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The Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEast Meets Middle East: Global Healthcare Strategy & Innovation with Dr. Firas MahdiIn this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Khalil Diab and Dr. Mohammad Ali sit down with Dr. Firas Mahdi, Partner at LEK Consulting in Singapore, to explore the intersection of strategy, technology, and innovation in healthcare across Asia and the Middle East. From his beginnings in clinical medicine at AUBMC to leadership roles at GE Healthcare, Medtronic, and now LEK, Dr. Mahdi shares a remarkable global journey spanning Lebanon, the Gulf, and Southeast Asia.
We discuss: How Singapore’s hybrid public–private healthcare model achieves world-class outcomes Lessons for Middle Eastern health systems in valu...
2025-11-1034 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastFood and Water in Lebanon: Can We Still Trust Them?الأكل والمَيّ بلبنان: فينا نوسق فين بعد؟In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Khalil Diab speaks with Christelle Bachi, food safety expert and founder of Yes You Can Clinic, about the alarming state of food and water contamination in Lebanon.
Where is the pollution coming from — water, storage, farming, or lack of restaurant hygiene? How has the economic crisis affected public health oversight, and what can individuals do to stay safe?
A candid discussion about what’s really happening behind Lebanon’s food safety crisis — and what urgent steps are needed to rebuild trust.
Hosted by: Khalil Diab
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2025-11-0238 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastShaping the Future of Health AI: Insights from AUB’s Global Health Institute with Nadine SabraIn this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Drs. Khalil Diab and MohammadAli Jardaly speak with Nadine Sabra, digital health lead at the American University of Beirut’s Global Health Institute and member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Health AI Conference.
We discuss:
Nadine’s journey into digital health and AI
The most promising applications of AI in healthcare today
The ethical and regulatory challenges in integrating AI into practice
How AI can shape patient care and health systems in the next decade
AUB’s initiatives to pre...
2025-09-2029 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastFlipping the Table: When the Hosts Become the GuestsIn a special edition of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast recorded in Beirut at the Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui, the mic gets turned around!
Cynthia Abi Khalil, Director of Nursing at Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui, and Antoine Saab, Healthcare Quality expert at the same institution, take over the hosting duties and flip the table on us. This time, MohammadAli Jardaly and I are in the hot seat answering the questions.
From the story of how it all began three years ago, to the behind-the-scenes challenges, funniest recording moments, lessons learned, and the future vision fo...
2025-08-2428 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 96: The Health Advantages of Trail Running and The Lebanese Mountain Trail with Nayla CortasMost of use lead busy urban lives these days with days and weeks passing by in some cities without close contact with nature. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the health benefits of hiking and trail running with Nayla Cortas who is a pharmacist by training and an avid trail runner. Nayla along with Lebanon trail running pioneer Ali Kedami established the 4 Seasons Mountain Trails organizing races along the Lebanon Mountain Trail which traverses the country from North to South. We discuss the health advantages of this endeavor and the economic effects this trail and events around...
2024-09-0328 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 96: Combatting fatigue and burnout with Dr. Labib GhulmiyyahA great podcast the beginning of the school year. We all lead fast lives which become faster as the school year starts for those of us with kids. Juggling work, kids' activities, life stressors, worrying about parents in Lebanon for the Lebanese listeners ... this all leads to fatigue, tiredness, and burnout. Burnout has become a major issue in healthcare workers, and is leading to thinning out of the workforce.
In this episode, we discuss these topics and others with Dr. Labib Ghulmiyyah, a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, who is now in Miami but was in Lebanon prior...
2024-08-2642 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 95: Sports nutrition and marathon training with Eva KahwagiHave you ever thought about running a marathon or half marathon? Have you ever wondered how marathoners finish the race alive? Proper nutrition and electrolyte intake before, and during the race, are a major part of the process. In this latest episode of the podcast discuss this topic particularly pertaining to running with Eva Kahwagi, who owns Eva Sports Nutrition at:
https://evasportsnutrition.com
and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evasportsnutrition?igsh=ZXBwdmNwbXRreXRq
Eva offers advice in all sports not only in running.
An episode not to be missed
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2024-07-0828 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 94: Medical Care in the West Bank and the Palestinian Territories with Dr. Mosa Abo SabhaLatest episode of the podcast with Dr. Mosa Abo Sabha, a medical intern at the Palestinian Ministry of Health in the West Bank. Mosa has rotated at GW in the past and is currently involved in a World Bank project looking at healthcare needs in different areas of the West Bank and trying to equalize medical care among the different areas. In this episode we discuss the different areas in the West Bank currently, governmental versus private sector hospitals, and the current inequalities in the system. A very enlightening episode.
#westbank #palestinianrterritories #healthcareaccess #economiccrisis
2024-06-2338 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 93: Integrating AI into clinical care with Dr. Hussain IsmaeelIf you are wondering about the future role of AI in clinical care, this is an episode you must listen to. In this episode co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, we discuss with the integration of AI into clinical care with Dr. Hussain Ismaeel (who is the co-founder of Healtech). He is involved in developing SOLVIT, an AI based clinical practice management product. We discuss the role this product will have in streamlining clinical practice management, and its role in data analysis and research.
#artificialintelligence #clinicalpractice #aihealthcare
This episode is also available on all podcast apps and...
2024-06-1449 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 92: Medonations - Securing lifesaving medications and ensuring equal access to healthcare in LebanonIn this episode, our guest is Marina El Khawand who is a recent law school graduate from Sagesse University. Her story started after the Beirut explosion and during the economic crisis when she secured a much needed asthma medication to an old lady stuck in her half destroyed apartment in the Karantina neighborhood in Beirut. Marina was 18 at that time and has been passionate about equal access to healthcare for all people in Lebanon. After this event, she established Medonations, an NGO that is now operating in more than 65 countries with medical drives collecting much needed medications and serving...
2024-06-0550 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 91: Mariam Foundation - Delivering medications to disadvantaged families in LebanonIn this episode with members of the Mariam Foundation in Brazil, Lebanon, and the US, we discuss the impact of the Lebanese economic crisis on the availability and affordability of medications in Lebanon. We discuss the development of the Mariam Foundation, the impact it has had so far in adopting families and delivering needed medications to them, and its educational role in Lebanon.
#economiccrisis #medicationshortage #medicine
2024-05-2429 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 90: Food Waste and Disposal at Lebanese Hospitals with Mohamad AbiadDo you wonder how much food is wasted in hospitals and restaurants in Lebanon and worldwide? How is the food that is wasted disposed of?
If you are interested in learning about this topic, listen to our latest episode of the podcast with Dr. Mohamad Abiad, Professor of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the American University of Beirut. In this episode, we discuss the latest clinical trials their group has published on food waste and food disposal in hospitals in Lebanon. The findings are eye opening and will surprise you.
How much food is wasted in...
