The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast: Recent Episodes
Khalil Diab
Given the current events in Lebanon, Lebanese physicians working there have been in the news extensively lately. Some have chosen to leave in search of a more stable life; some have chosen to stay, and some have chosen not to move back to Lebanon in the first place. We will interview Lebanese physicians working in Lebanon and beyond to get their opinions about the events taking place in Lebanon, the future of medicine in Lebanon, and the role Lebanese physicians play worldwide in their respective fields, and their connections to their home county. We will highlight success stories, stories that were not so successful, and everything in between. Medical students, physicians-in-training, and attending physicians at different points in their careers will be interviewed.
We hope you will find this podcast beneficial and exciting!
What happens when physicians become patients, teachers become storytellers, and medicine meets humanity?
In this powerful episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. David Spiro, Professor and Chair of Emergency Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and host of the Humed Podcast, to explore the emotional realities of practicing medicine.
Dr. Spiro shares a deeply personal story from pediatric emergency medicine that shaped his career and discusses why storytelling is essential for physicians, patients, and healthcare professionals alike. Together, they examine physician wellness, burnout, compassion, resilience, leadership, medical education, and the importance of caring for healthcare workers while caring for patients.
This thoughtful conversation also explores public health challenges, communication with families during difficult moments, the role of advocacy in medicine, and why sharing our stories can strengthen both healthcare professionals and the communities they serve.
In this episode you'll learn about:
- Why storytelling is essential in medicine
- The emotional impact of caring for critically ill patients
- Physician burnout, resilience, and mental wellness
- Leading healthcare teams through difficult situations
- Building empathy in medical education
- The mission behind the Humed Podcast
- Finding purpose and meaning through medicine
If you're a physician, medical student, healthcare professional, or simply interested in the human side of medicine, this conversation offers valuable insights into compassion, leadership, and healing.
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A surprising rise in Cyclospora infections is making headlines across the United States. But what exactly is Cyclospora, why are cases increasing this summer, and how can you protect yourself and your family?
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. Wassim Abdallah, Infectious Diseases specialistt at Emory University, about the science behind the current outbreak.
We discuss how Cyclospora spreads through contaminated produce, why climate change and global food supply chains may be contributing to rising cases, the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies, and practical prevention tips for both healthcare professionals and the general public. Whether you're a clinician or simply trying to stay informed, this episode provides evidence-based guidance on one of this summer's most talked-about foodborne illnesses.
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After decades of caring for patients in underserved communities around the world, Dr. Glenn Geelhoed suddenly became the patient. A diagnosis of drug-resistant tuberculosis forced him to stop running, miss his 50th Marine Corps Marathon, and endure months of difficult treatment. But he never stopped seeing himself as a runner. âItâs not the finish line. Itâs the run. Itâs called living.â
DrugResistantTB #Tuberculosis #RunningMotivation #MarathonRunner #GlobalHealth #MissionToHeal #Resilience #PhysicianStories #Healthcare #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #youtubeshorts
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In this episode, Dr. Khalil Diab sits down with physician and musician John Lebanon to explore growing up in Beirut, discovering music during Lebanonâs power outages, balancing medicine with creativity, and the story behind his latest album, Kite Without a String.
They discuss songwriting, Lebanese identity, independent music, live performance, and why success can simply mean creating something meaningful that connects with others.
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How do expert clinicians actually think? Why do diagnostic errors happen? And can artificial intelligence improve clinical reasoning without replacing physicians?
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Raja-Elie Abdulnour, Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Editor-in-Chief of NEJM Clinician and Chief Clinical Innovation Officer NEJM Group , to explore the evolving relationship between clinical reasoning and AI.
We discuss how physicians develop diagnostic expertise, the cognitive biases behind medical errors, the rise of AI-powered clinical decision support tools, the future of augmented intelligence in healthcare, and why human judgment, communication, and trust remain essential in medicine.
Whether you're a medical student, resident, practicing clinician, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, this conversation offers valuable insights into how AI may transform the way we diagnose, learn, and care for patients.
Topics Covered:
How expert clinicians think System 1 vs. System 2 reasoning Diagnostic errors and cognitive biases
AI performance in clinical diagnosis
ChatGPT and medical decision-making
AI scribes and workflow efficiency
Augmented intelligence in healthcare
The future of physician-AI collaboration
Preserving clinical skills in the AI era
ClinicalReasoning #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinMedicine #MedicalEducation #HealthcareInnovation #ChatGPT #NEJM #MedicalAI #DiagnosticReasoning #AugmentedIntelligence #PhysicianLeadership #DigitalHealth #PulmonaryCriticalCare #TheLebanesePhysiciansPodcast #MedicineFuture
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How does someone who never ran growing up become a Boston Marathon qualifier and sub-3-hour marathoner?
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Rahul Nandi shares his remarkable journey from running his first marathon in India to completing more than 50 marathons and chasing a sub-2:50 finish. We discuss consistency, training, mindset, nutrition, injury prevention, and the lessons running teaches about life.
Whether you're training for your first 5K or your next marathon, this conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiration.
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Clinical trials save lives but why does it often take years before a study can enroll its first patient?
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Khalil Diab sits down with oncologist, physician executive, author, and Chief Medical Officer of Ryght AI, Chadi Nabhan, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming clinical trial site selection, feasibility assessments, and study activation.
Dr. Nabhan explains why so many clinical trials struggle with enrollment, how traditional site selection methods often rely on relationships rather than data, and how AI-powered "digital site twins" may help identify the best-performing research centers worldwide. The discussion also explores the future of clinical research, reducing trial delays, increasing diversity in enrollment, and accelerating access to life-saving therapies.
Topics discussed include:
â Why clinical trials often take 10â12 years to complete
â The hidden costs of poor site selection
â How AI-powered site twins work
â Clinical trial feasibility and site activation
â Enrollment prediction and trial performance
â Community practices vs academic medical centers
â Diversity, equity, and bias in AI-driven research
â The future of AI in clinical trials and drug development
â How faster trials could bring treatments to patients sooner
Whether you're a physician, researcher, clinical trial professional, healthcare executive, or simply interested in the future of medicine, this conversation offers a fascinating look at how AI may reshape clinical research for years to come.
đď¸ Guest: Chadi Nabhan
đď¸ Host: Khalil Diab
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Money is a topic that affects nearly every relationship, yet it can be one of the most difficult conversations for couples to have. In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Khalil Diab speaks with Sami Al Natour about the communication patterns that often emerge when couples discuss spending, saving, debt, investing, and major life decisions.
The conversation explores how personal experiences, family influences, and differing perspectives can shape financial discussions and relationship dynamics.
Watch the full episode on YouTube and listen on all major podcast platforms.
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What happens when a successful oncologist leaves clinical practice to help develop cancer treatments on a global scale? In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Safi Shahda shares his journey from academic oncology to leadership roles at Eli Lilly, Intellia Therapeutics, and AstraZeneca. We discuss career transitions, pharma misconceptions, innovation, AI in drug development, mentorship, and how physicians can expand their impact beyond the bedside.
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In this episode of the Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with hypertension researcher Dr. Farah Allouch to discuss the growing global hypertension epidemic affecting over 1.7 billion people worldwide.
We explore the widening healthcare inequality gap between high- and low-income countries, barriers to treatment, prevention strategies, the role of AI and digital health, and why uncontrolled blood pressure is becoming a major driver of cardiovascular disease and dementia.
A must-watch conversation for clinicians, public health professionals, and anyone interested in the future of global healthcare.
Hypertension #HighBloodPressure #CardiovascularDisease #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #AIinHealthcare #PreventiveMedicine #HealthcareInequality #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #Medicine #HeartHealth #DigitalHealth #DementiaPrevention #podcast
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Can cancer care be delivered virtually without compromising quality?
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. Dany Matar about Color, the first ASCO-certified virtual cancer clinic in the United States. We discuss how artificial intelligence, multidisciplinary expert review, and virtual oncology are improving access to world-class cancer care, shortening time to diagnosis and treatment, and reducing costs for patients, employers, and health plans. Dr. Matar also shares his inspiring journey from medical school in Lebanon to public health, consulting, and healthcare innovation in the U.S.
CancerCare #ArtificialIntelligence #Oncology #VirtualCare #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #PrecisionMedicine #Telemedicine #ASCO #ColorHealth #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #CancerScreening #MedicalInnovation #HealthcareAI #subscribe
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Most physicians spend decades mastering medicine, but very little time building their visibility.
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with digital strategist and entrepreneur Roy Abdo, founder and CEO of Digital Revamp, to discuss how physicians can use storytelling, LinkedIn, AI, and social media to establish authority, grow their reputation, and unlock new opportunities.
Roy shares practical strategies for doctors to:
Build a compelling personal brand
Create meaningful content without spending hours online
Use LinkedIn to attract speaking, consulting, and career opportunities Leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity to streamline content creation
Communicate complex medical topics in simple, patient-friendly language Build a lasting digital legacy that extends far beyond clinical practice
Whether you are a physician, healthcare leader, researcher, or entrepreneur, this episode offers a practical roadmap to becoming more visible, influential, and impactful in todayâs digital world.
đ§ Listen now and start building your professional brand with purpose.
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In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with immigration attorney and former leader of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Sarah Peterson, to break down the rapidly evolving U.S. immigration landscape and its profound impact on healthcare. With over 600 policy changes introduced in a short period, international medical graduates (IMGs), who make up nearly 25% of the U.S. physician workforce, are facing unprecedented uncertainty.
From visa adjudication pauses to staggering new fees and executive orders targeting specific countries, these policies are leaving many physicians in legal limbo, unable to work, renew visas, or progress toward permanent residency.
In this conversation, we explore:
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What the latest immigration policies actually mean in practical terms
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How visa and green card processing delays are affecting physicians already in the U.S.
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The ripple effects on underserved communities and healthcare access - Real-world stories of physicians caught in the system
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The controversial $100,000 H-1B fee and its implications for hospitals
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Why these policies could worsen the U.S. physician shortage
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What advocacy groups and institutions are doing and what comes next
This episode highlights a critical and underreported issue at the intersection of immigration policy and patient care.
As July approaches, the consequences could be felt across hospitals, clinics, and communities nationwide.
đ§ Whether you're a physician, policymaker, or simply interested in healthcare systems, this is a conversation you donât want to miss.
ImmigrationPolicy #IMGs #HealthcareCrisis #PhysicianShortage #MedicalEducation #J1Visa #H1B #USHealthcare #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #MedEd #HealthcarePolicy #Doctors #subscribe â¨
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In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Carmen Geha, political scientist, scholar activist, and leadership expert, to explore how academia can respond to crisis, trauma, and societal breakdown.
Drawing from her experience at the American University of Beirut during some of Lebanonâs most turbulent yearsâincluding the economic collapse, COVID-19 pandemic, and the Beirut Port explosion, Dr. Geha introduces the concept of âscholar activismâ and its role in fostering collective healing.
Together, we unpack:
- What creeping crises are and why Lebanon is a defining example
- How universities can become spaces of healing not just knowledge production
- The importance of co-creation, community engagement, and flattening hierarchies in academia
- The emotional toll of activism, including burnout, disillusionment, and resilience
- Why collective trauma requires collective healing
- How scholars can balance impact, purpose, and academic advancement
This conversation goes beyond theory, itâs a reflection on purpose, identity, and what it means to truly serve a community as an academic in times of crisis.
đĄ Whether you're a physician, academic, student, or changemaker, this episode challenges you to rethink the role of knowledge, activism, and healing in your own work.
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In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Zakia Dimassi, a leader in medical education at Khalifa University, to explore an often overlooked issue in simulation-based training: fatigue in standardized patients (SPs).
Drawing from her recent publication in Clinical Simulation in Nursing, Dr. Dimassi sheds light on how physical, cognitive, and most importantly emotional fatigue impacts SP performance, assessment accuracy, and ultimately the quality of medical education.
