North American Sikh Medical and Dental Association (NASMDA) 2025 Annual Summit

  • January 17 - 19, 2025

  • OMNI Hotel and Resort

    221 Las Colinas Boulevard East
    Irving, Texas 75039
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Description

Exclusive 34th annual summit to connect with like-minded professionals at an inspiring networking event designed for community building. Elevate your journey through collaboration, shared experiences, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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OMNI Hotels and Resorts
221 East Las Colinas Boulevard, Dallas (Irving), Texas, 75039
Phone: (972) 556-0800 | Hotel Website

Book your room today before the deal runs out! 
https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/dallas-las-colinas/nasmda-2025

Airports

  • About 9 miles (15 minutes) from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
  • About 10 miles (15 minutes) from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)

What's included

NASMDA 2025 Dallas, Texas registration includes registration, conference, meals and entertainment: 

  • Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Lunch on Friday and Saturday
  • Gourmet desi dinner on Friday and Saturday by Sanjh restaurant
    Sanjh takes you on a culinary odyssey, rooted in India's rich heritage yet embracing innovation. Explore a reinterpretation of Indian cuisine, blending exotic spices, seasonal ingredients, and traditional flavors. Experience the fusion of ancient and modern techniques, indulging in decadent desserts.
  • Entertainment for Friday and Saturday evening. Keynote speakers on Saturday night Banquet.
  • Educational meetings start Friday afternoon and conclude on Sunday at noon.

Become a Sponsor 

  • Bronze $2500.00
  • Silver $5000.00
  • Gold $10,000.00
  • Platinum $20,000.00

Agenda at a glance

Friday January 17th

  • 9:00am to 11:30am – Board & Officers’ Meeting
    • Board members, Officers, and Past Presidents
  • 10:30 to 11:30am – Informal Ice-Br
  • eakers for Pre-Health attendees (high school and college aged students)
    • Rose Gulati, Prableen Kaur facilitating
  • 12:00pm to 1pm – Lunch and Registration
  • 12:30pm to 1pm – CME Part I 
    • Required for all who desire Category I CME
    • Independent study during the conference on your own time
  • 1pm - to 2:30pm – Interactive Session: Handling Medical Emergencies in our Gurdwaras
    • Drs. Ammundeep Tagore (NJ), Rohit Mehta (NC)
  • 2:45pm to 3:00pm – Break
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm – Health Information Technology and Outreach session (Armaan Johal (CA), Karandeep Singh (CA), Karanveer Singh (CA), Sehej S. Johal (CA))
    • 3:00pm - 3:30pm  – Telemedicine & Patient Portals for Gurdwara Based Clinics
      • Armaan Johal (CA)
    • 3:30pm - 4:00pm  – AI for Clinicians
      • Karandeep Singh (CA)
    • 4:00pm – 4:30pm Update from Guru Harkrishan Medical Clinic
      • Dani Kaur, Bhajleen Kaur, Tegbir Singh
    • 4:30pm - 5:00pm  – Panel Discussion
      • Ansh Deep Singh, Karanvir Singh Sehaj S Johal, Karan Deep Singh, Ekam Singh, Bani Kaur
  • 6:00pm - 6:30pm Rehraas Sahib Paath
  • 6:30pm - 10:00pm – Dinner, Activities
    • Networking, Career Counseling & Interprofessional Reception
      • Karanveer Singh, Sehaj Johal, Jaskeerat Gulati
  • NASMDA by NASMDA, featuring musical performances by NASMDA members intermixed with “Life Outside of Work” by our members
    • Baljinder S. Bathla (photography), Armaan S. Johal (surfing), Manmeet S. Bedi (DJing), Mandheer Singh (podcasting). 