2024-05-0431 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 89: Art therapy and the art of healing with Christiane AshkarLatest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Christiane Ashkar who is an avid art collector and Middle Eastern art enthusiast. She has been involved with promoting young artists in the region and has established the Christiane Ashkar Art Consultancy (CAAC) https://www.christianeashkar.com/
In this episode, we discuss her the Art Foundation she is establishing with the goal of promoting young and upcoming artists in the MENA region regionally and internationally. We then discuss the role of art in healing in healthcare and its use in pscyhological counseling and therapy. We also discuss interesting facts...
2024-04-2726 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 88: Creativity and Public Speaking can cure mental health with Sheryn KnaiderIf you are wondering what leads to happiness, tune in to our latest episode of the podcast with Sheryn Knaider. Sheryn currently resides in Dubai and is the founder and head of the Professional Speakers Association of Arabia. In this episode, we discuss how creativity and public speaking lead to happiness and help with the mental health epidemic. We discuss reasons for the epidemic and ways to combat it and make yourselves happy. An episode not to be missed.
#Professionalspeaking #publicspeaking #Happiness #mentalhealth
2024-04-2055 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 87: Navigating the US healthcare market with founder of AMaze David SilversteinThe US healthcare market is complex and difficult for patients to navigate. Specialist appointments are hard to find with long waiting times. Access to primary care providers is becoming difficult in certain markets. In this episode, we discuss with David Silverstein this complex landscape and his involvement with pushing for price transparency in the market and succeeding through executive orders. We then discuss his development of AMaze, working with employers, to provide immediate access to virtual care for their employees for both preventative and urgent issues (physical and mental health), and assisting these employees with getting the necessary appointments...
2024-04-1640 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 86: Access to Healthcare in the US: The Role of PicassoMD with Dr. Reza SanaiPlease listen to and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians’ Podcast with Dr. Reza Sanai. Reza is married to a great Lebanese pediatrician in the DMV area Dr. Nadine Idriss and is a cardiologist by training, and a healthcare entrepreneur whose goal is to make healthcare more efficient, available, and less costly.
In this episode, we discuss the healthcare landscape in the US, the difficult access to specialists and to needed care, and the paucity of specialists and healthcare providers in large swaths of underserved areas in the US. We discuss his development of...
2024-04-0231 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 85: Chronic disease management in Lebanon during times of economic uncertainty - the untold storyPlease listen to and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Aniella Abi Gerges, Associate Professor of Physiology at the Lebanese American University and Myriam Boueri, medical student. In this episode co-hosted with Dr. MohammadAli Jardaly, we discuss their latest published clinical trial: "Cherfane M, Boueri M, Issa E, Abdallah R, Hamam A, Sbeity K, Saad A, Abi-Gerges A. Unveiling the unseen toll: exploring the impact of the Lebanese economic crisis on the health-seeking behaviors in a sample of patients with diabetes and hypertension. BMC Public Health. 2024 Feb 27;24(1):628. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-18116-6. PMID: 38413883; PMCID...
2024-03-2437 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 84: The future of healthcare: Hospital at Home or in-house with Dr. Anthony WehbeWatch and listen to our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Anthony Wehbe discussing his company Sena Health. Dr. Wehbe established his company during the pandemic. In this episode, we discuss hospital overload with inpatients and the role of hospitalizing patients at home in an effort to improve quality and decrease costs. We also discuss the use of remote patient monitoring technologies and AI for preventative care to decrease costs and improve outcomes.
Will the majority of hospitalizations in the future be at home or in a traditional hospital? Tune in and let us...
2024-03-1747 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 83: Discussing social media and fake medical news with Manuel ManouchakianWatch and listen to our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing fake medical news on social media with Manual Manouchakian, a Class of 2026 medical student at the University of Balamand. You have all heard the term "fake news" which has altered and changed outcomes of elections on social media.
In this episode, we discuss fake medical news. We list a series of 4 videos containing fake information on social media. These videos include the following:
1- https://www.tiktok.com/ZSFkK8dLK/ which discuss putting a candle in the ear to remove earwax
2024-03-0928 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 82: Bridging the gender gap in the MENA region with Dr. Lina Daouk-OyriPlease listen to and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Lina Daouk-Oyri, Associate Professor at the Department of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at the BI Norwegian Business School and Adjunct Associate Professor at the American University of Beirut. In this episode, we discuss her involvement in the SAWI project during her time in Lebanon and currently. We discuss gender gap in Lebanon and the MENA region and the role of the SAWI project in data collection and documentation, and its role in helping employers and governments bridge the gender gap. We also discuss Dr...
2024-02-1737 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 81: DRAPP - the Doctor's App: Discussing the future of telehealth in the MENA with Hady BsatIn this episode co-hosted with Dr. MohammadAli Jardaly, we discuss the future of telehealth in the MENA region with the founder of DRAPP Hady Bsat, a biomedical engineer by training. We delve into what inspired Hady to develop the app, how it started, and the learning experiences through the process leading to the latest version of the app. We also discuss its expansion from Lebanon to Egypt and now to other countries in the MENA region. We finish the episode with a discussion of the future of telehealth in the MENA and the rest of the world. This is...
2024-02-0353 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 80: Neonatal Intensive Care in Lebanon with Dr. Fawzi Maalouf live fromBeirutPlease listen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Fawzi Maalouf. This episode was recorded live from Bar Tartine on Bliss Street, Beirut. Dr. Maalouf is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in Neonatology at the American University of Beirut. In this episode, we discuss the recent advancements in neonatal intensive care worldwide and the survival of younger infants. We then discuss neonatal intensive care in Lebanon both in the Beirut area and in the regions. We then delve into the involvement of AUB in projects aiming at improving access to care of infants in the different...
2024-01-0733 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 79: Reflection on the 3 year anniversary of The Lebanese Physicians’ Podcast with MAJPlease listen to and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with MohammadAli Jardaly discussing the three year anniversary of the podcast. We reflect on the year 2023 discussing the major themes, which have included artificial intelligence and mental health and their intersection in some episodes.
We reflect on some of the most listened to episodes which include the episode on the disaster preparedness and the Beirut blast with Drs. Haytham Kaafarani and Jamal Hoballah, the episode on the medical tents during the revolution with Alain Sabri and Zakia Dimassi, the in-person episode at Paul, Gemmayzeh...
2023-12-2135 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 78: Are hospitals in Lebanon prepared for mass casualty events with Dr. Mariana HelouPlease listen to and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing disaster preparedness in hospitals in Lebanon. In this episode, I interview Dr. Mariana Helou, the Chief of Emergency Medicine at the LAU-MC Rizk Hospital in Achrafieh. Dr. Helou is very active in Disaster Medicine and Mass Casualty event preparedness training in Europe. We discuss the August 4th explosion and disaster preparedness at that time, and then discuss current hospital preparedness in Lebanon for a potential mass casualty event given the political events in the region. We discuss emergency preparedness specifically at LAUMC-RH, but also discuss...