Together, we discuss:
Why fatigue can begin as early as 30 minutes into sessions How emotional roles (e.g., breaking bad news) take the greatest toll
The implications for OSCE reliability and high-stakes exams Real-world observations of performance lapses and scoring variability
Practical solutions: better scheduling, breaks, SP-centered design, and de-rolling techniques
The future role of AI and hybrid simulation models in reducing fatigue
đĄ This conversation challenges educators to rethink how simulation programs are designed and emphasizes the need to co-create systems with standardized patients at the center. Whether you're a clinician, educator, or trainee, this episode offers critical insights into improving both training quality and learner assessment.
âąď¸ Key Takeaway: Fatigue in standardized patients isnât just a comfort issueâitâs a validity issue that can impact how future clinicians are trained and evaluated.
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On April 8, 2026, intense Israeli airstrikes on the middle of day in Beirut led to around 250 dead people and more than 1100 wounded with a lot of people still missing under the rubble.
In this powerful episode of the Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we take you inside the devastating events of April 8, 2026.
With dozens reported dead and hundreds injured, hospitals across the city rapidly activated emergency protocols to manage the overwhelming surge of trauma patients.
I was joined by frontline leaders Dr. Toufic Chaaban (ICU physician and Program Director of Internal Medicine at Lebanese American University Medical Center) and Dr. Cynthia Abi Khalil Jammal (Head of Nursing) at The Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui. They shared firsthand accounts of what it means to respond under extreme pressure.
This episode explores:
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How hospitals mobilized within minutes for a mass casualty response
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Real-time ICU and ER decision-making during crisis
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Lessons learned since the Beirut Port Explosion
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The emotional toll on physicians, nurses, and trainees
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The resilience and unwavering commitment of Lebanese healthcare workers Beyond protocols and preparedness, this is a deeply human story of courage, sacrifice, and the extraordinary strength of a healthcare system repeatedly tested, yet still standing.
A must-listen for clinicians, healthcare leaders, and anyone seeking to understand medicine under crisis.
Lebanon #Beirut #Healthcare #MassCasualty #EmergencyMedicine #CriticalCare #MedicalPodcast #Resilience #GlobalHealth #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #subscribe
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In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Christophe Zoghby, founder of ZAKA AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is moving beyond hype and into real-world impact across the MENA region.
From launching in the Beirut AI community to building one of the regionâs leading AI education and implementation platforms, Christophe shares his journey of turning passion into purpose, bridging the gap between AI awareness and practical adoption.
We dive into:
đ How AI is transforming careers and creating new opportunities in MENA đ§ The concept of âdemocratizing AIâ and why it matters
đĽ Real-world applications of AI in healthcare and beyond
đ How talent in Lebanon and the region can compete globally
⥠Why upskilling not fear is the key to thriving in the AI era
This conversation is a must-listen for clinicians, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone curious about how AI is reshaping the future of work, innovation, and healthcare.
đĄ Key takeaway: AI isnât replacing you itâs amplifying you. Learn it, leverage it, and lead with it.
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In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we explore the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and mental healthâand ask a critical question: Can AI truly support emotional well-being safely and effectively?
I sit down with Srishti Srivastava, the founder of Healo, an innovative mental health AI based platform now active in over 165 countries, to discuss how AI is transforming access to care across both high-income and low-resource settings.
From personal struggle with anxiety to building a global AI mental health companion, this conversation dives into the real-world challenges of mental health access, affordability, and stigma, and how technology may help bridge these gaps.
đĄ In this episode, we discuss:
- The origin story behind Healo and its mission
- How AI can act as a first step in mental health care
- The concept of an AI mental health companion
- Risks like AI hallucinations, AI psychosis, and safety concerns
- How platforms ensure privacy, HIPAA compliance, and ethical AI use
- Why AI should augment not replace therapists
- The future of mental health care in low- and middle-income countries
- Real-world impact: improving access, reducing wait times, and empowering patients
đ As mental health needs rise globally, this episode offers a powerful look at how technology, when used responsibly, can expand access and empower patients while keeping human care at the center.
đ Whether you're a clinician, innovator, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, this episode is a must-watch.
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In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Dr. Shereen Nabhani-Gebara, Professor of Oncology and Pharmacy at Kingston University and a leader in the EU-funded MULTIPULM project.
We discuss how digital health innovations have the potential to transform the care of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The conversation explores the challenges of delayed diagnosis, fragmented healthcare systems, and the rising burden of multimorbidity.
Dr. Nabhani-Gebara shares how integrated digital ecosystems, including AI-powered monitoring tools, remote care platforms, and patient-centered education, have the capacity to enable earlier detection, proactive management, and improved outcomes.
The episode also examines the role of global collaboration, the importance of adapting solutions to local contexts, and how these innovations could be applied in regions like the Middle East.
A must-listen for anyone interested in digital health, global medicine, and the future of patient-centered care.
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n this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. Aline Charabaty about her journey from Lebanon to becoming a leader in gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease, and womenâs leadership in medicine. She shares insights on building IBD programs, the mission of Scrubs & Heels, mentorship and sponsorship, social media in education, and how women physicians can thrive while leading with purpose, authenticity, and resilience.
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In this powerful episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneur and consultant Zina Malas, Founder & CEO of TawlĂŠ Consultancy, to discuss migration, identity, ambition, and the difficult choices many Lebanese professionals face.
â ď¸ Important context: This conversation was recorded two weeks before the war began in Lebanon, which gives the discussion an even deeper meaning today. As we listen back, many of the themes belonging, uncertainty, resilience, and the idea of âhomeâ feel even more powerful and relevant.
Zina shares her journey of leaving Lebanon for Canada during one of the countryâs most difficult periods, building a life abroad, and then making the bold and controversial decision to return to Lebanon despite many people telling her she was making a mistake.
In this episode, we explore:
⢠The emotional realities of migration beyond logistics
⢠The myths vs. truths about building a life abroad
⢠How identity evolves when living outside your home country
⢠Why returning home can sometimes be the bravest decision
⢠The lessons she learned abroad that shaped her consulting philosophy
After returning to Lebanon, Zina founded TawlĂŠ Consultancy, where she helps businesses rethink strategy, growth, and leadership in complex environments.
We also discuss questions that resonate with many in the Lebanese diaspora today: Who should leaveâand who should stay?
What do people misunderstand about success abroad? Is belonging a place or a mindset?
And if Lebanon were stable tomorrow, would people return?
This is a thoughtful and honest conversation about risk, resilience, and redefining success in uncertain times.
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Can something as simple as walking or running rival antidepressants?
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Farid Talih, American boardâcertified psychiatrist, sleep medicine and addiction specialist, to explore the powerful science behind exercise as a treatment for depression and anxiety.
We dive into:
How exercise reshapes the brain through BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor)
Why movement works differently than SSRIs and psychotherapy
The role of lactate, cortisol, endorphins, and the ârunnerâs highâ
Exercise vs medication: when to use one, the other, or both
Group exercise, loneliness, and mental health
Practical, realistic ways to âprescribeâ movement in real-world settings
Cultural, socioeconomic, and access barriers to exercise
Exercise in pregnancy, postpartum depression, aging, and addiction recovery
Why mental health care must stay individualized, humane, and holistic
This episode challenges the idea that mental health treatment is only about prescriptions and reminds us that movement, connection, and context matter.
đď¸ Whether youâre a physician, trainee, mental health professional, or someone looking for practical, evidence-based ways to improve mood and well-being, this conversation is for you.
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In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Nabila Rahhal, former LinkedIn MENA Insider, journalist, and content strategist, to explore the powerful intersection between algorithm and authenticity.
Nabila shares her journey from education to journalism, her years at Executive Magazine, and her transition to LinkedInâs news and content ecosystem before reinventing herself once again as an independent consultant in executive positioning and thought leadership.
Together, we discuss: Career pivots and reinvention after layoffs How professionals misuse (and can better use) LinkedIn The balance between AI tools and authentic human voice Personal branding beyond social media Why storytelling beats perfection How leaders, founders, and professionals can build authority and trust through content This conversation is a must-listen for physicians, professionals, founders, and leaders navigating visibility, credibility, and opportunity in todayâs digital world.
đ§ Listen, learn, and rethink how you show up online.
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In this powerful episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rana Hajjeh, a global public health leader whose career has spanned over three decades at the heart of epidemic response, vaccine policy, and global health diplomacy.
From her early training as an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officer at the CDC to leading outbreak responses to meningitis, Ebola, MERS, and COVID-19, Dr. Hajjeh reflects on what it truly means to work at the frontlines when science, uncertainty, and urgency collide. She shares behind-the-scenes insights into global vaccine introduction, lessons on equity and trust, and why global coordination through organizations like the WHO remains indispensable in a world without borders.
This conversation goes beyond titles and institutions exploring leadership, resilience, and the human side of public health decision-making. Whether youâre a physician, public health professional, policymaker, or simply curious about how global health works in real life, this episode offers rare perspective, hard-earned wisdom, and enduring hope for the future.
đ§ Tune in for an honest, timely, and inspiring discussion on leadership, epidemics, and the future of global health.
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In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down again with Christelle Bashi, clinical dietitian and founder of Yes You Can Clinic in Lebanon, for an honest and practical conversation about New Yearâs resolutions, nutrition, and long-term lifestyle change. Why do 80% of people abandon their health goals within weeks? How do stress, economic pressure, culture, and unrealistic expectations sabotage progress? And what actually works when it comes to weight loss, nutrition, and habit change? We discuss:
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Why New Yearâs resolutions often fail
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The difference between motivation and sustainability
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SMART goals for real-life nutrition
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Weight loss vs fat loss
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The impact of stress, sleep, and lifestyle
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Affordable and traditional Lebanese healthy meals
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Supplements: when they help and when they harm
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Small, realistic changes that actually last This episode is about building a healthier lifestyle without guilt, extremes, or burnout â one step at a time.
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What happens when a carefully built academic career no longer feels aligned with who you are becoming?
In this episode, we sit down with Pamela Abi Khalil Maalouf, who made the bold leap from a successful career in research and grant administration at AUBMC to founding Bites on Boardsâa creative, passion-driven business built from courage, curiosity, and reinvention.
With an MSc and MBA, Pamela once envisioned a traditional path of stability and growth. Instead, she chose uncertainty, creativity, and purpose. We talk honestly about the fears behind leaving a secure job, the unglamorous realities of entrepreneurship, early mistakes, slow seasons, and the resilience required to start from scratch. This conversation is about redefining success, trusting your instincts, and building a life and business that actually feels like yours. Whether youâre dreaming quietly of a change or standing at the edge of a big leap, this episode is for you.
đ§ Tune in, reflect, and maybe just maybe give yourself permission to imagine a different version of success.
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ŮŘŞŘŘŻŘŤ ŘšŮ:
- ŮŘظ؊ ات؎اذ اŮŮعاع ŮŮŮ Ůا٠اŮŘŽŮŮ ŮاŮش٠؏زإŮا Ů ŮŮا
- اŮŮع٠اŮŘŮŮŮ٠بŮŮ ŘŤŮاŮŘŠ اŮŘ´ŘąŮات اŮؚاŮŮ ŮŘŠ ŮŘ´ŘąŮات اŮؚا،ŮŘŠ
- ŮŮŮ ŘŞŮŘŞŮ٠٠٠بŮŘŚŘŠ Ů Ůظ٠؊ ŘĽŮŮ ŘŘąŮŘŠ Ů٠سؤŮŮŮŘŠ اŮؚ٠٠ŮŘسابŮ
- ا؎تŮاع اŮŮعؾ؊ اŮŘľŘŮŘŘŠŘ Ř¨Ůاإ اŮŮŘąŮ٠اŮŘŁŮŮŘ ŮاŮتؚا٠٠٠ؚ اŮ٠؎اءع
- اŮŘŞŮ ŮŮŮŘ Ř§ŮŮعاعات اŮŘľŘšŘ¨ŘŠŘ ŮاŮŘŞŮسؚ ŮŮ ŘŁŘłŮا٠؏دŮŘŻŘŠ
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ŘŮŮŘŠ Ů ŮŮŘŚŘŠ باŮŘŻŘąŮŘł اŮؚ٠ŮŮŘŠ ŮŘŁŮ Ř´ŘŽŘľ ŮŮŮŘą Ů٠تع٠ŮظŮŮŘŠ ŮبŮŘąŘŠŘ ŘŁŮ Ůبدأ Ů Ř´ŘąŮؚ٠اŮŘŽŘ§ŘľŘ ŘŁŮ ŮبŮŮ Ř´ŘąŮŘŠ ŘŞŘąŮŘŻ ŘŁŮ ŘŞŮاŮŘł ؚاŮŮ ŮŮا.
