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 you’re 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 Beirut’s Global Health Institute and member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Health AI Conference. We discuss:

• Nadine’s journey into digital health and AI

• The most promising applications of AI in healthcare today

• The ethical and regulatory challenges in integrating AI into practice

• How AI can shape patient care and health systems in the next decade

• AUB’s initiatives to 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 you’re 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