2023-12-1123 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 77: Analyzing Rising Healthcare Costs in the US: the Role of Palliative Care and AdvocacyPlease listen to and watch this latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Lama El Zein MD, MHA. Dr. El Zein just started a position as Vice President, Quality and Implementation Science at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey.
In this episode, we discuss the rising healthcare costs in the United States. We analyze the sectors of healthcare that lead to this high cost, and we discuss the role of palliative care and advocacy in improving the quality of care for patients in a more efficient less wasteful, and less costly manner.
If...
2023-11-2032 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 76: Work-life balance and the science of well-being with Dr. Myriam El Khoury MalhamePlease watch and listen to our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing the science of well-being and work-life balance with Dr. Myriam El Khoury Malhame. If you are struggling with work-life balance issues, stress, and anxiety, this is the episode to listen to. Dr. Malhame is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at The Lebanese American University. Her research focuses on positive psychology and factors that promote it which include sleep, mindfulness, exercise, among others. She has received a major NIH grant with her team to implement practices promoting emotional intelligence, stress management and growth mindset with vulnerable...
2023-10-2733 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 75: Mind-Easy: Offering Adaptive Mental Health Services at schools and in the workplacePlease watch and listen to Episode 75 of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with the founders of the platform Mind-Easy, Alexandra Assouad, CEO, Dalia Ahmed, Chief Clinical Officer, and Akanksha Shelat, Chief Technology Officer. In this episode, we discuss the start-up company Mind-Easy that was developed by the 3 co-founders who came from different cultural backgrounds to North America and found it hard to find culturally sensitive mental health services as they were adapting to their new homes. With their backgrounds in finance, clinical psychology, and computer science, they developed Mind-Easy. This platform currently offers culturally sensitive, adaptive, and preventative mental health...
2023-10-1431 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 74: Skin cancer screening, sunscreen, and skin lightening products with Dr Rina AllawhOur latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast moderated by MohammadAli Jaradi in a discussion with Dr. Rina Allawh. Dr. Allawh is a medical school graduate from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She runs her own podcast "Skin The Surface" which is available on Apple, Spotify, and multiple other platforms. In this podcast, we discuss the importance of skin cancer screening in people of all skin types and colors. We discuss sunscreen products and sunscreen application. We also discuss skin lightening products and their appropriate and safe application.
A podcast not to b...
2023-09-2433 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 73: Paving the path foward for people with visual impairment: The inspiring story of Yara KobrossyListen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing life with visual impairment in Lebanon with Yara Kobrossy who was diagnosed with retinitis pigementosa, a degenerative eye disease that leads to progressive loss of vision, at 8 years of age. Instead of letting this be a detriment, Yara completed her studies in education at the University of Balamand in Lebanon and has been involved in multiple NGOs helping improve the lives of people with disabilities in Lebanon through advocacy, enhancing access to education, promoting inclusivity at school and in the workplace, and raising awareness about the condition. Her...
2023-09-1830 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 72: Improving Access to Primary Healthcare in Lebanon: The role of the EU and AFDOur latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing the role of the European Commission and the French Development Agency (AFD) as donors in promoting the development of a strong primary healthcare system in the country. This episode, which was co-hosted by Dr. MohammadAli Jardaly and Dr. Vlad Chaddad (Regional Health Advisor for the International Rescue Committee in the MENA region), our guests were Madhuri Severgnini (Health Program Manager for the European Commission in Lebanon), and Rouba El-Khatib (Health Program Manager at the Agence Francaise de Developpement).
In this episode, we discussed how the role of the E...
2023-09-0956 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 71: Discussing Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare with Dr. Louis AtallahOur latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Louis Atallah, PhD, R and D lead Clinical AI and analytics at Phillips in Boston, MA, USA. This episode is co-hosted with Dr. MohammadAli Jardaly. Dr. Atallah is working mostly in tele ICU and eiCU monitoring developing AI algorithms to detect disease early, improve outcomes, and improve quality of care. In this episode, we discuss the role of AI currently and in the future in healthcare, its potential to improve quality of care, and assist healthcare workers and physicians in evaluating disease and monitoring patients.
If you are a...
2023-09-0441 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 70: Enhancing Access to Primary Care and the Role of Medical InformaticsPlease listen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing clincial informatics in primary care and its role in enhancing access to primary care and preventive care. This episode is co-hosted with Dr. MohammadAli Jardaly. Our guest is Dr. Ramy Khalil who is now based in Dubai, but is still director of medical informatics at PeopleOne Health, a direct primary healthcare company in the US that offers health plans for employers offering direct primary and preventive care to their employees thus cutting administrative costs.
Preventive and primary care suffers from lack of primary care physicians a...
2023-08-2656 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 69: The role of Artificial Intelligence in Optimizing Nursing Processes with Cynthia Abi KhalilPlease listen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing the role of Artificial Intelligence in Optimizing nursing processes. In this episode, which was co-hosted by MohammadAli Jardali and Antoine Saab, we discuss our topic with Cynthia Abi Khalil, director of nursing services at The Lebanese Hospital-Geitaoui. Ms. Abi Khalil is currently pursuing her PhD in Medical Informatics at the Sorbonne University in Paris. She is exploring the identification of key design and implementation features that are related to optimizing the usability, clinical relevance and outcomes of clinical decision support systems implemented
for the nursing process...
2023-08-0838 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 68: Medical NGO work in Lebanon and the Middle East with Drs. Vlad Chaddad and Tania BabanPlease listen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Drs. Tania Baban and Vlad Chaddad, and co-hosted with Dr. MohammadAli Jardali. Dr. Chaddad has been a very active member of the NGO community in the region and is currently responsible for the work of IRC in the region. Dr. Baban is medical director of the MedGlobal mission in Lebanon. In this episode, we discuss medical NGO work in Lebanon and the Middle East, especially in light of the recent crises in the region and after the Beirut blast. We discuss the importance of sustainability and empowering...
2023-07-0348 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 67: The Use of Aritificial Intelligence for Pandemic Monitoring and Surveillance with Antoine Saab, PhDThe COVID-19 pandemic showed the world that our pandemic monitoring systems could not prevent and detect the scale of the pandemic in a timely manner. The responses around the world were variable and differed by region. In this episode co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardali, we discuss with Antoine Saab, PhD, Healthcare Quality and Development Manager at Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui-UMC, his project "Strengthening Lebanon's pandemic surveillance system through AI-driven automation of laboratory data", which will be funded by the Canadian AI4PEP Funding Program. We discuss the role and future of AI in healthcare, in pandemic monitoring, and in improving healthcare...
2023-06-2440 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 66: Discussing Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Awareness with Drs. Hala Najm, Rasha Abi Hana, and Ziad KhatibPlease listen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Hala Najm, Rasha Abi Hana, and Ziad Khatib. This is the first episode recorded in person in Washington, D.C. Ms. Najm and Ms. Abi Hana have significant experience in substance use disorders and mental health awareness in Lebanon. Ms. Najm is also on a Hubert Humphrey Fulbright scholarship at VCU researching substance use disorders and prevention. In this episode, we discuss methods to prevent and treat substance use disorders and we discuss genetics and risk factors of the disease. We also discuss the push towards improving...
