Amman: The Jordanian American Physicians Association (JAPA) on Tuesday launched the JAPA Match Symposium 2026 in Amman, bringing together leading physicians and consultants from the United States with hundreds of medical students and doctors from Jordan and abroad to support applicants seeking medical residency programs in the United States and Canada.
According to Jordan News Agency, the symposium, held at the Four Seasons Hotel, is the largest event of its kind in Jordan, offering scientific sessions and interactive workshops led by Jordanian physicians serving in academic and leadership positions at prominent U.S. medical institutions.
Jordan Medical Association President Issa Khashashneh praised the symposium's scientific content, commending JAPA's role in strengthening the international standing of Jordanian physicians and fostering professional and academic cooperation between Jordanian doctors at home and abroad.
He underlined the association's commitment to expanding cooperation with JAPA to support young Jordanian physicians pursuing postgraduate training in the United States through residency, fellowship, and professional development opportunities, as well as partnerships with leading medical and academic institutions.
Khashashneh also urged Jordanian physicians working abroad to maintain close ties with the Jordan Medical Association, expressing hope that stronger cooperation would lead to new scientific initiatives, research partnerships, and continuing medical education programs that benefit physicians and contribute to advancing Jordan's healthcare sector.
The symposium's scientific program features sessions on residency application strategies, CV preparation, interview skills, specialty selection, and the use of artificial intelligence in medical education. Participants were also introduced to JAPA's initiatives, including elective clinical training opportunities, academic advising, and an educational loan program.
The event also provides networking opportunities through panel discussions connecting participants with physicians and medical experts. Founded in 2020, JAPA works to support Jordanian physicians and strengthen medical and scientific cooperation between Jordan and the United States through educational, training, humanitarian, and academic initiatives aimed at advancing the healthcare sector.