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From the classrooms of Lebanese American University to hospital leadership in the United States, Mazen Samadishares an honest, insightful journey across healthcare systems.
In this episode, we explore what it takes to transition from Lebanon to the U.S., how the role of pharmacists has evolved into clinical and leadership domains, and where American healthcare is headedâfrom AI and value-based care to burnout and access.
A must-listen for students, pharmacists, physicians, and healthcare professionals navigating global careersâand for anyone thinking about the future of healthcare in Lebanon and beyond.
đ§ Tune in, reflect, and join the conversation.
#BridgingHealthcareWorlds #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #HealthcareLeadership #PharmacyLeadership
GlobalHealth #LebaneseDiaspora #HealthcareCareers #USHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation
Pharmacists #MedicalEducation #FromLebanonToUSA #FutureOfHealthcare
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In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we speak with Rola Naaman Doughan, a public health specialist whose career led her from the CDC to launching her own health coaching practice â Healthier with Rola.
Rola opens up about burnout, purpose, and what pushed her to shift from public health analytics to empowering individuals to take charge of their own wellbeing.
Through Healthier with Rola, she helps clients cultivate healthier habits, reclaim balance, and live with intention â one sustainable step at a time. đż
Learn more at https://www.healthierwithrola.com/
Follow her on Instagram: @rolanaaman
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The episode is also available on our YouTube Channel
In this landmark episode, we sit down with Dr. Ramy Bou Khalil and Dr. Joseph El Khoury to explore the vision, urgency, and meaning behind the launch of the Lebanese Journal of Mental Health (LJMH).
Drawing on journeys that span academia, clinical care, leadership, and the diaspora, our guests reflect on how Lebanese psychiatry has endured war, economic collapse, political instability, and mass physician emigration yet continues to produce rigorous, compassionate, and globally relevant work. From the formative academic environments of American University of Beirut and UniversitĂŠ Saint-Joseph, to leadership within the Lebanese Psychiatric Society, this conversation traces how institutional memory, resilience, and responsibility converged to make LJMH not just aspirationalâbut necessary.
We discuss:
- Why now is the right moment for a national mental health journal
- How LJMH supports clinicians and researchers working in resource-limited settings
- The importance of honoring pioneers while mentoring the next generation
- Turning brain drain into brain circulation through meaningful diaspora engagement
- Redefining âimpactâ beyond metricsâtoward relevance, voice, and continuity
This episode is a reflection on legacy and a blueprint for the future of mental health scholarship in Lebanon and the region.
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How does a physician go from building a genetics startup in Beirut to practicing medicine hundreds of miles offshore?
In this episode, we explore the world of maritime medicine, a little-known field at the crossroads of clinical care, emergency decision-making, prevention, and global regulation. Our guest breaks down what maritime medicine really is, how it differs from emergency, occupational, and family medicine, and what a âworkdayâ looks like when patients are on ships, in ports, or connected by satellite from the open ocean.
We discuss the most common medical cases at sea, the ones that keep physicians up at night, and the unique clinical and logistical challenges of caring for patients when evacuation isnât an option. We also dive into fitness-for-duty decisions, prevention, and why joining the American Board of Maritime Medicine marks an important step for the specialty.
Finally, we look ahead at where maritime medicine is headed with telemedicine, AI, and a rapidly evolving global shipping industry, and whether this unconventional path could be a fit for burned-out physicians seeking something different.
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What a year it has been. In this special Year in Review 2025 episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Khalil Diab and MohammadAli Jardaly look back at a remarkable year of conversations that went far beyond medicine.
From artificial intelligence and innovation to humanities, storytelling, identity, and reinvention, 2025 revealed a powerful shift in how we talk about healthcare, careers, and purpose. We revisited unforgettable episodes featuring physicians, scientists, writers, entrepreneurs, and leaders from Lebanon and the diaspora voices that challenged assumptions, changed perspectives, and reminded us that medicine is as human as it is scientific.
This episode reflects on:
The growing role of AI in healthcare and beyond
The return of humanities, books, and personal journeys to medical dialogue
Powerful stories of career reinvention, entrepreneurship, and finding purpose
Highlighting Lebanese and regional talent making a global impact
Why you are never stuckâin medicine or in life
Lessons learned from guests who reshaped how we think about success, risk, and fulfillment
We also discuss how the podcast itself is evolving embracing video, reaching new audiences, and expanding its mission as an open platform for meaningful conversations. You donât have to be a physician to be part of this dialogueâif you have a story worth sharing, this space is for you.
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Subscribing helps us grow, improve our production, and continue bringing you thoughtful, high-quality content from voices that matter.
⨠As we look ahead to 2026, we remain committed to curiosity, honesty, and storytellingâespecially during challenging times. We hope for a peaceful, healthy year ahead for everyone, and especially for Lebanon.
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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Dr. Nancy Chedidâsurgeon, educator, writer, musician, and cultural bridgeâshares the extraordinary journey that shaped her life across the United States and Lebanon.
From training at Yale, Johns Hopkins, NYU, and Harvard to rebuilding a life in Beirut after loss, Dr. Chedid reflects on identity, purpose, and the power of weaving medicine with the humanities. She discusses her memoir Snow on the Barbecue, her transformative years at LAU, the creation of humanities-in-medicine programs, and the profound impact of mentorship and community.
We explore themes of home, displacement, grief, belonging, and reinvention. This episode is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and to the many ways one can build a meaningful life across continents.
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Episode also on YouTube
In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Dr. Jamil Bayram, an ER physician, who has researched the origins of Levantine dialects, to uncover the deep historical layers embedded in the way we speak today. From the ancient shores of the Phoenicians to the bustling streets of Beirut, Damascus, Haifa, and Amman, our modern Levantine dialect carries echoes of civilizations that shaped the identity, culture, and sound of the region.
Together, we explore:
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What the Phoenician language really was and what we actually know about it
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How Levantine dialect evolved and why it differs so markedly from other Arabic dialects
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Words, expressions, and grammatical structures that may have Phoenician roots
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How linguists reconstruct ancient languages and detect âlinguistic DNAâ
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The core arguments and surprising findings from Dr. Bayramâs upcoming book
This episode is a deep dive into history, linguistics, identity, and culture, an exploration of how a language can carry the memory of thousands of years.
đ§ Tune in to discover the hidden stories our tongue still whispers.
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To see the slides, the episode is also on YouTube
note in the context of the inscription from Saida it is around 2600 years ago or 600 BC
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most important public-health conversations of our time: the widening global cancer divide.
Using insights from the latest Lancet and GBD 2023 data, we explore why cancer has become the second leading cause of death worldwide and what this means for health systems especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Our guest breaks down global patterns, regional disparities, and the unique challenges facing Lebanon, with tobacco use being the greatest modifiable risk factor. We discuss which cancers are rising fastest locally, Lebanonâs data, and why nearly two-thirds of cancer deaths occur in lower-resource settings.
Finally, we look ahead: What will cancer care look like in 2050 in a country with constrained resources? And what can Lebanese physicians, researchers, and diaspora communities do to help shape a sustainable cancer-control strategy?
This is an essential conversation for clinicians, policymakers, public-health professionals, and anyone concerned about the future of cancer care in Lebanon and the broader region#CancerCare #GlobalCancerDivide #LebanonHealth #GBD2023 #LancetStudy #PublicHealth #CancerControl #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #CancerEpidemiology #HealthcareInequity #LMICHealth #CancerBurden #SmokingAndCancer #MiddleEastHealth #HealthPolicy #MedicalPodcast #CancerAwareness #GlobalHealth #LebanonCrisis #DiasporaPhysicians
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In this inspiring episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Joumana Mansour, personal growth expert, wellness specialist, and founder of Journey of You, a bilingual (Arabic/English) platform transforming how individuals, medical students, and physicians understand emotional wellness. Joumana shares the deeply personal story behind her 17-year journey in the United States, the pain that pushed her toward healing, and the experiences that led her to build an entire ecosystem dedicated to personal development:
âď¸ Her new book "Be Your Own Coach", written in both Arabic and English
âď¸ The Journey of You platform and Moodle-based online programs
âď¸ The Joy Certified Coach (JCC) training
âď¸ Her free bilingual mobile app, JOY Journal, offering guided breathing and reflective tools
âď¸ Her mission to bring emotional literacy, boundaries, coaching, and self-care into homes, hospitals, and medical schools
Together, we discuss: Why physicians and trainees are uniquely vulnerable to burnout The problem of emotional suppression in medical training Boundaries, codependency, empathy vs. sympathy, and the âvictimârescuerâpersecutorâ trap How mindful breathing, intentional habit formation, and self-coaching can reset the nervous system The secret behind âcaring for the physicianââand in turn caring for the patient Why every healthcare system needs wellness coaches as part of the care team How Journey of You is expanding across Lebanon, the region, and the world Whether you are a physician, student, parent, or simply someone seeking emotional balance, this conversation offers practical tools for reclaiming your power, breaking long-standing patterns, and building a sustainable, fulfilling life.
Listeners can explore programs, the book, and the mobile app on: journey-of-you.com
Use code LPP10 to receive 10% off the online course.
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Available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/CJpBDDweMcg
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In 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 Singaporeâs hybrid publicâprivate healthcare model achieves world-class outcomes Lessons for Middle Eastern health systems in value-based care and operational excellence The evolving role of MedTech and AI in shaping the future of healthcare Building purpose-driven careers and navigating non-clinical paths in medicine A rich conversation about healthcare transformation, professional reinvention, and the future of global health strategy â where East truly meets Middle East.
đ§ Available on all podcast platforms.
đ The Lebanese Physicians Podcast â Conversations that bridge innovation, identity, and medicine.
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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 â 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 whatâs really happening behind Lebanonâs food safety crisis â and what urgent steps are needed to rebuild trust.
Hosted by: Khalil Diab
Guest: Christelle Bachi
Lebanon #FoodSafety #WaterPollution #PublicHealth #TheLebanesePhysiciansPodcast
ClinicŘ ŘšŮ ŘŁŘ˛Ů ŘŠ اŮŘŞŮŮŮŘŤ بŮبŮا٠â ٠٠اŮŮ ŮŮ٠اŮŮŮ Ů ŮشعبŮŘ§Ř ŮŮŘŁŮ٠اŮŮŮ Ů ŮاŮŮŮŘ ŮŮŘşŮاب اŮŘąŮاب؊ ŮŮ٠زاد Ů Řš اŮأز٠؊ اŮاŮتؾادŮŘŠ.
Ů Ů ŮŮ٠؏ا٠اŮŘŞŮŮŮŘŤŘ ŮŘ´Ů ŮŮŮا Ůؚ٠٠ŮŮŘŮ Ů ŘاŮŮا ŮŘšŮŮŘŞŮاŘ
ŘŘŻŮŘŤ ؾعŮŘ ŮŮاŮؚ٠ؚ٠Ů؜ؚ ŘłŮا٠؊ اŮŘŁŮŮ ŮاŮŮ ŮŮ٠اŮŮŮŮ Ř Ůؚ٠اŮ؎ءŮات اŮŮŮ Ůاز٠تŮؚ٠٠ŮŮعا٠ŮŘŞŘľŘŮŘ Ř§Ů٠ساع.
