Hesham Hamoda, MD

AACAP Annual Meeting 2026

October 26–31, 2026 · Atlanta, GA · Full program

• SessionChairAACAP Arab Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Caucus

  October 29, 2026, 09:30–11:00

  A caucus for attendees of Arab descent or with interest in Arab children and families to network, discuss clinical cases, share research ideas, and improve access to care and training.

  Child & AdolescentDiverse & Underserved Populations

• SessionCulture Matters: Clinical Pearls From Working With Arab Patients

  October 29, 2026, 15:00–16:30

  Clinical perspectives on culturally informed care when working with Arab patients and families.

  Child & AdolescentDiverse & Underserved Populations

• LectureCaring Across Borders: Working With International Arab Patients Seeking Medical Care in the United States

  October 29, 2026, 15:00–16:30

  Covers clinical considerations when treating international Arab patients who travel to the United States for medical care.

  Child & AdolescentDiverse & Underserved Populations

• SessionChairGlobal Perspectives on Stigma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Innovative Solutions

  October 30, 2026, 09:00–11:00

  Presenters from several world regions compare how cultural stigma affects access to child and adolescent mental health care. The session covers culturally responsive, context-specific strategies to reduce stigma in clinical practice.

  Child & AdolescentDiverse & Underserved PopulationsPractice, Policy & Workforce

• SymposiumBridging Borders: Global Models of Collaboration to Strengthen Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Training and Capacity

  October 31, 2026, 09:00–11:30

  Presents international partnership models for building child and adolescent psychiatry training and workforce capacity, including remote mentorship, transregional training hubs and observership programs. Emphasizes reciprocal, sustainable collaboration across resource settings.

  Child & AdolescentEducation & TrainingDiverse & Underserved PopulationsPractice, Policy & Workforce