Welcome

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to welcome you to The Best of AARC2026 Conference & FRCS Courses, a three-day CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION to be held at Mohammed Almana College for Medical Sciences (MACHS), Dammam, Saudi Arabia from 15-17 January 2026. The conference is under the auspice of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) in collaboration with the American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF), the Saudi Society for Respiratory Care (SSRC), Alfaisal University, Mohammed Almana College for Medical Sciences, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, and Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, also there are multiple participations from the key Respiratory Care Departments and Programs in Saudi Arabia and GCC.

This year’s Committee has prepared a comprehensive scientific and hands-on program that addresses all essential domains of Respiratory Care. The curriculum covers foundational modalities including 24 lectures encompassing Adult, Neonatal, and Pediatric Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 8 clinical skills workshops.

Also, a dedicated one and half day with 16+ state-of-the-art lectures, debates, and pro/con sessions on the latest advances in respiratory care.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or embarking on your journey into Respiratory Care, this program is designed to enhance your knowledge, strengthen your clinical skills, and equip you for excellence in modern respiratory care. Throughout the conference, participants will explore common and complex respiratory conditions, diagnostic techniques, and emerging therapeutic modalities.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our host, Mohammed Almana College for Medical Sciences, for graciously supporting and hosting the Conference on their distinguished campus.

Our heartfelt gratitude also goes to our sponsors, whose support makes this event possible. We equally recognize and thank our committed faculty members and participants for their invaluable time, contribution, and dedication.

We look forward to welcoming you to this exceptional conference and its associated courses.

Best regards,