2023-06-1238 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 65: The mental health needs of healthcare workers in crisis zones with Dr. Maya Bizrilease tune in to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Maya Bizri, MD MPH discussing a topic that is often underrecognized, the mental health of healthcare workers. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Bizri's recent trip to Ukraine with MedGlobal in which she visited Lviv in Ukraine as part of a MedGlobal team invited by the Ministry of Health. The team developed a training program for healthcare workers to recognize mental health ailments in their colleagues early on.
Over the past decade, there have been multiple crises in a various areas around the...
2023-05-1935 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 64: Discussing the genetic determinants of Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr. Maria ChahrourPlease listen to and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Maria Chahrour at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX.
Autism Spectrum Disorder affects 1 in 36 children in the United States according to the CDC website. According to the WHO, 1 in 100 children worldwide have been identified with the disorder.
In this episode, we discuss the incidence and impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States and worldwide. We then delve into Dr. Chahrour's research on the genetic determinants of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the future landscape of...
2023-04-2325 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 63: Rates of Malnutrition in Patients Admitted to Lebanese Hospitals with Krystel OuaijanListen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Krystel Ouaijan, Senior Dietician specialized in critical illness at Saint George Hospital University Medical Centre and secretary and founding member of the Lebanese Syndicate for Dieticians and Nutritionists. In this episode, we discuss her latest research on the rates of malnutrition in Lebanon and the impact of those rates on hospital length of stay and morbidity and mortality on those patients. We also discuss the impact of the economic crisis on those rates.
This is her latest published article:
Ouaijan K, Hwalla N, Kandala NB...
2023-04-0937 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 62: An Amazing Feat: Successful Separation of Conjoined Twins for the First Time in LebanonWatch and listen to our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast co-hosted with Dr. MohammadAli Jardali. In this episode, we discuss with Drs. Ahmad Zaghal (Pediatric Surgery at AUBMC) and Houssein Darwish (Neurosurgery at AUBMC) the recent accomplishment of the separation of conjoined twins at AUBMC.
We discuss the great team of doctors, nurses, and personnel who were instrumental in making this story a success. We delve into the planning phases, the day of the surgery, and the post surgical follow-up of the twins. Then, we talk about the resilience of the physicians and healthcare workers...
2023-03-2723 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 61: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine with Dr. Cyril ZakkaPlease watch and listen to the latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing the role of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine with Dr. Cyril Zakka. Dr. Zakka has a background in Computer Science at Boston College and has been interested in artificial intelligence since his childhood days. We discuss his role in the Artificial Intelligence Program at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, and his current work at Stanford. We also discuss ChatGPT and the future of AI in medicine and outside of the medical field.
You can also listen to the episode on Apple, Spotify...
2023-03-0424 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 60: Discussing successful panedmic responses with Dr. Lana DbeiboListen to our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing the response to the COVID-19 pandemic at Indiana University and successful infection control practices with Dr. Lana Dbeibo of Indiana University. Dr. Dbeibo was Director of Vaccine Initiatives at Indiana University and received recognition from the Indianapolis Business Journal in the 2022 Forty under Forty for her work in promoting vaccination in the univesity and the community around it. In this episode, we discuss infection prevention initiatives, the pandemic response, and preparations for future pandemics.
#Indianapolis #indianauniversity #infectionprevention #covid19pandemic
@Indiana_University @IUHealth @IUSMCommunications
2023-02-1229 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 59: Discussing the Cholera Epidemic in Lebanon with Dr. Anis GermaniPlease listen to our latest episode of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing the origins and causes of the cholera epidemic in Lebanon, its future, and its relation to the healthcare, water, and electricity infrastructure in Lebanon.
This podcast is also available on YouTube on The Lebanese Physicians Podcast Channel, on Apple, Spotify, Anghmai, and iHeartRadio.
#Cholera #lebanon
2023-01-3029 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 58: Switching from Clinical Medicine to Industry: Is it a Good Idea with Dr. Emile MehannaIf you are a mid career professional who is wondering about switching to industry, or if you are a graduating medical trainee who is wondering about not going into clinical medicine, this is the podcast for you. Tune in to this episode of the podcast, co-hosted with Dr. MohammadAli Jardali, listen to Dr. Emile Mehanna describe his successful transition from clinical Interventional Cardiology to industry. In this episode, you will learn about the various opportunities for physicians in industry, and the wide impact they can make in multiple countries. Do not miss this exciting and enlightening episode. #clinicalmedicine #physicianburnout...
2022-11-2450 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 57: Discussing the Transformation of Healthcare Networks with Dr. Cesar YazbeckListen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast (co-hosted by MohammadAli Jardali) with Dr. Cesar Yazbeck, Executive Director of Date Science and Care Delivery at CVS Health. In this episode, Cesar discusses his road to CVS Health starting from graduation from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine to his healthcare consulting roles at McKinsey and Company in Dubai and in their New York office. We delve into the transformation of healthcare delivery and the future of medical care in the United States and in the world.
This episode can also be found on A...
2022-11-1334 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 56: Discussing pathways to surgical specialties in the US with Dr. Pascal JabbourTune in to our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Pascal Jabbour discussing his pathway to a neurosurgical residency in the United States and his tips for success. We also discuss the research fellowships he is offering to help international medical graduates, specifically Lebanese graduates, succeed in neurosurgical research and in securing residency spots in the United States. We conclude discussing his wine making experience. We can't wait to taste his new product from Bordeaux in the next several years.
#lebanon #neurosurgery #medicalresearch #wine
You can also watch the episode on YouTube...
2022-11-0426 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 55: Medical Students Successfully Delivering Tons of Medications to LebanonOur latest episode of the Lebanese Physicians Podcast with William Azar and Nadia Samaha discussing their recent success story navigating the NGO world and raising money to deliver tons of needed medications to Lebanon. They saw the need in the middle of the crisis in Lebanon and they acted quickly and efficiently to successfully fulfill that need.
#Lebanon #NGOs #Medications
2022-10-2430 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 54: Discussing Healthcare Startups with CardioDiagnostics Founder Ziad SankariPlease listen to and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with CardioDiagnostics Founder Ziad Sankari. In this episode, we discuss the advent of telemonitoring technologies in healthcare. We delve into the initiation of startups in the space in the US and the MENA region with focus on CardioDiagnostics, and we discuss the role of these technologies in the healthcare of the future.
#healthcare #healthcareleaders #telemedicine #telehealth #lebanon #mena
You can also listen to this episode on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, iHeartRadio, and watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Aj-QLlMu1og
2022-10-1432 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 53: The Medical Campaign -Medical Students Spreading Medical Knowledge to Pay Their TuitionMedical school tuition is always hard to afford even in the best of times. It becomes much harder to afford in a country hit by one of the worst financial crises this century. Instead of falling into despair, Jad Boustani, Amal Masrii, Jessica Badawi, and multiple other medical students from most medical schools in Lebanon came together and started the Medical Campaign.
