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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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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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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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 today’s digital world.

🎧 Listen now and start building your professional brand with purpose.

Digital Revamp website: https://digitalrevamp.com/

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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:

- What the latest immigration policies actually mean in practical terms

- How visa and green card processing delays are affecting physicians already in the U.S.

- The ripple effects on underserved communities and healthcare access - Real-world stories of physicians caught in the system

- The controversial $100,000 H-1B fee and its implications for hospitals

- Why these policies could worsen the U.S. physician shortage

- 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.

🎧 Whether you're a physician, policymaker, or simply interested in healthcare systems, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Drawing from her experience at the American University of Beirut during some of Lebanon’s most turbulent years—including the economic collapse, COVID-19 pandemic, and the Beirut Port explosion, Dr. Geha introduces the concept of “scholar activism” 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, it’s a reflection on purpose, identity, and what it means to truly serve a community as an academic in times of crisis.

💡 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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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

💡 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.

⏱️ Key Takeaway: Fatigue in standardized patients isn’t just a comfort issue—it’s a validity issue that can impact how future clinicians are trained and evaluated.

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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:

- How hospitals mobilized within minutes for a mass casualty response

- Real-time ICU and ER decision-making during crisis

- Lessons learned since the Beirut Port Explosion

- The emotional toll on physicians, nurses, and trainees

- 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.

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From launching in the Beirut AI community to building one of the region’s 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:

🚀 How AI is transforming careers and creating new opportunities in MENA 🧠 The concept of “democratizing AI” and why it matters

🏥 Real-world applications of AI in healthcare and beyond

🌍 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.

💡 Key takeaway: AI isn’t replacing you it’s amplifying you. Learn it, leverage it, and lead with it.

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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.

💡 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

🌍 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.

👉 Whether you're a clinician, innovator, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, this episode is a must-watch.

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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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⚠️ 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 “home” feel even more powerful and relevant.

Zina shares her journey of leaving Lebanon for Canada during one of the country’s 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 Tawlé 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 leave—and 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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In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Farid Talih, American board–certified 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 “runner’s high”

Exercise vs medication: when to use one, the other, or both

Group exercise, loneliness, and mental health

Practical, realistic ways to “prescribe” 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.

🎙️ Whether you’re 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.

#LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #MentalHealth #Psychiatry #ExerciseMedicine #Depression #Anxiety #BrainHealth #BDNF #LifestyleMedicine #SleepMedicine #AddictionMedicine #Neuroscience #Wellness #HealthcareInnovation #PhysicianPodcast #MindBodyConnection #PublicHealth #Subscribe #subscribenow

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Nabila shares her journey from education to journalism, her years at Executive Magazine, and her transition to LinkedIn’s 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 today’s digital world.

🎧 Listen, learn, and rethink how you show up online.

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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 you’re 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.

🎧 Tune in for an honest, timely, and inspiring discussion on leadership, epidemics, and the future of global health.

#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #EpidemicResponse #InfectiousDiseases #VaccineEquity #HealthLeadership #GlobalHealthDiplomacy #WHO #CDC #PublicHealthCareers #MedicineBeyondBorders #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #HealthcareLeadership #HealthPolicy #PandemicLessons #subscribe

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1. Why New Year’s resolutions often fail

2. The difference between motivation and sustainability

3. SMART goals for real-life nutrition

4. Weight loss vs fat loss

5. The impact of stress, sleep, and lifestyle

6. Affordable and traditional Lebanese healthy meals

7. Supplements: when they help and when they harm

8. Small, realistic changes that actually last This episode is about building a healthier lifestyle without guilt, extremes, or burnout — one step at a time.

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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 Boards—a 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 you’re dreaming quietly of a change or standing at the edge of a big leap, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in, reflect, and maybe just maybe give yourself permission to imagine a different version of success.

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• كيف تنتقل من بيئة منظمة إلى حرية ومسؤولية العمل لحسابك

• اختيار الفرصة الصحيحة، بناء الفريق الأول، والتعامل مع المخاطر

• التمويل، القرارات الصعبة، والتوسع في أسواق جديدة

• كيف تحافظ على الابتكار، القيم، وصحتك النفسية كرائد أعمال

حلقة مليئة بالدروس العملية لأي شخص يفكر في ترك وظيفة كبيرة، أو يبدأ مشروعه الخاص، أو يبني شركة تريد أن تنافس عالميًا.