Saturday January 18th

  • 6:45am - 7:15am – Nitnem
  • 7:30am – 8:30am – Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant
  • 8:30am – 9:00am – Gastrointestinal Update
    • Dr. Harminder Singh,(Manitoba), Dr. Gursimran Kocchar (PA)
  • 9:00am – 9:30am – Hematology-Oncology Update
    • Dr. Gurbakhash Kaur (NJ)
  • 9:30am – 10:00am – Medical Care for Our Elders at Home: Key Issues to Consider
    • Dr. Ritu Suri (NJ)
  • 10:15am – 10:45am – Addiction in Crisis
    • Dr. Jasmeet Bains (CA)
  • 10:45am – 11:15am – Update on Treatment of Obesity and latest buzz on the newest generation of weight loss medications
    • Dr. Anila K. Chadha (CA)
  • 11:15 – 11:45am – Evolving Our Approach towards the Health of the Community
    • Dr. Prabhjot Singh (NY)
  • 11:45 - 12:00 pm NASMDA Connect to Purpose: Presentation by A Little Happiness Foundation
    • Taran Singh (CA) 
  • 12:10pm – 1:00pm – Lunch and Learn: Financial Wellness
    • Gurjote Sethi (NJ), Rav Singh (TX)
  • 1:00pm – 2:00pm – How to Walk on the Spiritual Path of Sikhi and Wake up from our Jaagi Neend, sponsored by SikhLens
    • Harinder Singh (United Kingdom), Bicky Singh (CA)
    • Featured book: Jewels from Sikh Wisdom
  • 2:00pm – 2:30pm – Climate Change and Ecosikh’s Role
    • Dr. Rajwant Singh (MD)
  • 2:30 – 2:50pm — The Global Fight for Indian Independence & Citizenship
    • Dr. Jasbir Singh Kang
  • 2:50pm – 3:00pm  – Break
  • 3:00pm –  3:30pm – NIOSH Study and Beard Bands
    • Dr. Jonisha Pollard, Giselle Klapper, and Harman Singh
    • Sponsored by Sikh Coalition
  • 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm – Social Media & Your Clinical Practice: Tips and Tricks
    • Dr. Baljinder S. Bathla (IL)
  • 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Interventional Pain Management
    • Dr. Gurtej Singh (MD)
  • 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm – Movie: Harmony of Healing
    • Harleen Kaur Singh and Kaur Films
    • facilitated Discussion by Drs. Suneet Kaur (NC), Sagina Hunjrah (IL)
  • 6:00pm - 6:30pm – Rehraas Sahib Paath
  • 6:30pm - 10:00pm – Dinner, Entertainment
    • Keynotes: Dr. Swaiman Singh (MN), Ravi Singh (United Kingdom)

Sunday January 19th

  • 6:45am - 7:15am – Nitnem
  • 7:30am - 8:00am – Breakfast
  • 8:00am - 8:30am - Medisewa & Vidyasewa: What we can do for our DesPunjab
    • Dr. Ramanpreet Singh (FL)
  • 8:30am - 9:00am – The Lifestyle of Gurmukhs
    • Dr. Pritpal Singh (TX), SikhRI
  • 9:30am - 10:30am – Membership Meeting
  • 10:30am – 12pm – Advocacy Workshop (Optional)
    • Speakers to be determined
  • 12pm – 12:30 CME Part 2 Workshop
Date & Time

Jan 17, 2025 8:00 AM - Jan 19, 2025 5:00 PM

Venue Details

OMNI Hotel and Resort

221 Las Colinas Boulevard East
Irving, Texas 75039 OMNI Hotel and Resort
NASMDA

About Us

North American Sikh Medical and Dental Association (NASMDA) is the oldest and largest Sikh healthcare professional organization in North America. NASMDA’s network of Sikh medical and dental professionals serve as a resource through a variety of activities that serve the broader Sikh community.

With over 1000 registered members in the United States and Canada, NASMDA is creating a community of Sikh healthcare expertise. These individuals are not only connected by their strong faith in Sikhism, but also through their commitment and dedication.

NASMDA’s vision is to fund and expand programs to make a difference. Sikh general practitioners and specialists thus have an avenue to voice their contributions, and their expertise will be accessible to immediate communities around the world.

NASMDA’s goals based on the bylaws:

  1. To promote Sikh physicians and dentists globally as well as medical and dental institutions in other parts of the world
  2. To support brilliant and deserving Sikh professionals pursuing healthcare careers
  3. To foster long-term associations and friendships with members
  4. To improve the delivery of service and overall healthcare quality globally
  5. To create awareness, generate interest and guide the younger generations of healthcare professionals and allow for adequate post graduate training in specific fields

NASMDA will coordinate and host annual meetings with members creating an organized forum to exchange information, discuss policies, educate on areas of expertise, establish future course of action, etc.