These students devised several age-appropriate medical curricula and started teaching Zoom classes to Lebanese expat kids of all ages collecting tuition from these kids, which helped them pay medical tuition in dollars for medical students...
2022-09-1831 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 52: Toothpick App: A Story of Innovation in the Lebanese Dental World With Dr. Wael BizriIf you want to learn about app development and transforming ideas into success stories and actions, you need to listen to and watch the latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing the app toothpick with its creator Dr. Wael Bizri, a dentist in Lebanon. Wael has used his entrepreneurial spirit and skills at team building and team work to develop the app toothpick, which is revolutionizing the way dentists order equipment in Lebanon and a number of other MENA countries. He has also produced other successful apps in the medical and non-medical world.
You can listen...
2022-09-0926 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 51: Reshaping Mental Health in Lebanon: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and TelehealthIf you are interested in learning about the future of delivering mental health services in Lebanon and the MENA region, please listen and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. MohammadAli Jardali and Dr. Sara Catherine Mourani. A large portion of the Lebanese population has difficulty accessing mental health services due to financial, geographic, and cultural reasons. There is a lack of AI and telehealth based platforms in Lebanon, and in a lot of cases, platforms developed in the west are being used in the region (which does not take into account the cultural diversity...
2022-08-2838 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 50: The Role of Women Leaders in Healthcare in the Middle East with Dr. Rola HammoudOur latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Rola Hammoud, current Chief Medical Officer, of CMC Dubai. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Hammoud's journey from an anesthesiology resident at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon to becoming the CMO of an up and coming hospital in Dubai. We discuss her role and the role of women in medicine in advancing the healthcare sector in Lebanon and beyond, and their role in promoting quality initiatives to provide safe healthcare to the Lebanese population independent of their socioeconomic status. We hope you will enjoy listening to and...
2022-08-0631 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 49: Domestic Workers in Lebanon - Human Rights and the Right to HealthListen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Lawyer Mohanna Ishak representing the NGO Kafa. In this episode, we discuss the conditions of domestic workers in Lebanon, the laws regulating their work, their rights, and their access to healthcare. We also discuss the role of Kafa and other active NGOs in the country in promoting these rights and lobbying for better conditions for them.
The episode can be found on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio
You can donate to Kafa on:
https://kafa.org.lb
2022-06-1330 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 48: Discussing Palliative Care Services in the MENA region with the R4HC TeamPlease listen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with the Research for Health in Conflict (R4HC-MENA) team of researchers:
- Dr. Sabah Boufkhed at the University of Manchester and Kings College London
- Ms. Ghadeer Alarjeh, senior palliative care researcher at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan
- Dr. Sema Yurdusen at Ankara Bilim University, Turkey
- Dr. Fahad Ahmed at Ankara Yilrim Beyazit University, Turkey
In this episode, we discuss the R4HC-MENA research on palliative care services in the various countries in t...
2022-06-0555 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 47: How the Healthcare System in Lebanon is Succumbing to the Political SituationPlease listen to Episode 47 of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast. Our guests for this episode are:
- Dr. Adam Coutts, an academic at the University of Cambridge, UK and a Global Challenges Research Fund Scholar and co-investigator.
- Dr. Cherine Bazzane, a Family Medicine physician and lecturer at Saint Joseph University in Beirut, who has a cancer survivor clinic at Clemenceau Medical Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins International, and an anti-aging specialist.
- Dr. Alexandra Chen, a trauma psychologist (A.B., A.M., Ed.M., Ph.D., Harvard University) specialized in mental health of r...
2022-05-0150 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 46: Achieving Healthcare Equity in the LGBTQ Community in Lebanon with Dr. Omar FattalPlease listen to episode 46 of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Omar Fattal, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Fattal is one of the main founding members of LEBMASH, the Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health, which works on improving the health of the LGBTQ and refugee community in Lebanon. In the episode, we discuss the behind the scenes work that was done to establish LEBMASH, and we delve into the past, present, and future of LGBTQ health in Lebanon. We also discuss the barriers and potential opportunities to improve sexual and LGBTQ...
2022-04-1837 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 45: An International Medical Graduate’s Story of Transition Between Lebanon and the United StatesPlease tune in to Episode 45 of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Ahmad Mahdi documenting his transition from Beirut, Lebanon to Wichita, Kansas to start his residency in internal medicine at KU-Wichita Campus. In this episode, we discuss the process of applying to residency in the United States and the practical and emotional aspects of this transition. Dr. Mahdi recently wrote his story on the ECFMG blog, Journeys in Medicine, and it was shared widely by ECFMG.
This episode is available on the following:
- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lebanese-physicians-podcast/id1545290394?i=1000555406261
2022-03-2832 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 44: An Open Access Journal with no Publication Fees: Is this for real? with Dr. Gregory NicholasPlease listen and watch episode 44 of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Dr. Gregory Nicholas. Dr. Nicholas is a graduate of the Lebanese American University School of Medicine and currently a plastic surgery resident in Brazil. Through his medical training, he noticed that medical students, residents, and physicians in underpriviliged communities are at a disadvantage when it comes to their ability to publish in peer-reviewed journal. This is due to the cost of publication and to the lack of training and expertise in writing good quality publications. He therefore developed the "International Journal of Clinical Research" whose goal is to...
2022-03-1335 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 43: Addressing the Psychological Impact of the Beirut Port Explosion on Children and AdolescentsTune in to our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast where we discuss the results of the recently published study "Anxiety, depression and PTSD in children and adolescents following the Beirut port explosion" with Drs. Fadi Maalouf and Lilian Ghandour. In this episode we discuss the psychological impact of the explosion on children and adolescents in Lebanon following the explosion. We discuss the questionnaires used, the areas in Lebanon that were polled, and the significance of the results obtained given the high rates of anxiety, depression, and PTSD in those children after the explosion. We end it with...
2022-02-2835 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 42: The GNK Foundation: Advancing the Treatment of Blood Disorders in Lebanon with Dr. Adlette InatiPlease tune in to watch and listen to Episode 42 of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Dr. Adlette Inati, and co-hosted by Dr. MohammadAli Jardali. In this episode, we discuss the Georges Nassim Khoriaty Foundation focusing on its establishment, and its work on improving the lives of children with blood cell disorders and cancers in Lebanon. The foundation has done tremendous work advancing research in sickle cell disease in Lebanon including newborn screening, and Thalassemia.
We would also be remiss if we do not mention its great work promoting road safety in Lebanon.
You can donate...
