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
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.

Book Your Room

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

8:30am to 11:30am – Board & Officers’ Meeting

Board members, Officers, and Past Presidents

10:30 to 11:30am – Informal Ice Breakers 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), Jaspal Singh (NC)

2:45pm to 3:00pm – Break

3:00pm - 4:45pm – Health Information Technology and Outreach session

3:00pm to 3:15pm – Brief Update on Sikh Health Network (SHN). Sehaj S. Johal (CA)

3:15pm - 3:45pm  – Telemedicine & Patient Portals for Gurdwara Based Clinics. Armaan Johal (CA)

3:45pm  – 4:15pm Update from Guru Harkrishan Medical Clinic. Dani Kaur, Bhajleen Kaur, Tegbir Singh

4:15pm - 4:45pm  – Panel Discussion with Sehaj S Johal, Karan Deep Singh, Ekam Singh, Bani Kaur

4:45pm - 5:15pm – The Lifestyle of Gurmukhs

Dr. Pritpal Singh (TX), SikhRI

6:00pm - 6:30pm Rehraas Sahib Paath

6:30pm - 7:30pm – Dinner, Activities

Networking, Career Counseling & Interprofessional Reception

Moderated by Sehej Johal, Prableen Kaur, Rose Gulati

7:30pm - 10:00pm 

NASMDA by NASMDA, featuring musical performances by NASMDA members intermixed with “Life Outside of Medicine” by:
Arpinder Kaur (airline pilot), Armaan S. Johal (surfing), Manmeet S. Bedi (DJing), Mandheer Singh (podcasting). 

Saturday January 18th

6:15am - 7:00am – Nitnem in Hospitality Suite (Jupji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav Prasad Savaiya)

7:00am – 8:30am – Poster Presentations I and Breakfast 

Presentations by: Jasleen Kaur, Bani Kaur, Dani Kaur, Ranbeer Singh, Bhajleen Kaur, Shiven Sharma, Prabhjot Singh, Dave Singh, Ikaasa K. Suri

8:30am – 9:00am – Gastrointestinal Update by Dr. Harminder Singh,(Manitoba), Dr. Gursimran Kocchar (PA)

9:00am – 9:30am – Hematology-Oncology Update by Dr. Gurbakhash Kaur (NJ)

9:30am – 10:00am – Medical Care for Our Elders at Home: Key Issues to Consider by Dr. Ritu Suri (NJ)

10:00 – 10:15am Break

10:15am – 10:45am – Addiction in Crisis by Dr. Jasmeet Bains (CA)

10:45am – 11:15am – Update on Treatment of Obesity and latest buzz on the newest generation of weight loss medications by Dr. Anila K. Chadha (CA)

11:15 – 11:45am – Evolving Our Approach towards the Health of the Community by Dr. Prabhjot Singh (NY)

11:45 - 12:00 pm NASMDA Connect to Purpose: Presentation by A Little Happiness Foundation by Taran Singh (CA) 

12:10pm – 1:00pm – Lunch and Learn: Financial Wellness by 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 by Mr. Harinder Singh (United Kingdom), Mr. Bicky Singh (CA)

Featured book: Jewels from Sikh Wisdom

2:00 – 2:20pm — Sikh Medical Initiative by Prabhjot Singh (student) and Ikaasa Suri (student)

2:20pm – 2:50pm – NIOSH Study and Beard Bands with Jonisha Pollard, Giselle Klapper, and Harman Singh. Sponsored by Sikh Coalition

2:50pm to 3:10pm – Break

3:10 pm - 3:40 pm – Social Media & Your Clinical Practice: Tips and Tricks by Dr. Baljinder S. Bathla (IL)

3:40 pm – 4:10 pm – Interventional Pain Management by Dr. Gurtej Singh (MD)

4:10 pm – 5:00 pm – Movie: Harmony of Healing by 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

Awards and Honors

Keynotes: Dr. Swaiman Singh (MN), Ravi Singh (United Kingdom)

Sunday January 19th

6:15am - 7:00am – Nitnem (Jupji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav Prasad Savaiya)

7:00am - 8:30am – Poster Session II and Breakfast

Presentations by: Arzoe Kaur, Aekash Singh, Simar Singh, Gurbani Suri, Japjot Singh, Tanveer Vasdev, Gurtej Singh, Amrit Vasdev, Aviraj S. Sibia, Gurnoor Dang

8:30am - 9:00am - Medisewa & Vidyasewa: What we can do for our DesPunjab by Dr. Ramanpreet Singh (FL)

9:00am - 9:30am – Membership Meeting

9:30am – 11:30am – Nishkam: Applying Sikh Values of Service to American Civic Engagement. Panel discussion and presentations by Preetmohan Singh, Sukh Kaur, Jenny Davis, Shivinder Singh, Kiran Kaur Gill, Manka Dhingra, Soni Singh

Optional visit to local Gurdwara.  Gurdwara Sikh Sangat. 200 E. Euless Blvd, Euless, TX 76040. Please contact Dr. Pal Singh Virk at 1-559-367-1900 if interested and in need of transportation.

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.