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S3: From Culture to Care: Arab Americans and Vascular Surgery (Arab American Vascular Surgeons Section (AAVSS))

Friday, June 12, 2026
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM ET
Location: Hynes CC, Third Level, Room 309

To highlight how Arab American vascular surgeons contribute to improving patient care, training, research, and global collaboration. The session will explore the intersection of culture, community health, humanitarian experience, and workforce development—showcasing how AAVSS adds value to the broader vascular community.

Presentations:

  • 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM ET
    Breakfast
  • 7:00 AM - 7:02 AM ET
    Introduction

    Speaker: Loay S. Kabbani, MD, MHA (he/him/his) – Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

  • 7:02 AM - 7:09 AM ET
    Experiences from Conflict Zones: First-Hand Accounts

    Speaker: Bara Zuhaili, MD

  • 7:09 AM - 7:16 AM ET
    Experiences from Conflict Zones: Clinical Lessons

    Speaker: Jamal J. Hoballah, MD, MBA (he/him/his) – American University of Beirut Medical Center

  • 7:16 AM - 7:23 AM ET
    Experiences from Conflict Zones: Ethical & Emotional Dimensions Practicing in Conflict Zones

    Speaker: Ayman Ahmed, MBBS (he/him/his)

  • 7:23 AM - 7:30 AM ET
    From Culture to Care: Advancing Vascular Health in Arab American Communities: Cultural Competence in Vascular Surgery

    Speaker: Shadi Abu-Halimah, MD FACS

  • 7:30 AM - 7:37 AM ET
    From Culture to Care: Advancing Vascular Health in Arab American Communities: Vascular Health Disparities in Arab Americans

    Speaker: Hanaa Aridi, MD – Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.

  • 7:37 AM - 7:44 AM ET
    From Culture to Care: Advancing Vascular Health in Arab American Communities: Community Engagement and Outreach

    Speaker: Ahmed Kayssi, MD – Division of Vascular Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada

  • 7:44 AM - 7:49 AM ET
    IMG in Vascular Surgery

    Speaker: Rabih A. Chaer, MD, MS (he/him/his) – Stonybrook University

  • 7:50 AM - 8:00 AM ET
    Panel Discussion/Q&A