ؼؚداد ŮŘŞŮŘŻŮŮ : ŘŻ. ŘŽŮŮŮ ŘŻŮاب
ŘśŮŮŘŠ اŮŘŮŮŘŠ: ŮŘąŮستŮ٠باشŮ
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In this thought-provoking episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rose Mary Boustany, Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry at the American University of Beirut, and a pioneering figure in neurogenetics and autism research.
Together, we explore the complex roots of autism from genetic and epigenetic influences to environmental and neurobiological factors and discuss how these discoveries are transforming both research and care.
Dr. Boustany reflects on her decades-long journey in pediatric neurology, the evolution of autism understanding worldwide, and the pressing need for global collaboration to bridge scientific gaps. The conversation also tackles common myths about autismâs causes, and how deeper scientific insights can enhance early diagnosis, intervention, and compassionate care for families.
Join us as we go beyond the headlines to unpack the science, the challenges, and the promise of future breakthroughs in autism research
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Available on all podcast apps and on YouTube
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. William Abou Shahla, a resident in dermatology, about emerging and alternative therapies for hair loss that go beyond traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
Together, they dive into the evidence behind stem cellâbased therapies, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and natural oils and plant-derived compoundsâwhile also debunking common myths and misconceptions surrounding these increasingly popular treatments. The discussion separates scientific facts from marketing hype, explores the real risks and benefits of these therapies, and offers practical guidance for patients seeking effective, evidence-based solutions.
Dr. Abou Shahla also shares his vision for the future of regenerative medicine and technology in hair restoration, and how innovation is reshaping the field. If youâre curious about what truly works and what doesnât in the evolving world of hair loss treatments, this episode offers clarity, science, and insight.
HairLoss #HairRestoration #Alopecia #StemCellTherapy #RegenerativeMedicine #Dermatology #LLLT #LaserTherapy #MedicalInnovation #HealthTech #IntegrativeMedicine #Trichology #ScalpHealth #Wellness #Minoxidil #AlternativeMedicine #FutureOfMedicine #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #WilliamAbouShahla #KhalilDiab #HealthPodcast #HairGrowth #MedicalResearch #ClinicalDermatology #ScienceAndHealth #BeyondMinoxidil
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Firass Abiad, Lebanonâs Minister of Public Health and author of Standing Firm During the Storm, for a candid discussion on leading through crisis.
Dr. Abiad reflects on his journey navigating Lebanonâs most turbulent years from managing the COVID-19 pandemic as CEO of Rafik Hariri University Hospital to steering the Ministry of Health through economic collapse, political paralysis, and systemic strain.
We explore the personal and professional challenges of crisis leadership, lessons learned from the pandemic, creative solutions to sustain healthcare delivery under immense pressure, and the pivotal role of the Lebanese diaspora and international organizations in maintaining hope and functionality during this unprecedented strain.
Finally, Dr. Abiad shares insights from his new book written in Arabic to directly speak to the Lebanese public and offers his vision for rebuilding a resilient, equitable health system grounded in integrity and trust.
đď¸ Key Themes:
- Health leadership under crisis
- COVID-19 response and lessons learned
- Resilience and innovation in Lebanonâs health system
- Public trust, communication, and transparency
- The human side of decision-making in times of turmoil
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.
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اŮŮŮاد؊ اŮŘľŘŮŘŠ Ů٠ز٠٠اŮأز٠ات: ŘŮاع Ů Řš اŮŘŻŮŘŞŮŘą Ůعاس اŮأبŮŘś
Ů Ů ŮŮاد؊ ٠ستشŮŮ ŘąŮŮ٠اŮŘŘąŮع٠؎Ůا٠؏ا،ŘŘŠ ŮŮŘąŮŮا ŘĽŮŮ ŘŞŮŮŮŮ Ůزاع؊ اŮŘľŘŘŠ Ů٠؎؜٠اŮاŮŮŮاع اŮاŮتؾاد٠ŮاŮا؜ءعاب اŮŘłŮاسŮŘ Ůا؏٠اŮŘŻŮŘŞŮŘą Ůعاس اŮأبŮŘś ŘŞŘŘŻŮات ŘşŮŘą ٠سبŮŮŘŠ Ů٠تاعŮŘŽ ŮبŮا٠اŮŘŘŻŮŘŤ.
ŮŮ Ůذ٠اŮŘŮŮŘŠ ٠٠بŮŘŻŮاست اŮأءباإ اŮŮبŮاŮŮŮŮŘ ŮŘŞŘŘŻŘŤ اŮŘŻŮŘŞŮŘą اŮأبŮŘś بؾعاŘŘŠ ؚ٠أؾؚب اŮŮعاعات اŮت٠ات؎ذŮŘ§Ř ŮاŮŘŻŘąŮŘł اŮŘŞŮ ŘŞŘšŮŮ Ůا ŘŮ٠اŮŮŮŘ§ŘŻŘŠŘ Ř§ŮŘŞŮاؾŮŘ ŮاŮŘľŮاب؊ ŮŮ Ů؏٠اŮاŮŮŮاع. Ů٠ا ŮŮاŮŘ´ Ůتاب٠اŮŘŹŘŻŮŘŻ اŮ؍بات ŮŮ Ů؏٠اŮؚاؾŮŘŠÂť اŮŘ°Ů ŮتبŮ٠باŮŮغ؊ اŮؚعبŮŘŠ ŮŮ؎اءب اŮŮبŮاŮŮŮ٠٠باشع؊ بŮغتŮŮ Ůت؏عبتŮŮ .
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In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. Michelle Cherro, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow at Mass General in Boston and lead author of the 2025 PLOS One study, âPredictors of suicide attempts among adolescents with suicidal ideations and a plan.â Dr. Cherro discusses the motivations behind her teamâs work with co-authors Dr. Hala Itani, Dr. Elie Ghossoub, and Dr. Fadi Maalouf at the American University of Beirut, exploring what drives some adolescents from suicidal thoughts and planning to an actual suicide attempt.
We unpack the studyâs key findings, that female adolescents, antisocial behaviors, and substance use strongly predict attempts, and discuss how these insights can inform prevention efforts in Lebanon where the rates are not higher than elsewhere despite the unstable economic and political situation.
Tune in for a compelling conversation bridging U.S.-based data with Lebanese mental-health realities, and for practical reflections on what clinicians, schools, and families can do to protect at-risk youth.
đ Reference: Cherro M, Itani H, Ghossoub E, Maalouf F. Predictors of suicide attempts among adolescents with suicidal ideations and a plan: Results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). PLOS One. 2025 Aug 28; 20(8):e0331261. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0331261.
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In this episode, we explore a milestone achievement for the Lebanese American University (LAU) Internal Medicine Residency Program: earning the prestigious ACGME-International (ACGME-I) accreditation. We break down what ACGME-I is, why LAU pursued it, and what it means for residents, patients, and the future of graduate medical education in Lebanon and the region.
Our discussion covers the rigorous process of accreditation, the challenges faced, and the transformative impact on training, patient safety, and international opportunities for residents and faculty. We also explore how this recognition positions LAU as a leader in shaping regional standards for medical education.
Whether youâre a medical student, resident, faculty member, or healthcare leader, this episode offers valuable insights into how ACGME-I accreditation is redefining professional growth and healthcare excellence in Lebanon.
MedicalEducation #GraduateMedicalEducation #ACGMEI #InternalMedicine #ResidencyTraining #LebaneseAmericanUniversity #HealthcareLeadership #AcademicMedicine #ProfessionalDevelopment #GlobalHealth
In 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 Beirutâs Global Health Institute and member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Health AI Conference.
We discuss:
- Nadineâs 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
- AUBâs initiatives to prepare the next generation of leaders in digital health
This is a forward-looking conversation about how the Middle East and the world can harness AI responsibly to build more equitable, innovative, and resilient health systems.
HealthAI #DigitalHealth #GlobalHealth #MedicalInnovation #FutureOfHealthcare #AUB #Lebanon #AIInMedicine #EquityInHealth #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast
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What do our genes really reveal about who we are? In this episode, Dr. Pierre Zalloua, geneticist and author of Ancestors, takes us deep into the DNA of the Levant. We explore how personal experience, history, and science intersect to shape identity. From Phoenician expansion to the Crusades, from consumer genetic testing to cultural memory, Dr. Zalloua shows how ancestry is far more complex and more unifying than we might think.
We discuss surprising genetic signatures in the Levant, the dangers of oversimplifying identity, and the balance between biology and lived experience. Whether youâre curious about your own heritage or the shared human story, this episode offers a profound look at how genetics can illuminate and complicate our understanding of ourselves.
Genetics #Identity #Lebanon #Heritage #Levant #HumanStory #Podcast
In 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 for the podcast, nothing is off limits.
Expect candid reflections, laughter, and some surprising confessions as we explore what it really means to build a podcast that connects healthcare professionals across borders.
If youâve ever wondered what inspires us, what keeps us going, and which episodes we secretly wish got more love , this oneâs for you.
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How can a nationâs health system withstand the compounded pressures of a pandemic, a severe economic crisis, and the impact of various wars? In this episode, we speak with Bouchra Abou Abbas, a healthcare consultant in Lebanon, about the countryâs journey through COVID-19 and the road ahead. We explore the systemic weaknesses these crises laid bare, the unexpected strengths that emerged, and the community innovations shaping recovery. From local solutions to global partnerships, this conversation offers valuable lessons for developing countries striving for stronger, more equitable, and crisis-ready healthcare systems.
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"AI for Health: Innovating Lebanonâs Future with Dr. Sandy Rihana"
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Join us in a compelling conversation with Dr. Sandy Rihana, Head of Biomedical Engineering at USEK in Lebanon, as we explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare. From the global frameworks developed by the WHO to Lebanonâs unique readiness and ethical considerations, Dr. Rihana shares insights into successfully integrating AI in both resource-rich and resource-constrained environments.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The WHOâs new framework for AI-based medical devices and its applicability to Lebanon.
- Challenges in adapting AI technologies designed in high-income settings to Lebanonâs healthcare realities.
- Inspiring examples of successful AI applications across diverse global contexts.
- Lebanonâs current digital health maturity and Dr. Rihanaâs personal experiences in AI healthcare projects.
- Ethical AI deployment amidst Lebanonâs crisis-prone healthcare environment.
- The future of Large Multi-Modal Models (LMMs) like ChatGPT in healthcare, along with their potential risks and benefits.
- Dr. Rihanaâs vision, advice for healthcare leaders, and what gives her hope for Lebanon's AI-driven health innovation.
Tune in to uncover the possibilities and navigate the complexities of bringing meaningful AI innovation to healthcare in Lebanon and beyond.
AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth #LebanonHealth #BiomedicalEngineering #HealthcareInnovation #EthicalAI #WHOFramework #HealthTech #Lebanon #GlobalHealth #HealthcareLeadership #AIResearch #FutureofHealth #EmergingTech #AIgovernance #MedicalAI
This episode is also on available on YouTube
In this compelling episode, we sit down with Dr. Carine El Khazen Hadati, clinical psychologist and director of the Eating and Weight Disorder Program at the American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology. A leading expert in the Middle East, Dr. El Khazen shares her insights on the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders across the region. We explore how she applies enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E) to treat complex cases with empathy and scientific precision. The conversation also dives into the cultural and social taboos that impact care, and how stigma around mental health and body image is slowly being challenged. This is a powerful discussion for anyone interested in mental health, cultural change, and compassionate care.
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This podcast is available on all podcast apps and on YouTube
What does it truly mean to grow as a doctor, not just in skill, but in humanity?
In this powerful episode, Dr. Tarek Souaid joins us to discuss his book How Doctors Grow and reflect on the emotional journey of becoming a physician. From the high-stakes environment of the Cleveland Clinic to the quiet moments that shaped his empathy, Dr. Souaid opens up about what medical training often overlooks: the importance of emotional intelligence, patient connection, and self-care.
