| Time | Schedule (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM | Introduction and Welcome Dr Asim Babar, Assistant Professor/Echo Lab Director of Cardiology, Hines VA Medical Center, Maywood IL |
| 8:40 AM | “The Challenge of Caring for Patients with Drug Dependence” Dr Neil Barry IV, Chief of Medicine/Interventional Cardiologist, Tennova Health, Knoxville, TN |
| 9:00 AM | “Victims of Drug Overdose: Uncovering the Root of the Problem” Dr Umar Shakur, Chief of Cardiology, Insight Hospital, Chicago, IL |
| 9:20 AM | “Rising Mental Health in the USA: Challenges Ahead” Dr Kanwal Ahmed, Department of Psychiatry PGY-3, UT Southwestern Medical Center |
| 9:40 AM | Panel Discussion with Q&A |
| 9:50 AM | Break |
| 10:00 AM | “The Nexus Between One Health and Global Health Security: Ethics, Evidence and Practice” Dr Osman Dar, Senior Advisor on Policy and Strategy, Office of the Director General Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevenetion – UK Health Security Agency |
| 11:00 AM | Panel Discussion with Q&A |
| 11:10 AM | “Ethical Opportunities in Billing and Coding” Dr Omar Hussain, Co-Chair of American Thoracic Society/CHEST Clinical Practice Committee, Advisor for the American Medical Association RVU Update Committee |
| 11:30 AM | “Entrepreneurship in Medicine: An Unlimited Wingspan” Dr Waqas Masood, Neurologist, CEO Hawk Group of Companies |
| 11:50 AM | Panel Discussion with Q&A |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | “Models of Drug Development: Practical Considerations” Dr Ahsan Arozullah, VP Research Astella Pharmaceuticals |
| 1:30 PM | “Embryogenesis and Early Life: Exploring Epistemology” Dr Deena Kishawi, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brown University |
| 2:00 PM | “Reviving Altruism in Medicine: Resetting the Physician” Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, President of Darul Qasim College |
| 3:00 PM | Conclusion Dr Asim Babar |
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) and Al Amin Institute. IMANA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Important Information
- Audience: This conference is for healthcare professionals (physicians, students/residents, PAs and NPs) only.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). 7 hours of CME will be provided for this event
- Conference Fee: A conference fee of $499 is required for attendance.
- Meals: The organization will provide meals during the conference.
- Accommodation: Limited rooms available at a discounted rate as first-come-first-serve, please use this link to reserve one of those rooms.
We look forward to your presence at this enriching and insightful event. For inquiries, please contact [email protected].