2022-01-3036 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 41: The Beirut Blast and Hospital Disaster Preparedness with Drs. Haytham Kaafarani and Jamal Hoballahut Blast and Hospital Disaster Preparedness with Drs. Haytham Kaafarani and Jamal HoballahIf you are interested in learning about disaster preparedness, please tune in to out latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing the results of the Beirut Blast Assessment for Surgical Services (BASS) Multicenter Study which was recently published in the Annals of Surgery as a result of a collaboration among 4 major medical centers in Beirut (AUBMC, LAUMC-RH, CMC Beirut, and HDF-Beirut) and the Center for Outcomes and Patient Safety in Surgery (COMPASS) at the Massachusetts General Hospital. In this episode co-hosted with Dr. MohammadAli Jardali, we discuss with Dr. Haytham Kaafarani, director of COMPASS, and Dr. Jamal Hoballah...
2022-01-1540 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 40: Current State of Oncology in Lebanon with Dr. Anwar ShayyaPlease listen and watch Episode 40 of the Lebanese Physicians Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the state of oncology and cancer treatment in Lebanon, which is suffering at this time due to migration of a large number of oncologists, and the lack of availability of essential cancer treatments due to cost and other factors. The state of oncology in the country sheds a light into the overall state of medical practice in the country.
We end the episode discussing ways to help and possible future directions. Also available on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify.
YouTube: https://y...
2021-12-1942 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 39: Global Smile Foundation: The Road to Sustainable Cleft Care with Drs. Usama Hamdan and Rami KantarPlease listen to and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast discussing the Global Smile Foundation with Dr. Usama Hamdan, President and Co-Founder of the foundation, and Dr. Rami Kantar.
The Global Smile Foundation was established more than 30 years ago and has been providing comprehensive and sustainable cleft care through clinical, educational, and research initiatives. It has treated patient across the globe in Ecuador, Peru, Lebanon, West Africa, and other countries, and has contributed to the education of physicians in many countries through the Comprehenive Cleft Workshop.
Please tune in to learn more...
2021-12-0541 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 38: Discussing genomic testing in Lebanon with CEO and founder of Genes Arabia Dr. Kevin SalibaPlease watch and listen to our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast, co-hosted with Dr. MohammadAli Jardali, discussing genomic testing in Lebanon, its past, present, and future with CEO and founder of Genes Arabia Dr. Kevin Saliba. Dr. Saliba is a surgeon by training having finished his training at the Lebanese University. His enterpreneurial spirit led him to develop Genes Arabia serving Lebanon and Jordan currently and providing genomic sequencing and testing for people in these regions. In this episode, we discuss the difficulties and the opportunities of starting a company in Lebanon in these times, and the...
2021-11-2431 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 37: Discussing domestic violence, reproductive health, and period poverty in Lebanon with Dr. Jinan UstaPlease listen to our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Drs. Jinan Usta and MohammadAli Jardali. Dr. Usta is Professor of Family Medicine at the American University of Beirut Medical Center and a big advocate for violence prevention in the household having published extensively on the topic.
The socioeconomic crisis in Lebanon has had devastating consequences on people's savings accounts and quality of life. This has included all aspects of life, including marriages and relationships, and reproductive health.
In this episode, we discuss the statistics around domestic violence in Lebanon, and the effects of...
2021-10-2736 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 36: No fuel. No problem. How doctors in Beirut still make it to work with Dr. Zaki SleimanPlease listen to and watch our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Dr. Zaki Sleiman who is an obstetrician now based in Switzerland but still works in Beirut. We discuss Dr. Sleiman's most recent post of him holding a newborn wearing his biking gear dedicating this picture to the baby to remind it of the historic time it was born in Lebanon in the middle of its worst ecomonic crisis. Dr. Sleiman who is an avid triathlete biked 10 kilometers to work to deliver the baby due to the lack of fuel and basic supplies in the country...
2021-10-1226 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 35: Rationing Medical Supplies in Lebanon with Dr. Bernard HarbiehPlease watch and listen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Dr. Bernard Harbieh, a cardiac electrophysiology specialist at the American University of Beirut Medical Center and at KMC.
In this episode, we discuss the difficulties physicians and patients are having to obtain the necessary medical supplies for life saving procedures. In Dr. Harbieh's case, we discuss the struggles he is having with getting pacemakers and pacemaker batteries.
We delve into the reasons behind the crisis and discuss potential solutions. We hope you enjoy it.
#pacemakers #medicalsupplies #Lebanoncrisis
2021-10-0126 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 34: ”Elle habitait a Sandwich”- Reflections of an immigrant to the US Midwest with Pauline KarroumPlease listen to our latest episode of the The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Pauline Mouhanna Karroum, a journalist, novelist, and avid writer, who immigrated to the Springfield, Illinois area in the United States Midwest for her husband's medical training. In this episode, we discuss her novel "Elle habitait a Sandwich", or "She live in Sandwich", the story of Therese, a new immigrant to Sandwich, IL. Her novel describes in detail what goes through the minds of immigrants, especially hailing from Lebanon, as they start the process of adaptation in their new homeland. It delves deeply into the connections with...
2021-09-2326 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 33: Zero COVID in Lebanon: Is this a dream or could it be a reality? with Dr. Jade KhalifePlease listen to and watch our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Drs. Jade Khalife and MohammadAli Jardali.
Dr. Khalife holds an MD from the American University of Beirut, a Master of Public Health, Health Management and Policy, and a Master of Science from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He is an advocate of the ZeroCOVID strategy and has established the Independent Lebanese Committee for the Elimination of COVID-19 with a clearly outlined strategy for Lebanon.
In this episode, Dr. Jardali and I discuss with him the pros and cons...
2021-09-0732 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 32: Medical Training in Australia with Dr. Serge GearaHave you thought about doing your medical training in Australia? Have you considered working in Australia as a doctor? Have you thought about life in Australia? If you have not considered this or if you are looking into this pathway, listen to this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Dr. Serge Gaara who started his medical school at LAU, and subsequently transferred to Australia to finish his medical school there and now is doing his medical training there. Get the inside scoop from someone who knows the system well and feel free to contact him via Facebook Serge...
2021-08-2829 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 31: Postdoctoral fellowships with Dr. Elie GhabiAre you thinking of applying to a postdoctoral fellowship in the US? Do you want to know if it is the right fit for you? Do you want to learn about the application process and how to boost your CV to secure a paid position? Are you interested in learning about life as a postdoctoral fellow? Are you interested in knowing about the benefits of these positions for your application to residency? If so, watch and listen to our latest episode of @The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Dr. Elie Ghabi. You will get answers to these questions and more.
2021-08-2031 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 30: Discussing the Match Process and Internship Experience with Dr. Sarah El HalabiPlease listen and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Dr. Sarah El Halabi who just went through the match process and started her internship at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. We discuss the match process, the number of programs to apply to, the virtual interview process, and composing the rank list. Then, we delve into how to make your internship year a worthwhile and fun year.
Please follow Sarah on her twitter handle: @SarahElHalabi1 where she will provide you with updates and advice on her internship year.
This...