We dive into the common communication pitfalls young doctors face, how to foster meaningful doctor-patient relationships, and why burnout continues to plague the profession. Dr. Souaid also shares insights on navigating stress during residency and how institutions can better support physician wellbeing. Whether you're in medicine or simply curious about its human side, this episode is a thoughtful exploration of growth, resilience, and purpose.
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In this episode, Dr. Hind Rafei dives into the cutting-edge world of CAR-NK cell therapy and its potential to revolutionize cancer treatment. Unlike their T-cell counterparts, CAR-NK cells promise enhanced safety and innate tumor-killing ability. But what if their power could be dialed up even further?
Dr. Rafei discusses her team's groundbreaking discovery of CREM, a transcriptional regulator that shapes CAR-NK function and limits its full therapeutic potential. We explore how modulating CREMâparticularly by deleting or suppressing itâcan reprogram these cells to become more effective, resilient cancer fighters.
We unpack the science behind the PKAâCREB pathway, CREM-driven epigenetic changes, and how these findings might lead to next-generation immunotherapies and even cancer vaccines. Finally, Dr. Rafei offers insights on clinical translation and the path ahead for CREM-tuned therapies.
Whether youâre a researcher, clinician, or patient advocate, this episode sheds light on one of the most promising frontiers in cellular immunotherapy.
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Dr. Marie Nakhoul reflects on growing up in Lebanon, the emotional complexities of migration, and how her work as an OBGYN in the U.S. deepens her understanding of grief, memory, and identity. A powerful conversation on belonging, nostalgia, and writing as a way to return home.
From the smells of her childhood village to the silence of clinical spaces, this conversation weaves together stories of home, healing, and hope. Whether you're part of a diaspora or simply navigating your own journey of identity and place, this episode will resonate deeply.
UnfinishedStories #MemoryAndMigration #DiasporaVoices #CulturalIdentity #ImmigrantStories #WomenInMedicine #LebaneseVoices #HomeAndBelonging #GriefAndHealing #MemoirWriting #Nostalgia #MedicineAndMeaning #OBGYNVoices #WomenInHealthcare
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Wael Hanna, thoracic surgeon and founder of NodeAI, a pioneering startup transforming the evaluation of mediastinal lymph nodes through artificial intelligence. Dr. Hanna shares the inspiration behind NodeAI, the clinical problem it aims to solve, and how its cutting-edge platform helps stratify lymph node malignancy risk with speed and precision. We explore the implications of this innovation for lung cancer diagnosis, biopsy decision-making, and patient care â and take a look at what the future holds for AI in thoracic oncology. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or health tech enthusiast, this conversation offers a compelling look at how AI is reshaping diagnostic medicine from the inside out.
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This episode can also be found on YouTube
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Maysaa Jaafar, President of the Lebanese Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare (LSQSH), to explore the remarkable journey of the society since its inception.
Maysaa shares the story behind the establishment of LSQSH, shedding light on the visionaries and healthcare professionals who came together with a shared commitment to improve healthcare standards in Lebanon. We delve into the mission and core objectives of the society, which center on promoting excellence in healthcare quality, patient safety, and clinical best practices across the country.
Throughout the conversation, Maysaa highlights the key milestones and achievements LSQSH has reached to date, including successful initiatives, training programs, and awareness campaigns. She also offers candid reflections on the challenges the society has facedâranging from limited resources to navigating complex healthcare dynamics in a time of national crisis.
We discuss the importance of collaborations and partnerships, both locally and internationally, that have played a pivotal role in amplifying the society's impact. Looking ahead, Maysaa outlines LSQSHâs strategic plans for the future, emphasizing innovation, capacity building, and broader community engagement to sustain and scale their mission.
This episode is a must-listen for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone passionate about improving healthcare systems through quality and safety frameworks.
đ Listen now to learn how the LSQSH is shaping the future of healthcare in Lebanonâone quality initiative at a time.
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In this episode with Luna Maroun, Product Manager and Adobe, and previous start-up coach and teamlead at MIT, we explore the transformative rise of artificial intelligence in healthcare â from streamlining data collection to reshaping clinical decision-making. As AI tools become increasingly integrated into patient care, what are the benefits, risks, and ethical boundaries we must navigate? Join us as we unpack how AI is changing the dynamics between technology, privacy, and trust, and discuss the evolving role of physicians in an era where machines assist with diagnosis, treatment planning, and even patient monitoring. What does the future hold for the human touch in medicine, and how can we ensure AI enhances care without compromising our core values
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In this episode with Dr. Rania Esteitie, Assistant Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Central Michigan, and a strong advocate for women in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in Michigan and at the American Thoracic Society, we share her journey, challenges, and triumphs in a field historically dominated by men.
We explore topics such as mentorship, gender equity, leadership development, and the importance of diversity, and representation in medicine.
This episode can be found on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and all podcast apps.
WomenInMedicine #CriticalCareMedicine #WomenInSTEM #MedicalLeadership #DiversityInMedicine #HealthcareHeroes
WomenInHealthcare #MentorshipInMedicine #LeadingTheWay
GenderEquity #WomenInICU #FutureOfMedicine
Join us in this interesting episode with Dr. Farah Wehbe, Advanced Nephrology Fellow at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver as she discuss herpublication in #CJASNââSex and Gender in Science, Medicine, and Nephrology: Where Are We and Why Does It Matter?â
In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and experiences faced by men and women in nephrology. We also discuss how gender differences impact kidney disease diagnosis, management, and outcomes. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply curious about kidney diseases, tune in to gain insights that could transform your understanding of kidney health. Together, let us bridge the gap in nephrology through awareness and education!
KidneyHealth #GenderDifferences #KidneyCare #Nephrology #WomeninMedicine #KidneyDisease #PatientPerspectives #HealthEquity #NephrologyPodcast #ChronicKidneyDisease #InclusiveHealthcare
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Join us in this episode of the podcast where we host Lebanese students of diverse backgrounds discussing their match process after participating in the International Lebanese Medical Association Research Program. In this episode, we hosted students who have matched in internal medicine and general surgery and we discuss with them the ILMA Research Program application process and how the program helped them achieve their goal of matching into a residency program.
HealingHorizons #USMedicineMatch #ERAS #ResidencySuccess #MedicalJourney #ILMAUSA #MedSchoolToResidency #PhysicianStories
Have you ever wondered why some people always maintain a positive attitude independent of what life brings to the table, and other people find it difficult to cope?
Join us for an enlightening episode as we delve into theme of resilience and the power of positive attitudes in the face of trauma. In this discussion with Dr. Myriam El Khoury Malhame, Associate Professor of Psychology at The Lebanese American University, and recent award winner of the 2024 L'Oreal-UNESCO Regional Young Talents Levant Program for Women in Science, we explore how people navigate the complexities of traumatic experiences and emerge stronger on the other side.
Through compelling stories and research findings, we unpack the definition of resilience, and practical strategies for fostering mental strength.
Tune in to discover how resilience can be cultivated and how we can empower ourselves and our communities to thrive despite challenges.
resilience #traumarecovery #positivemindset #mentalhealth #neuroscience #strengthinadversity #mentalstrength #womeninscience #inspiration #resiliencebuilding #hopeandhealing
This episode can also be found on all podcast channels and on YouTube
https://youtu.be/sknwtcagM3c
In this episode with Doreen Bedrossian Samaha, Global Clinical Application Manager at Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH, we explore the dynamic and evolving landscape of medical technology through the lens of a woman who is making significant contributions in the field.
Listen to this inspiring conversation with a female leader and innovator in the field, highlighting her unique journey, challenges, and achievements while juggling her children and family life.
Medtech #FemTech #womeninmedtech #womeninSTEM #WomenLeaders #InspiringWomen #HealthcareTechnology #Breakingbarriers
In this engaging discussion with Khaled and Rania Saleh, the founders of Oryx Dental, we delve into the transformative world of dental technology and the innovative start-up behind it - Oryx Dental.
We explore the inception of this pioneering company which is revolutionizing dental care through its cutting-edge software solutions. In this episode, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between technology and dental care, and will learn about the enterpreneurial journey of building a start-up in this rapidly evolving industry.
Listeners will also gain a deeper understanding of cloud based dental offerings and in the role of Artificial intelligence in streamlining dental care and making it more efficient.
This episode is also available on all podcast apps and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3cbV-Q8RJRA
artificialintelligence #dentalcare #dentalhealthcare #dentalhealth #technology #startup #dentalstartup #cloudbased #innovation #podcast #healthcare #healthcareprofessionals #dentalprofessionals
In this podcast episode with Dr. Elias Karroum, director of the RLS Center of Excellence at the University of Virginia, we discuss the complexities of Restless Leg Syndrome, a disease which causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs and affects quality of life. We discuss the symptoms and challenges of living with this disease and we cover the various treatment options including natural remedies, iron replacement, medications, and new cutting edge therapies.
Whether you are personally affected by RLS or simply seeking to better understand the disease, our goal is to provide you with valuable information that helps you better understand this complex disease.
This episode can be found on all podcast apps.
restlesslegsyndrome #RLS #Neurology #sleepmedicine #podcast #healthcare #research
Join us for this exciting episode with Iolokis founder Fady Abboud who is only 22 years old. Iolokis was founded Station F, one of the largest business and start up incubators in the world.
In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of dental care through the lens of artificial intelligence. In this episode, Fady shares his journey with his co-founders of creating an AI assistant to enhance patient experience and improve dental practice. From predictive analytics to personalized patient interactions, discover how Iolokis is revolutionizing the dental landscape.
Whether you are a dental professional, a healthcare professional, or a tech enthusiast, this is an episode that will inspire you and the journey of Fady Abboud will certainly inspire you.
healthcareprofessionals #dentalprofessionals #artificialintelligence #dentalpracticesolutions #dentalcare #dentalpractice #podcast #healthcarepodcast #electronicmedicalrecords #aiassistant
This episode can also be found on all podcast apps.
And on YouTube https://youtu.be/byl00gMS-Lw
Latest episode with Dr. Anwar Jebran, director of Population Health Informatics at Oak Street Health, a part of CVS Health.
In this episode, we explore the intersection between technology and medicine. We delve into the innovative world of clinical informatics and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of healthcare.
We discuss the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs in the field, and the role of AI and information technology in enhancing patient care, streamlining operations in data management, and clinical analytics. Whether you are a technology enthusiast, a healthcare provider, or curious about the future of medicine, this is an episode you would not want to miss.
healthcareprofessionals #clinicalinformatics #artificialintelligence #clinicalanalytics #healthcare #electronicmedicalrecords #podcast
Our latest episode of the podcast with Dr. Kamil ElKhoury, MIT Innovator under 35, and Forbes Middle East 30 under 30.
In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking world of 3D organ bioprinting. We discuss the process of development of biocompatible organs and the process of 3D printing organs for individual patients. This is not just a futuristic concept but a rapidly evolving reality that has the potential to save countless lives by addressing the organ shortage crisis, potentially decreasing dependence on immune suppression.
Whether you are a medical professional, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, this episode will inspire to look more into the future of bioprinting and its applications.
organdonors #savinglives #healthcareprofessionals #organdonation #bioprinting #3dprinting
This episode is also found on all podcast apps and on Youtube
In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Christopher Soujah, an LAU student who graduated pharmacy school and navigated his Pharm-D while battling Hodgkin's lymphoma. Join us as he shares his personal story of resilience, determination, and the unique challenges he faced in balancing rigoruous academic demands with the physical and emotional toll of cancer treatment.
Listeners will gain insight into the importance of support systems (Christopher was treated at LAUMC-RH) where he was surrounded by colleagues during his treatment), and effective coping strategies. Christopher is now cured and is moving to Houston, Texas to Methodist Hospital to continue his studies.