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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 headed—from AI and value-based care to burnout and access.

A must-listen for students, pharmacists, physicians, and healthcare professionals navigating global careers—and for anyone thinking about the future of healthcare in Lebanon and beyond.

🎧 Tune in, reflect, and join the conversation.

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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 — one sustainable step at a time. 🌿

Learn more at https://www.healthierwithrola.com/ Follow her on Instagram: @rolanaaman

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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 Université Saint-Joseph, to leadership within the Lebanese Psychiatric Society, this conversation traces how institutional memory, resilience, and responsibility converged to make LJMH not just aspirational—but 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 “impact” beyond metrics—toward 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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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 “workday” 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 isn’t 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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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 stuck—in 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 don’t have to be a physician to be part of this dialogue—if 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 storytelling—especially during challenging times. We hope for a peaceful, healthy year ahead for everyone, and especially for Lebanon.

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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

Together, we explore:

- What the Phoenician language really was and what we actually know about it

- How Levantine dialect evolved and why it differs so markedly from other Arabic dialects

- Words, expressions, and grammatical structures that may have Phoenician roots

- How linguists reconstruct ancient languages and detect “linguistic DNA”

- The core arguments and surprising findings from Dr. Bayram’s 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.

🎧 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 

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, Lebanon’s 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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✔️ Her new book "Be Your Own Coach", written in both Arabic and English

✔️ The Journey of You platform and Moodle-based online programs

✔️ The Joy Certified Coach (JCC) training

✔️ Her free bilingual mobile app, JOY Journal, offering guided breathing and reflective tools

✔️ 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 “victim–rescuer–persecutor” trap How mindful breathing, intentional habit formation, and self-coaching can reset the nervous system The secret behind “caring for the physician”—and 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.

#JourneyOfYou #JoumanaMansour #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #WellnessInMedicine #BeYourOwnCoach #EmotionalIntelligence #BurnoutPrevention #MedicalStudentSupport #PhysicianWellness #PersonalGrowth #SelfCareJourney #MindfulLiving #HolisticHealing #ArabWomenLeaders #MentalHealthMatters #CoachingInMedicine #JoyCertifiedCoach #MENAHealth #WellbeingRevolution #BoundariesMatter

Available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/CJpBDDweMcg

And on all podcast apps

We discuss: How Singapore’s hybrid public–private 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 — where East truly meets Middle East.

🎧 Available on all podcast platforms.

📍 The Lebanese Physicians Podcast — Conversations that bridge innovation, identity, and medicine.

#HealthcareInnovation #MedTech #AIinHealthcare #GlobalHealth #SingaporeHealthcare #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareStrategy #ConsultingInMedicine #ValueBasedCare #EastMeetsMiddleEast #LEKConsulting

Where is the pollution coming from — water, storage, farming, or lack of restaurant hygiene? How has the economic crisis affected public health oversight, and what can individuals do to stay safe?

A candid discussion about what’s really happening behind Lebanon’s food safety crisis — and what urgent steps are needed to rebuild trust.

 Hosted by: Khalil Diab

 Guest: Christelle Bachi

#Lebanon #FoodSafety #WaterPollution #PublicHealth #TheLebanesePhysiciansPodcast

Clinic، عن أزمة التلوّث بلبنان — من المَيّ اللي منشربها، للأكل اللي مناكله، ولغياب الرقابة يلي زاد مع الأزمة الاقتصادية.

من وين جاي التلوّث؟ وشو فينا نعمل لنحمي حالنا وعيلتنا؟

حديث صريح وواقعي عن وضع سلامة الأكل والمَيّ اليوم، وعن الخطوات اللي لازم تنعمل فوراً لتصحيح المسار.

 إعداد وتقديم: د. خليل دياب

 ضيفة الحلقة: كريستيل باشي

#لبنان #سلامة_الغذاء #تلوّث #TheLebanesePhysiciansPodcast #صحة

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 autism’s 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

#AutismResearch #Neurogenetics #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #GeneticsAndEnvironment #Epigenetics #PediatricNeurology #AutismAwareness #GlobalHealth #Neuroscience #MedicalInnovation #LebanesePhysicians #HealthPodcast

Available on all podcast apps and on YouTube

Together, they dive into the evidence behind stem cell–based therapies, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and natural oils and plant-derived compounds—while 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 you’re curious about what truly works and what doesn’t 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

Dr. Abiad reflects on his journey navigating Lebanon’s 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.