2021-08-1326 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 29: The Status of HIV in Lebanon and the MENA Region with Dr. Nesrine RizkPlease listen to our newest episode of the podcast with Dr. Nesrine Rizk, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, and a renowned HIV specialist in the MENA region. We discuss where the MENA region stands on the HIV care continuum, and we delve into the barriers, opportunities, and the work needed to improve the lives of HIV patients in the region in the future. We hope you enjoy this new podcast episode.
2021-08-0531 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 28: The Road to Medical Training in the UK with Dr. Violeta YammineAre you thinking about training in the UK? Are you interested in learning about the pathway to securing a residency spot in the UK? Do you want to learn about the road to a medical career in the UK? Please listen to the newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Dr. Violeta Yammine FY1 at Oxford University Hospitals and Dr. Elie Ghabi, post doctoral fellow in Baltimore, MD discussing this topic. We hope you enjoy it.
2021-07-3029 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 27: Developing Medical Education Programs Internationally with Dr. Thurayya ArayssiPlease listen to our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with co-host Dr. MohammadAli Jardali discussing medical education with Dr. Thurayya Arayssi, Professor of Clinical Medicine and Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education and Continuing Professional Development (CPD} at Weill-Cornell Medical School in Qatar. Given her experience in advancing medical education in multiple countries, including Lebanon and Qatar, we discuss with Dr. Arayssi what it takes to start a successful medical education program in both under resourced countries and in countries with adequate resources. We hope you will enjoy this discussion.
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/0...
2021-07-2524 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 26: How to do your medical training in Germany with Dr. Jerome Srour
Are you interested in pursuing medical training and a potential medical career in Deutschland? Listen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Jerome Srour, Dermatology resident in at Ludwig-Maximilian-University in Munich, and Dr. Fahed Al-Ghanim, a pulmonary and critical care fellow at the University of Maryland. In the podcast, Dr. Srour discusses how he decided to pursue his residency in Germany when he was a medical student at the Lebanese American University. He then outlines the pathway he followed to achieve his goal, the visa process and options, and a potential post-residency career. We compare and...
2021-06-2342 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 25: Women in Medicine in Lebanon: Challenges and Future Outlook with Drs. Eveline Hitti and Zakia DimassiListen to our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Drs. Eveline Hitti, Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, and Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching, Simulation, and Pediatrics at Saint George University Hospital in Beirut. In this episode, we discuss with two leaders in their field the struggles that women face in their pursuit of their chosen career path and in reaching leadership positions. Overall, the path has been arduous in the past; however, more women are going into medical school, and more women are joining...
2021-06-1926 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 24: The HEAL Clinic: Improving the lives of migrant workers and the LGBTQ community in LebanonListen and watch our newest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast featuring the HEAL Clinic, an #AUBMC supported medical student and faculty driven clinic that focuses on treating and furthering the lives of migrant workers in Lebanon and the LGBTQ community.
Under the Kafala system in the country, migrant workers for the most part are under the sponsorship of their employers and it is at the discretion of the empolyer to provide them with health insurance and with basic rights. They are also living away from their families and kids for long periods of time trying to...
2021-06-0635 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 23: Enterpreneurship in Medicine: Thinking Outside the Box with Dr. Rachid AkikiPlease listen and watch the latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Rachid Akiki, a radiologist by training, who decided to pursue at alternative career in medicine outside patient care. We discuss the pathway to his career of choice, his propensity for calculated risk-taking, and the development of his latest company bookzdoctor. His career choice allows him the flexibility of having a job based in Boston while working from Miami. His advice in my opinion is do what you are passionate about, don't be afraid to take a calculated risk, and there is a good chance you...
2021-05-3027 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 22: Lebanon: Nursing in Times of COVID-19 and Economic Crisis with Dr. Myrna Abi Abdallah-DoumitPlease listen to our newest episode of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Myrna Abi Abdallah-Doumit, Associate Professor of Nursing at the Lebanese American University and President of the Order of Nurses in Lebanon. Since October 2019, nurses in Lebanon have faced unprecedented crises (economic crisis, COVID-19 crisis, and the Beirut Blast). In this episode, we discuss the heroic measures nurses have been taking to help people in need through these difficult times despite the massive loss in the value of their salaries and their quality of life.
We discuss the psychological and financial impact of these crises...
2021-05-2736 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 21: Matching into Your Residency of Choice: How to Build a Strong CVListen to our newest episode of the Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Drs. Lea Moujaes and Alaa Ousta. Both Drs. Moujaes and Ousta matched into their residencies of choice in a competitive specialty, emergency medicine. We discuss how they built their CVs from a clinical and research perspective, how they were able to secure research positions, and how they established connections to achieve their goals. Hardwork, perseverance, and connections are key. We hope the content in this video and podcast will shed light on a path forward to secure your residency of choice.
Youtube link: https://youtu.be...
2021-05-1627 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 20: Promoting Blood Donations in Lebanon : The Role of Donner Sang Compter with Yorgui TeyrouzPlease listen to our newest episode of the podcast with Yorgui Teyrouz and MohammadAli Jardali discussing the blood donation process in Lebanon. Historically, donating blood in Lebanon has been an individualized and de-centralized process with the families of patients scrambling to find blood units for their loved ones. Yorgui is a pharmacist who has managed to establish the NGO Donner Sang Compter (to give without asking for anything in return) promoting voluntary blood donations in all areas of Lebanon. His NGO has had great success with more than one thousand blood blood drives across the country, more than 70000 blood...
2021-05-1253 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 19: Tahaddi Lebanon: Providing Medical Care to People in Dire Need with Dr. Dany DahamPlease listen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Dany Daham, medical director of Tahaddi's community clinic and Dr. MohammadAli Jardali, chief resident in family medicine at the American University Medical Center. In this episode, we highlight the work that Tahaddi Association does in Hay Al Gharbeh, an impoverished area in the southern suburbs of Beirut that houses people from the Dom community, and refugees from the various conflicts in the Middle East. Tahaddi not only provides critically needed medical care, but also provides education and pathways to join the workforce for people in these...
2021-05-0733 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 18: Doctors on the frontlines: The October 17th revolution with Drs. Alain Sabri and Zakia DimassiThis is our newest episode of the Lebanese Physicians Podcast with Drs. Zakia Dimassi and Alain Sabri. We discuss the role doctors played in the October 17th revolution and how they established the doctors' tent in Martyr's Square. We also touch on the atmosphere of hope during that period and then discuss the emigration of doctors from the country due to the political impasse. Hoping for a better future and a turn around.
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/D8v8cYTCXho
2021-04-2443 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 17: Electives and Observerships in the United States with Drs. Nisrene Kawa and Samer NasserTune in to the most recent episode of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast. We discuss with Drs. Nisrene Kawa and Samer Nasser of Boston, MA the different ways to secure electives and observerships and how best to maximize your time during these limited periods. Dr. Kawa shares her experience securing electives, establishing connections, and obtaining letters of recommendation. Dr. Nasser shares his tips and tricks to get the most out of your time. We hope you enjoy it.