Christopher's story is one of survival, empathy, and a celebration of life and perseverance.
cancersurvivors #pharmacyschool #battlingcancer #Hodgkinslymphoma #Resilience #Cancerjourney #copingstrategies #inspirationalstories #healthandwellness #communitysupport
In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Youssef Bassim, Chief Operating Officer at the University of Balamand and the Head of Digital Health Division and AI Department at the Arab Health Federation, Aritficial Intelligence in the Middle East. We delve into the current landscape of AI in the different countries (Lebanon and the Gulf), we discuss its impact on patient care, cultural considerations, ethical concerns, and the role of government in modernizing regulations and implementing electronic medical record systems. We end it with what the future of healthcare in the region will look like.
artificialintelligence #electronicmedicalrecords #healthcare #MENA #Lebanon
This episode can be found on all podcast apps.
Listen to this latest episode of the podcast cohosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, with Dr. Alaa Rihan, a Family Medicine physician and a scholar, Leading Physician Wellbeing Program with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Burnout affects more than 50% of physicians in the US and is a growing problem that needs urgent attention. This episode delves into the challenges and pressures faced by healthcare professionals. Listeners will gain insights into the scope of the problem, its impact on patient care and physician well-being, and coping strategies, self-care practices, and the importance of mental health awareness in medicine. Join us as we explore a healthier work environment for those dedicated to caring for others. This episode can also be found on all podcast apps.
physicianburnout #lifestylemedicine #physicianwellness #mentalhealth
This episode is available on all podcast apps and on Youtube at:
https://youtu.be/j8CrcgK16TM
Pay-for-Perfomance in medicine gained in popularity after the advent of the Affordable Care Act in the US and it has had its positive and negative aspects. In this episode with Jade Khalife and co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, we explore the concept of pay for performance in the Lebanese healthcare system. We delve into how this innovative model led to decreased hospital admissions for common diseases. Listeners will be able to navigate the complexities of healthcare financing and the role that incentives can play in value based care. Listeners will also be able to learn the cultural aspects that need to be taken into consideration in healthcare policy in different countries.
This episode can also be found on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gr9KXWC-Fzw
and on all podcast apps
pay-for-perfomance #valuebasedcare #medicalcare #Lebanon
In this episode with Dr. Cybel Mehawej of the Lebanese American University Human Genetics Department, and co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, we explore the gene discovery process at the intersection of genetics and immunology. Dr. Mehawej, along with the team at the LAU Medical Center (Dr. Andre Megarbane, Dr. Eliane Choueiri) have discovered 2 genes related to immunodeficiency over the past year. We discuss the process of gene discovery and its eventual impact on monitoring and treatment of these rare diseases. Whether you are a scientist, student, or simply curious about how genetics impacts health and disease, this podcast offers a rich resource and a window into the field of immunogenetics.
immunogenetics #genediscovery #rarediseases
This episode can also be found on YouTube and on all podcast apps
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/d1TsHFthS_s
In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Mohamad Khalife and Dr. Anna Farra (two infectious diseases physicians with Doctors without Borders) their recent published article in Open Forum Infect Dis: " Posttraumatic Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Osteomyelitis in Mosul and Gaza: A Retrospective Cohort Study, 2018 - 2022. "
This is a timely episode that relates to the latest conflicts in the region including Iraq, Gaza, and Lebanon. We discuss the role of NGOs and local hospitals in acute care and the subsequent major role of surgeons and quality microbiology labs in preventing multidrug resistant infections, preventing amputations, and treating bone infections and other wounds appropriately.
Tune in to listen to the great work that is being done by the staff of MSF and by Dr. Khalife and Farra in these area.
doctorswithoutborders #osteomyelitis #warzones #conflict #microbiology
This episode can be found on all podcast apps and on YouTube at:
https://youtu.be/AvNI4P-_3gw
In this episode, MohammadAli Jardaly and I discuss with Dr. Karine Abou Khaled their latest paper titled: "Impact of the socioeconomic crisis in Lebanon on people with epilepsy" published in Epilepsia Open.
Dr. Abou Khaled is an epilepsy specialist at Hotel Dieu De France and had returned to Lebanon years ago after completing her residency at Drexel University and Columbia University in the US.
This paper highlights the impact of the economic crisis on access to epilepsy medications. This leads us to gain a deeper understanding of how socioeconomic factors shape health outcomes and access. The decreased access to epilepsy medications and the increased stress levels from the economic crisis and the current war is leading to increased seizure activity among the patients affected and a poor quality of life.
Tune in to learn about these issues and to learn essential mitigation strategies.
epilepsy #economiccrisis #stressandhealth
This episode is available on all podcast apps and on YouTube at:
https://youtu.be/dIMEPkrjeD4
In this episode co-hosted with Dr. MohammadAli Jardali, we discuss with Dr. Hasan Ismail, a family medicine physician whose clinic was in the Southern suburbs of Beirut and a medical advisor for Medecins du Monde, the critical topic of medical care during the recent Lebanese war. We explore the challenges face by healthcare professionals and institutions during this conflict.
Given Dr. Ismail is intimately involved in the conflict having family who have been displaced due to the crisis, we approach the conflict from a different lens. We explore his experience providing free health care to the community of displaced persons, while himself being displaced with his family. We also delve into the needs of the displaced families having lost their houses, and medical supplies.
This episode shows the effects wars have on people who were leading normal lives and whose lives have been turned upside down overnight.
lebanonwar #displacedpeople #conflictmedicine
In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Jackie Kassouf Maalouf, founder of DiaLeb to commemorate World Diabetes Day. DiaLeb is the National Diabetes Organization. It was founded in 2011 as a non-profit organization in Lebanon to promote diabetes care and prevention and help find a cure for this disease.
We explore the impact of diabetes on communities in Lebanon before and after the economic crisis and we discuss the importance of lifestyle modification as a preventative measure for type 2 diabetes. We also discuss the multiple projects that DiaLeb has been involved in promoting exercise and nutrition, and helping provide needed medications to people suffering from diabetes in Lebanon.
Tune in for this enlightening conversation which was recorded before the current war in Lebanon, but which provides hope for a bright future in Lebanon.
This episode is also available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4hFBDbH0gJk
and on all podcast apps.
Diabetescare #Worlddiabetesday #diabetes #diabetesprevention #lifestyle
In a podcast episode co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardali, we discuss mental health in times of conflict with Dr. Maya Bizri, currently psychiatrist at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH and previously Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
In this episode, we delve into the complex landscape of mental health in Lebanon, especially in these times of deep crises. We discuss access to mental health in this time of war and availability of physicians, psychologists, and insurance coverage.
We examine the role of community support systems, grassroots initiatives, and NGOs in fostering mental well being in the short term during this war, and in the long term dealing with the multiple traumatic episodes people have faced.
This episode can be found on all podcast apps.
polytrauma #mentalhealth #conflictpsychiatry #PTSD #Lebanon #Lebanonwar
In this episode co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardali, we discussed the current crisis in Lebanon with the Chief of the Family Medicine Department at AUBMC Dr. Umayya Musharafieh. The current crisis has led to 1.2 million people displaced in Lebanon which constitutes 25-30% of the country. Many healthcare workers have been directly affected by this displacement or their families have been affected. Primary care is playing a major role in addressing these issues by taking care of the acute injuries and the post injury care, and by going out to the schools and areas where the refugees are providing needed medications and perfoming preventive care.
Lebanonwar #healthcare #primarycare #familymedicine
This episode is available on all podcast apps.
The medical system in Lebanon has faced significant challenges since 2019 due to a combination of economic, political, and security factors. The explosion of August 2020 and the last 10 days have posed significant challenges to the system.
In this episode co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, we discuss with Dr. Salah Zeineddine, CMO of the American University of Beirut Medical Center, the challenges the health system is facing and has dealt with, particulary over the past 10 days.
Starting with the pager explosions, the hospitals have dealt with mass casualty events that are ongoing to the current day. Heroic hospital staff have been operating non-stop, taking care of patients, while at the same time, dealing with an extremely unstable situation, while worrying about their family members, houses, and the future.
We discuss the medication and medical supply situation, the role of NGOs on the ground, and the sustainability of the health care efforts as the situation grinds on. We also discuss the ability of the health care system to continue to take care of emergency medical illnesses such as heart attacks, strokes, and others.
At the time of this podcast, there have been more than 1600 deaths and 8000 injuries.
The episode is available on all podcast apps.
lebanonwar #masscasualtyevents #polytrauma #medicalsupplies
Latest episode of the podcast co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardaly discussing Sports Medicine in the Middle East, Lebanon, and the Gulf Region with Tarek Gerbal who was senior sports therapist at the American University of Beirut before moving to Doha, Qatar. In this episode, we discuss the advancements in Sports Medicine and physical therapy and the future of this field. An episode not to be missed.
SportsMedicine #podcast #mena #physicaltherapy
Also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/YXVt4zmWX_k
In an episode co-hosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, we discuss with Dr. Andrea Darzi MD, MPH, PhD her work at McMaster University looking at health-care related guidelines. Health-care related guidelines are published to assist in the management of various diseases; however, they do not take cultural differences between countries and continents, and specific needs, into consideration.
Dr. Darzi discusses her group's work in developing recommendation maps aiding in guideline adaptation to the needs of the physicians and other health care workers assisting them in managing their patients. A big example and a subject she is working on is chronic pain management which varies tremendously between different countries. It may be opiate heavy in North America and much less opiate oriented in other countries.
These recommendations maps will assist in management, adaptation, and aid in research questions in the future focusing on the gaps in knowledge that need further study. They will also help patients understand their disease process and its management.
This episode is also available on all podcast apps and on YouTube
guidelines #recommendationmaps #culturaldifference #healthcare #patientempowerment
Most 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 it have on the villages along the path.
To learn more, you can follow Instagram pages: @4 Seasons Mountain Trails and @lebanontrail.
Trailrunning #lebanonmountaintrail #hiking #ecotourism
A 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 for 12 years. Dr. Ghulmiyyah has authored 3 books which can be found on Amazon:
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A Toxin-Free Pregnancy
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Gen Tox Live Clean
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Reframing the Fourth Trimester.
Dr. Ghulmiyyah has also started the Vitality Project to provide individual and corporate consultations on wellness and combatting burnout. This project focuses on digging deep into the different pillars of a person's life, their nutrition, exercise, stressors, toxin exposures, etc.. and targeting them one pillar at a time. Dr. Ghulmiyyah's approach may be life changing and an eye opener for people.
This episode can also be found on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, iHeartRadio, all all podcast sites. It can also be found on YouTube.
physicianwellness #physicianburnout #toxins #nutritiontips #vitality
Have 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
sportsnutrition #marathontraining #marathonmajors #marathons #sportsmedicine
Also available on Youtube
https://youtu.be/XpflBVa83uI
Latest 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
If 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 on YouTube
In 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 more than 20000 families in Lebanon. Medonations has been able to weather multiple medication crises in Lebanon and continues to grow. Marina, a lawyer, by training, is now a pharmacist by practice and is on her way to going into pharmacy school.
This is an inspirational story and an embodiment of resilience in the face of adversity. Instead of moving abroad and starting a new life, Marina has decided to stay and have a positive impact on her society.
economiccrisis #medicaldonations #medications #pharmacy
This episode is available on all podcast apps and youtube
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/DnlHpIZul2o
Website for Medonations:
https://medonations.org
Also it can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram
In 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
Do 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 hospitals in Lebanon?
A- 10%
B- 20%
C- 30%
D- 40%
E- 50%
Please comment.
The episode is also available on all podcast apps including Spotify, iHeartRadio, Anghami, Googleplay, and Apple
foodwaste #fooddisposal #hospitalfood
Latest 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 about the how art pieces are selected in different areas of hospital and the color schemes in these areas and in clinics.
Also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Anghami, Googleplay, and all podcast apps. And on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZVa8TCPWSQk
arttherapy #medicalart #healing #healingart #mentalhealth
If 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
The 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. By disrupting and the way the US healthcare market is functioning, AMaze has been able to decrease insurance costs on employers by having healthier employees both physically and mentally.
This episode can be found on all podcasting apps.
