to Michigan. NAAMA foundation was established in 1990. During the first gulf war in 1991, NAAMA was the only medical organization that was permitted to send aids to Iraq. NAAMA and Physician for peace established missions for Palestine in 1993. In 2000 the first International Medical Convention of NAAMA was held in Jerusalem. NAAMA was one of the first to supply medical aids during the 9/11 attack. The hard work was honored with the Arab American Organization of the year in 2001, by ACCESS. In 2004 NAAMA joined the International Medical graduates section at the American Medical Association. One of the greatest achievements was in 2006 when NAAMA raised more than quarter million dollars for Lebanon. Another success was in the Egypt Pediatric Cancer Project. NAAMA shared in the 50th year anniversary of University of Aleppo. In 2010 NAAMA, SAMS, and IMSA signed an affiliation agreement. Between 2012-2016 NAAMA initiated and continued to be the first of many medical missions for Syrian refugees in Jordan. Dr. Rouba Ali, the current president of NAAMA is proud to introduce to you NAAMA NextGen. Dr. Ali realized the importance of paving the way for NAAMA into the future. NAAMA Next Generation started to establish their own chapters and clubs in their universities. We are committed to the success of this organization and will stand ready to assist any one in need for our assistance and help.