2021-04-1946 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 16: Physician Trainee Visas and the Waiver Process with Sarah PetersonPlease listen to this episode of the podcast in which Wassim Abdallah, future internal medicine chief resident at Indiana University, and a foreign medical graduate himself, discusses physician trainee visa requirements and frequently asked questions with Sarah Peterson, founder of SPS immigration, PLLC and American Immigration Lawyers Association Board Member.
This hopefully will answer a lot of the questions that foreign medical graduates have about US visa requirements, and prospects of future employment in the United States.
video link: https://youtu.be/pStdP_BbA5g
2021-04-1527 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 15: Palliative Care in Lebanon: Challenges and Future Prospects with Dr. Hibah Osman, founder of The Lebanese Center for Palliative Care - BalsamPlease listen to our newest episode of the podcast with Dr. Hibah Osman, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and palliative care physician at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. We discuss her work establishing the first palliative care consultation service in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, and her role in promoting outpatient palliative care services in the country as founder of the Lebanese Center for Palliative Care - Balsam. We finally discuss the future of these services in Lebanon during these difficult times and ways of continuing the support.
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/L...
2021-04-1223 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 14: Lebanon: Mental Health in Time of Crisis with Dr. Joseph El-KhouryPlease listen to our newest episode of the podcast where we discuss the evolution of psychiatric services in Lebanon, and the psychological impact of the multiple crises in the country on the local and expatriate Lebanese population. We also discuss the healing process after mass trauma, and the emotional and social toll of emigration in these times of crisis.
2021-04-0925 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 13: Practicing Empathy in Medicine: A Medical Student‘s Perspective with Rayah Touma SawayaPlease listen to our new episode of The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Rayah Touma Sawaya. In this episode, we discuss her book, Solace: A Legacy of Care, which is a collection of short stories discussing the importance of listening to patients because each one of them has their unique story to tell. Rayah's book shows that the field of Medicine is an art as much as it is a science. It is a must-read for all students going into their third year of medical school and for residents-in-training. You can find it on: amazon through the kindle app, and...
2021-04-0625 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 12: Medical Student Loans in Lebanon with Mohammad Ali JardaliListen to our newest podcast episode with Mohammad Ali Jardali, a Family Medicine resident at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. We discuss the surveys that Dr. Jardali has conducted on medical student tuition and loans in Lebanon and their impact on the financial situation of the students and their families. We also touch on his surveys on financial literacy among the medical community in Lebanon.
Hopefully, his work will highlight this very important issue and help with opening up a discussion on some potential solutions.
2021-03-2029 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 11: Dialysis Machines for Lebanon with Dr. Fouad ChebibListen to our 11th episode of the podcast with Dr. Fouad Chebib. Dr. Chebib is a consultant in nephrology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. In this podcast, we discuss his initiative of delivering much needed dialysis machines to Lebanon. He has already raised 65,000 dollars; his goal is 200,000 dollars to deliver 10 continuous renal replacement therapy machines to Lebanon. Please consider donating to this important initiative.
The link is: https://gofund.me/f3706cac
2021-03-1220 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 10: Overview of the COVID-19 Response in Lebanon with Sara ChangWelcome to the 10th episode of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast.
Sara Chang, MPH is a US-based public health professional with over 15 years of experience spanning government and non-profit agencies. She provided support for the US response to Ebola and Zika and has worked extensively in positions related to infectious disease and social justice. She recently relocated from Beirut, where she provided consulting support for non-health actors in the COVID-19 response in Lebanon. Her current projects include data tracking and analysis on COVID-19 in Lebanon and writing for Al Rawiya, a digital publication for the Lebanese diaspora. She...
2021-03-0625 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 9: In Vitro Fertilization and OBGYN Training in Lebanon with Dr. Ziad HubayterWelcome to Episode 9 of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Ziad Hubayter MD, MPH, MBA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Lebanese American University School of Medicine. In this podcast, we discuss the practice of IVF in Lebanon, and the training of OBGYN residents in the country given the manifesting crises currently.
You can watch a link of the video on You Tube
https://youtu.be/AJk1nYQxY6U
You can donate to LAU and its medical school at giving.lau.edu.lb, a tax deductible donation
2021-03-0422 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 8 - ILMA-USA with Drs. Salma Makhoul Ahwach and Chady SarrafTune in to our discussion with Drs. Salma Makhoul-Ahwach and Chady Sarraf about the development of the International Lebanese Medical Association-USA chapter. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Sarraf's and Makhoul-Ahwach's connections to Lebanon, the development of ILMA-USA, the goals of the organization, and future directions. We also discuss work-life-ILMA USA balance. We hope you enjoy it.
Video link on youtube: https://youtu.be/I9DLvS3IICE
2021-02-2331 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 7: CHANCE Association: helping children with cancer with Dr. Roula FarahWelcome to the 7th episode of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast. This is my interview with Dr. Roula Farah. Dr. Farah returned to Lebanon in 1998 and since that time has been a strong advocate for children with cancer. She established the CHANCE Association (Children Against Cancer Association) and is currently president of it. Dr. Farah has helped many children with cancer in Lebanon to afford their treatment leading to better outcomes for these kids. Please listen to our podcast to learn more about Dr. Farah and the CHANCE Association.
If you wish to donate in these difficult times i...
2021-02-0825 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 6:The effects of the economic crisis on medical education with Dr. Rajaa ChatilaPlease listen to my interview with Dr. Rajaa Chatila, Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education at the Lebanese American University School of Medicine. In this interview, we discuss discuss the impact of the financial crisis, and the COVID-19 situation on medical student and residency training in Lebanon.
2021-02-0124 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 5: The International Observership Program at the Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Francois Abi FadelWelcome to our 5th episode of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast. This is my interview with Dr. Francois Abi Fadel of the Cleveland Clinic. In it, we discuss Dr. Abi Fadel's work with the International Observership Program at the clinic. We also discuss the work of the International Lebanese Medical Association. We hope you enjoy it.
2021-01-1722 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 4:An Expat Physician‘s Insite into the Lebanon Events with Dr. Wael Al MaraachliThe is Episode 4 of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast. We discuss his experience being in Lebanon and the current events in the country and options of what we can do to help.
2021-01-1225 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 3: The Experience of an Oncologist working in Lebanon with Dr. Wassim MchaylehWelcome to our third episode of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast. In this episode, we interview Dr. Wassim Mchayleh, a US trained hematologist and oncologist who moved to Lebanon and subsequently moved back to the US. We discuss his experiences in the US and Lebanon, and we touch on the economic turmoil in Lebanon and how it is affecting the medical students and trainees there. We hope you enjoy this episode.
2021-01-0323 minThe Lebanese Physicians' PodcastEpisode 2: Lebanon from a child‘s view with Yara DiabThis is an interview with my daughter Yara Diab regarding her move to Lebanon. As we say, you get their secrets from their children.
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