UShealthcare #accesstocare #healthinsurance #healthcarecost
Please listen to and watch our latest episode of The Lebanese Physiciansâ 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 the healthcare platform PicassoMD which streamlines referrals by connecting providers directly to each other. We also discuss its role in connecting providers in underserved areas of the country with specialists through curbsides to decide on the best course of treatment. We then discuss the benefits of early referrals and curbsides in reducing healthcare costs and decreased unnecessary ER visits.
healthcareaccess #UShealthcare #Costeffectiveness
Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q8BwN1kqnnM
Podcast form on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Anghami, Googleplay, and others
Please 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: PMC10900622."
In this episode, we discuss the outcomes of the year-long project that medical students conduct at LAU in which Myriam and her colleagues under the mentorship of Dr. Abi Gerges looked at the effects of the Lebanese economic crisis on access to hypertension and diabetes treatment between 2021 and 2022. The effects of the crisis were eye opening and revealing, and the numbers can be used to build on policy in the future. An episode not to be missed.
lebanon #economiccrisis #medicationshortage #healthcareaccess
This episode can also be found in audio form on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Anghami, Googleplay, and others.
Watch 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 know your thoughts.
The episode is available also on Apple, Spotify, Googleplay, Anghami, iHeartRadio, and others.
Also on YouTube https://youtu.be/_K7jSA5djnw
podcast #homecare #healthcarecosts #preventativehealth
Watch 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
2- https://youtu.be/WwpsfJq5TyI?si=WQ6gQhH3h3U0YT9_ Using laundry powder (Borax or sodium borate) for joint pain relief
3- https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSFkokjpV/ Body builders injecting synthol into muscles 4- https://youtu.be/BfQlUel_HY4si=Ykd8kIwZgPpzPpJu Ingesting cotton balls to feel full and lose weight Through this discussion, we delve into the importance of assessing all news on social media for legitimacy before accepting it as a true fact.
This episode is also available on Apple, Spotify, Google, Anghami, and iHeartRadio under The Lebanese Physicians Podcast
Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aK3i2XQLiVUsi=e1z0w_N72P1seu0S
lebanon #fakenews #socialmedia
Please 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. Daouk-Oyri's role in improving communication and streamlining processes specifically at AUBMC and in other hospital in Lebanon through the Adilla project. An episode not to be missed.
Lebanon #genderequality #gendergap #mena
This episode can also be found on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Anghami
Also on YouTube https://youtu.be/LOqFYZH3FTA
In 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 an episode not to be missed.
Also found on Apple, Spotify, Googleplay, Anghami, and iHeartRadio.
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/eChBNWheTTQ
telehealthcare #telehealthservices #mena #lebanon
Please 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 regions of Lebanon depending on their needs and complexity of care. Currently, outcomes in the regions for preterm infants might not be at the same level as Beirut. If you are interested in equal access to care and quality outcome improvement, this is an episode not to be missed.
NICU #Pediatrics #healthcareequality #podcast
Please 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 with Cynthia Abi Khalil and Antoine Saab, and the in-person episode in DC with Ziad Khatib, Hala Najm, and Rasha Abi Hana. We also discuss potential guests we have been trying to have on the podcast including Joelle Abi Rached, Jeanine Akiki, and multiple others.
It has been a great 3 year run so far and it could not have happened without all our guests. A shout out to everyone who joined the podcast and to the people who will join in the coming years. Please feel free to submit any topics or potential guests you want on the podcast.
Also available on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio and YouTube
podcast #anniversary #lebanon #healthcare
Please 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 the national emergency preparedness plan and the importance of closed loop communication among the various hospitals in case of a mass casualty event. If you want to learn more about disaster and emergency preparedness, this is the episode to listen to.
Also available on Podbean, Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio
Website: www.thelebanesephysicianspodcast.podbean.com
emergencypreparedness #disastermedicine #masscasualtyevent
Please 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 you are interested in the economy of healthcare, this is the episode to tune in to.
Also available on Spotify, Anghami, iHeartRadio, and Apple podcasts.
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/8pBkVREL_Nw
healthcaremanagement #healthcareeconomics #costofhealth #Qualityofcare #palliativecare
Please 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 adolescents in public schools in Lebanon.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, factors that promote work-life balance, positive attitude and outlook, and positive thinking. We also discuss Dr. Malhame's multiple research projects on the topic and on stress management. The episode is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and
Anghami. #worklifebalance #happiness #emotionalintelligence #stressmanagement
Please 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 services to multiple companies, schools, and colleges. Employees can log in, and depending on their mood, they are offered different ways to cope with their emotions and overcome hardship in multiple different languages. Using AI, these offerings adapt to the employees' moods and feelings during that particular week. The goal is to prevent the development of mental health disorders.
You can listen to this episode on Podbean, Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeart Radio and watch it on YouTube.
artificialintelligence #clinicalinformatics #mentalhealthawareness #workplacewellness #productivity
Our 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 be missed. If you are interested in learning more about other skin diseases and skin care, do not miss "Skin The Surface", Dr. Allawh's podcast.
skincancer #skincare #sunscreen
This podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Anghami
Listen 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 most recent work is in ShareQ, an NGO that is promoting inclusivity for people with disabilities in schools and in the workplace.
Yara currently works 2 full time jobs, a full time mother, and a full time activist.
Please listen to this podcast and to Yara's inspiring story about how she overcame her diagnosis and visual impairment to not only complete her studies, but dedicate her life's work to improving the lives of others who are following her path.
visualimpairment #disbility #universalacess #lebanon
This episode can also be found on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio
Our 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).Â
In this episode, we discussed how the role of the EU delegation and the AFD has transformed from primarily development related to ensuring citizens of Lebanon and Syrian refugees have equitable access to quality primary healthcare through supporting NGOs on the ground offering these services. We discuss how they are trying to align their goals with those of the Ministry of Public Health and their vision in making these primary health organizations self-sufficient in the future. We also discuss how their donor programs had initially started to support the Syrian refugees in Lebanon, but recently have transformed to supporting an increasing number of Lebanese citizens who are in dire need for these services.Â
lebanon #economiccrisis #primaryhealthcare #donors
This episode is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio
Our 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.Â
If you are a physician, you have to listen to this episode to understand your evolving role in the future and whether or not you will still have a job:)
This episode is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio under The Lebanese Physicians Podcast.Â
Artificialintelligence #healthcare #qualityofcare #clinicalinformatics
Please 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.Â
Preventive and primary care suffers from lack of primary care physicians and primary care physician burnout in the United States and the MENA region due to low reimbursement and overwork. We discuss the role of AI and medical informatics in improving access to primary care enhancing quality of life for primary care physicians and job satisfaction while at the same improving patient care.Â
An episode not to be missed, the longest episode we have recorded so far.Â
primarycare #preventivecare #medicalbilling #Artifiicialintelligence #Medical Informatics
Please 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. We discuss her efforts to start this process at her current hospital, and the recent conference she organized among the major hospitals in Lebanon aimed at streamlining AI implementation and research at these different hospitals. This is an episode you would not want to miss.Â
It is available on Apple, Anghami, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.Â
Please 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 local communities of people and healthcare workers to deliver preventative healthcare services in the areas they servce. We also delve into the importance of collaboration among the different NGOs.Â
IRC #internationalrescuecommittee #MedGlobal #NGO #lebanon
This episode is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Anghami
The 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 quality. An episode not to be missed.Â
Artificialintelligence #healthcare #lebanon
The episode is available on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio.Â
Please 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 mental health awareness and reducing stigma in Lebanon through Ms. Abi Hana's experience advising the Ministry of Public Health on this issue. We also learn about stigma and substance use disorders in Europe through Dr. Khatib's experiences.Â
An episode not to be missed.Â
Available on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio
Mentalhealthawareness #substanceuse #Mentalhealth
lease 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 world including Syria, Lebanon, Sudan, Ukraine, Mali, and multiple others. On top of that, there has been the COVID-19 crisis. Healthcare workers have been affected significantly by these crises, and especially by COVID-19. Recognizing the mental health effects of these crises on healthcare workers is of utmost importance. Dr. Bizri highlights the importance of this point and discusses future plans for early recognition.
mentalhealthawareness #healthcareworkers #ukraine  @AUBMC_Official  @MedGlobal
This episode is also available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Anghami under The Lebanese Physicians'Podcastâ
Please 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 therapeutic options. Similar to cancer therapeutics, it seems that the future will focus on genetic mapping of the disorder and determining targeted treatment options. This episode is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Anghami.
autismspectrumdisorders #autismawareness #genetherapy
Listen 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.Â
This is her latest published article:Â
Ouaijan K, Hwalla N, Kandala NB, Mpinga EK. Prevalence of Malnutrition in Hospitalized Patients in Lebanon Using Nutrition Risk Screening (NRS-2002) and Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) Criteria and Its Association with Length of Stay. Healthcare (Basel). 2023;11(5):730. Published 2023 Mar 2. doi:10.3390/healthcare11050730
Stay tuned for more data that will be published soon and stay tuned for policy change proposals this data will be generating.Â
You can listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Anghami.Â
Malnutrition #hospitallengthofstay #chronicdisease
Watch 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 still being able to perform complex surgeries despite the unstable economic and political situation in Lebanon.
This episode can be found on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeart Radio in addition to YouTube. #conjoinedtwins #successstories #pediatrics #neonatology  @AUBMC_Official â
Please 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, Anghami, and iHeartRadio under The Lebanese Physicians Podcast.Â
You can also watch it on YouTube on: https://youtu.be/aqYMmabmy9g
artificialintelligence #medicaleducation
Listen 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  @IUSMCommunicationsÂ
You can listen to the episode on Apple, Spotify Anghami, and iHeartRadio
The episode is also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/jN-8k19PyQgâ
Please 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.Â
Cholera #lebanon
If 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 #medicalinnovation #medicalindustry #mena #lebanon You can view this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/_nmXQ5mkthc and you can listen to it on: thelebanesephysicianspodcast.podbean.com Apple, Spotify, Anghami, iHeartRadio
Listen 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.Â
This episode can also be found on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Anghami. You can watch the video portion on YouTube.Â
healthcaredelivery #healthcareconsulting
Tune 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: https://youtu.be/yKkQol1LG6Q
and listen to it on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Anghami
Our 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
Please 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
Medical 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 in Lebanon who could not afford their tuition. In one year, this campaign has spread to 26 countries across the world and has been able to cover the tuition in dollars of around 20 medical students in Lebanon. These students are teaching all of us a lesson in fighting despair and spreading positivity and knowledge.
You can listen to the audio version of this podcast on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio, and you can watch the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/wGCLPDEY9ek
lebanon #medicaleducation #financialcrisis #medicaltuition #medicalknowledgeonline
If 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 to the audio version of the podcast on the website: thelebanesephysicianspodcast.podbean.com, on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio.
You can also watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/1wA8WZtSU6w
lebanon #toothpick #dentistry #appdevelopment #entrepreneur
If 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 of the different countries). Dr. Mourani is developing Artificial Intelligence based platforms to deliver mental health care services in Lebanon and beyond trying to reach all segments of the Lebanese population.
You can listen to the audio version of the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio.
You can watch the Youtube video on: https://youtu.be/HkiX7B0ccXk
Mentalhealth #artificialintelligence #Lebanon #MENA
Our 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 watching this episode. You can listen to the audio version of this episode on Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, and Anghami
You can watch the video on YouTube on https://youtu.be/g3UilRqrONE
Womenleadership #healthcare #middleeast #lebanon #dubai @cmcdubai
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Listen 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.Â
The episode can be found on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio
You can donate to Kafa on:Â
https://kafa.org.lb
Please listen to our latest episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast with the Research for Health in Conflict (R4HC-MENA) team of researchers:Â
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Dr. Sabah Boufkhed at the University of Manchester and Kings College London
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Ms. Ghadeer Alarjeh, senior palliative care researcher at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan
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Dr. Sema Yurdusen at Ankara Bilim University, Turkey
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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 the MENA region with a focus on Jordan and Turkey. We discuss the evolution of this specialty in these countries, the gaps in the provision of palliative care, and future directions and goals.Â
This episode of the podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio.Â
palliativecare #MENA
Please listen to Episode 47 of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast. Our guests for this episode are:
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Dr. Adam Coutts, an academic at the University of Cambridge, UK and a Global Challenges Research Fund Scholar and co-investigator.
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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.Â
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Dr. Alexandra Chen, a trauma psychologist (A.B., A.M., Ed.M., Ph.D., Harvard University) specialized in mental health of refugees.Â
In this episode, we discuss the "Research for Health in Conflict (R4HC)" study led by King's College London and partners at the University of Cambridge and the American University of Beirut. This study focuses on the effects of the political situation on healthcare in Lebanon, including the supply of medications, electricity, and healthcare worker exodus. We also discuss their documentary "Lebanon: How Politics Made a Nation Sick", a short film which summarizes the study and is a must-watch.Â
The link for the documentary is: https://youtu.be/Uak_Wl0zpRY
The link for the study is: https://r4hc-mena.org
The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple, Anghami, iHeartRadio
Please 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 health in Lebanon.Â
You can also listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, Anghami, and iHeartRadio.Â
healthcare #LGBTQ #LEBMASH
Please 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:
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lebanese-physicians-podcast/id1545290394?i=1000555406261
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bGwirCY3L3x8IQxvecFCO?si=ps7AxaWrTk6250yD1gIuuw
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Anghami
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iheart radio
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/c55i1NNCV_c
IMG #ECFMG #Medicaleducation
Please 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 connect global communities of medical students, trainees, junior faculty, and established faculty and to publish open access papers with zero publication fee. We discuss how this is working out and how the editorial board and journal supporters are connecting students across the globe to well established researchers to help them publish and promote their research. In this era of rising publication fees, Dr. Nicholas and the team at IJCR are working on reversing the tide and allowing all physicians, medical students, and residents the ability to publish and promote their research.
You can also listen to the podcast on the following:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lebanese-physicians-podcast/id1545290394?i=1000553826462
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2icR53GKmSNNmgSDpqCSWX?si=fM8aY7ElQfO8Jqc4IGXbOQ
You can watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/axqEuavMA6o
Tune 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 potential lessons learned and public policy recommendations regarding similar traumatic events in the future.
You can find the article in the Journal of Affective Disorders along with another article published by the group on the effects of the explosion on adults. "Maalouf FT, Haidar R, Mansour F, Elbejjani M, Khoury JE, Khoury B, Ghandour LA. Anxiety, depression and PTSD in children and adolescents following the Beirut port explosion. J Affect Disord. 2022 Apr 1;302:58-65"
You can also listen to the podcast on:
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2icR53GKmSNNmgSDpqCSWX?si=Dm661l4YQtOnhHaw_NQw1g
Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lebanese-physicians-podcast/id1545290394?i=1000552399138
You can watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QNNjI1p35xk
anxiety #depression #PTSD #AUBMC #beirutexplosion
Please 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 to the foundation on: gnkfoundation.org You can also follow it on facebook, instagram, and LinkedIn. You can listen to the podcast also on the following links:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lebanese-physicians-podcast/id1545290394?i=1000549394792
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nGL3sFO6ueTqOEfs1H176?si=v5ovRNt9Sx2bjR5OkQgGpw
You can watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y32wUsKpqPg
Sicklecelldisease #Thalassemia #Blooddisorders #roadsafety #Lebanon
If 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, Chairman of the Department of Surgery at AUBMC, the events surrounding the Beirut Blast, how the hospitals dealt with this mass casualty event, and lessons learned from this big disaster. We discuss disaster preparedness both at the emergency medical services level and at the hospital level.
You can also listen to the audio version of this podcast on the following:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lebanese-physicians-podcast/id1545290394?i=1000547985363
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Q9kiwXDwwFYWltAGVQNiu?si=h-RLJHPfTw6M6HXo_fo3lg
The YouTube version is on: https://youtu.be/fJmREG78ZxU
beirutblast #lebanon #disasterpreparedness
Please 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.Â
YouTube: https://youtu.be/o4HL9qZJbP0
Please 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 about cleft lip and cleft palate, their causes and impact on people's lives, and to learn about the foundation and its future initiatives. You can donate or sponsor a patient on their website: gsmile.org
Also, feel free to contact them if you are thinking of volunteering.Â
You can also listen to the audio recording on Apple and Spotify.Â
I encourage you to watch the YouTube video on: https://youtu.be/SHUp0YlS6wg
Please 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 state and perception of genomic testing in Lebanon. We hope you enjoy it.
The episode is also available on YouTube on: https://youtu.be/2TUrZZxE2eg
Please 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.Â
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.Â
In this episode, we discuss the statistics around domestic violence in Lebanon, and the effects of the economic and security crisis in the country on the rates of domestic violence. We also discuss period poverty given that a large percentage of women in the country cannot afford the necessary resources for adequate menstrual hygiene. In addition, we delve into reproductive health and the inability of women to afford contraceptive medications.Â
Finally, we discuss potential solutions and future outlook. We hope you enjoy the episode.Â
Please 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. We touch on the crisis in Lebanon from all its angles and discuss the future prospects for healthcare in the country. We hope you enjoy this episode.
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/4VBUdOPAPwU
lebanoncrisis #fuelshortage #podcast #Lebanon #medicalsupplies
Please 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
You can also watch this episode on Youtube on: https://youtu.be/3YOaetY1rcM
Please 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 their home country, Lebanon, and their struggles to form their new identity in their new countries.Â
We hope you enjoy this discussion.Â
Also available on Apple and Spotify.Â
immigration #Lebanesemigration #Lebanon #Unitedstates
You can visit Pauline's website on www.paulinemouhannakarroum.com
and you can find her book on Amazon, Amazon Prime, Kindle, and in select bookstores. Pauline promises she is working on translating it to English for people like me who are not the best at French.Â
Please 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 of the Zero COVID strategy in Lebanon and internationally, and we discuss his vision of combating COVID in Lebanon moving forward. Whether you are an advocate of the ZeroCOVID strategy or you believe in other COVID mitigation strategies, you will certainly enjoy this episode.
For more information, you can keep up-to-date on ZeroCOVID for Lebanon on zerocovidlb.wordpress.com and on twitter @zerocovidlb #ZeroCOVID #COVID19 #COVIDvaccine
Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QelhPnY1Ydo
Also available on Apple and Spotify
Have 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 Geara. We hope you enjoy this podcast.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/BZUgnH___RI
Also available on Apple and Spotify
Are 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.
podcast #healthcare #medicaleducation #research #postdoctoralfellowships
If you are interested in watching the episode, YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/gPrEQaFJVXY
Please 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 episode was recorded on the anniversary of the August 4th #Beirutexplosion, so we discuss this event and the events in Lebanon at the beginning of the podcast. We also discuss the latest episode The Lebanese Politics Podcast which is a great listen and discusses the events that led to the Beirut blast.
Please 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.Â
Are 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.Â
Please 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/0XXRCgf-2Jk
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 contrast this with the residency and career options in the United States.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/0GD3-WZAHC8  Also available on Apple and Spotify  Websites to follow: https://beirut.diplo.de/lb-de Visas and requirements (website of germany embassy in Leb) Â
https://www.regierung.oberbayern.bayern.de/aufgaben/37198/244210/leistung/leistung_33391/index.html#:~:text=Die%20Regierung%20von%20Oberbayern%20erteilt,in%20Bayern%20ausge%C3%BCbt%20werden%20soll.
Listen 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 the academic and private workforce (although still avoiding certain surgical subspecialties) which with time will reverse some of the inequities. We hope you will enjoy this conversation, and please feel free to share your thoughts on the issues that were raised and maybe your struggles, and some potential solutions.
You can watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VTy0hBfcot4
You can also listen to it on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, and Google Play.Â
womeninmedicine #lebanon #healthcare #medstudent
Listen 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 provide for them. This creates psychological and health stressors on these workers.
As for the LGBTQ community in Lebanon, there is a deficiency of laws protecting them in the country. The clinic is supported by Helem, the first not-for-profit LGBT advocacy group in the Arab world that focuses on improving the legal and social status of the LGBT community in Lebanon and lobbies for laws to protect the community. The clinic not only provides healthcare to these patients, but also seeks to provide social and psychological support, focusing on improving their quality of life and protecting their civil rights. #Migrantworkers #Kafalasystem # LGBTQcommunity #Lebanon The episode feature three medical students at AUB, Alice Recho, Marc Moukarzel, and Marwan Ghanem, and is co-hosted by Dr. MohmmadAli Jaradali.
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/9b6kcOZNHOg
Please 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 will succeed if you work hard at it.
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/mbY_WBPB6u4
Also available on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, and Google Play
CORRECTION: Dr. Akiki did a fellowship in nuclear medicine and imaging and did not do a radiology residency as I inadvertently mentionedÂ
Please 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 on the nurses, the exodus of 1600 experiences nurses from the country, and the tremendous work the Order of Nurses in Lebanon is doing to try to stem the tide of emigration. We end with a message of hope during these difficult times, hope that the leadership in the country will do the necessary reforms to improve the economic situation and reverse the brain drain, and hope in the Lebanese youth who are working day and night to improve the livelihood of the people of the country despite the crisis. You can watch a video that highlights the heroic efforts nurses took on August 4, 2021 after the Beirut blast to save the lives of patients despite destruction of their hospitals. https://youtu.be/gu5cscj8LTs
You can watch a youtube video of the episode with a powerpoint presentation by Dr. Doumit on: https://youtu.be/zO5nqygD5Ts
You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, and Google Play.Â
Listen 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/xQcw7qp3B7s
Please 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 units donated, and 23000 donors registered. His organization has managed to take the role similar to a central blood bank in any other country or US state with limited resources and in the absence of any Lebanese government assistance. In the podcast, we also delve into how the blood drives can enhance the sense of community in the population and promote co-existence among the various Lebanese communities. Donner Sang Compter should be an example to follow. You can help by being a blood donor in Lebanon, you can help from outside by contacting the organization, you can donate on their website. The website is: https://dsclebanon.org You can listen to the video version on: Youtube: https://youtu.be/RV5hOgh7pHY
You can also listen on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Google play: The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast
Please 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 communities.Â
Please donate to the association:Â
https://gogetfunding.com/support-tahaddi-lebanon/
Website:
https://tahaddilebanon.org
The funds are particularly needed now in these times of severe economic uncertainty in Lebanon.Â
This 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
Tune 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.
Please 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.Â
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.Â
video link: https://youtu.be/pStdP_BbA5g
Please 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:Â https://youtu.be/LY0philbJoE
Please 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.Â
Please 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 also buy it in paperback.
https://www.amazon.com/Solace-Rayah-I-Touma-Sawaya-ebook/dp/B08MTV6TCS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=solace+rayah&qid=1615937825&sr=8-1
Listen 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.Â
Hopefully, his work will highlight this very important issue and help with opening up a discussion on some potential solutions. Â
Listen 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
Welcome 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 obtained a Master of Public Health in Management & Policy from Oregon State University.
We discuss the COVID-19 situation in Lebanon, the response to it, the importance of data, and the future steps related to the response in the country.
You can watch the video on the following link:Â
https://youtu.be/74TtTqxJwWk
Welcome 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.Â
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
Tune 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.Â
Video link on youtube: https://youtu.be/I9DLvS3IICE
Welcome 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.Â
If you wish to donate in these difficult times in Lebanon, please go to chanceassociation.org for your donation. Any amount you give will make a big difference in these children's lives.Â
Please 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.Â
Welcome 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.Â
The 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.Â
Welcome 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.Â
This is an interview with my daughter Yara Diab regarding her move to Lebanon. As we say, you get their secrets from their children.Â
This is the first episode of the Lebanese Physicians Podcast. In this episode, I discuss the goals of this podcast and touch on what the next episodes will bring. I hope you will enjoy and stay tuned with us for more exciting episodes.Â