🎙️ Key Themes:

• Health leadership under crisis

• COVID-19 response and lessons learned

• Resilience and innovation in Lebanon’s 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.

#TheLebanesePhysiciansPodcast #HealthLeadership #PublicHealth #ResilientHealthSystems #LeadershipInCrisis #Lebanon #HealthcareInnovation #StandingFirmDuringTheStorm #Resilience #CrisisManagement #GlobalHealth #MedicalLeadership #LebaneseDoctors #Inspiration #HealthcareRefor

القيادة الصحية في زمن الأزمات: حوار مع الدكتور فراس الأبيض

من قيادة مستشفى رفيق الحريري خلال جائحة كورونا إلى تولّي وزارة الصحة في خضم الانهيار الاقتصادي والاضطراب السياسي، واجه الدكتور فراس الأبيض تحديات غير مسبوقة في تاريخ لبنان الحديث.

في هذه الحلقة من بودكاست الأطباء اللبنانيين، يتحدث الدكتور الأبيض بصراحة عن أصعب القرارات التي اتخذها، والدروس التي تعلمها حول القيادة، التواصل، والصلابة في وجه الانهيار. كما يناقش كتابه الجديد «الثبات في وجه العاصفة» الذي كتبَه باللغة العربية ليخاطب اللبنانيين مباشرة بلغتهم وتجربتهم.

حلقة ملهمة حول القيادة، الصمود، والأمل في بناء نظام صحي أكثر عدلاً وثقة في لبنان.

🎧 استمعوا الآن على YouTube، Spotify، وApple Podcasts.

#لبنان #القيادة_الصحية #الصحة_العامة #القيادة_في_الأزمات #الصمود #الأطباء_اللبنانيون #الثبات_في_وجه_العاصفة #بودكاست_الأطباء_اللبنانيين #النظام_الصحي #الصحة #الأمل #الابتكار_الصحي #قيادة_ملهمة

We unpack the study’s 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.

📖 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.

#AdolescentMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #Lebanon #GlobalHealth #Psychiatry #BehavioralHealth #PublicHealth #YouthWellbeing #mentalhealthawareness

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

• 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

This episode can be found on all podcast apps

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

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 you’ve ever wondered what inspires us, what keeps us going, and which episodes we secretly wish got more love ,  this one’s for you. 

• • #Podcast #MedicalPodcast #HealthcarePodcast #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment #MedicalEducation #PhysicianGrowth #DoctorLife #MedicalMentorship #GlobalMedicine #LebaneseDoctors #DiasporaDoctors #GlobalHealth #AIinHealthcare #MedicalInnovation #FutureOfMedicine #HealthcareCommunity #DoctorsOfInstagram #MedTwitter #MedInspo #PhysicianWellbeing

#HealthSystems #ResilientHealthcare #LebanonHealth #PublicHealth #HealthResilience #GlobalHealth #PandemicResponse #EconomicCrisis #HealthcareInnovation #HealthEquity #COVID19Lessons #CrisisPreparedness #HealthcareLeadership #MiddleEastHealth #BouchraAbouAbbas #HealthcareConsultant #DevelopingCountries #CommunityHealth #GlobalCollaboration #HealthPolicy

Podcast Description: 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 Lebanon’s 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 WHO’s new framework for AI-based medical devices and its applicability to Lebanon.

• Challenges in adapting AI technologies designed in high-income settings to Lebanon’s healthcare realities.

• Inspiring examples of successful AI applications across diverse global contexts.

• Lebanon’s current digital health maturity and Dr. Rihana’s personal experiences in AI healthcare projects.

• Ethical AI deployment amidst Lebanon’s crisis-prone healthcare environment.

• The future of Large Multi-Modal Models (LMMs) like ChatGPT in healthcare, along with their potential risks and benefits.

• Dr. Rihana’s 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

#EatingDisorders #MentalHealthAwareness #CBT #CBTE #BodyImage #MiddleEastMentalHealth #CompassionateCare #PsychologyPodcast #DisorderedEating #MentalHealthMatters #EDRecovery #BreakingTheStigma #EatingDisorderTreatment #HealthAndWellness #TherapyTalk #WomenInPsychology #MindBodyConnection

This podcast is available on all podcast apps and on YouTube

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.

#HowDoctorsGrow #MedicalHumanism #PhysicianWellbeing #EmpathyInMedicine #DoctorBurnout #EmotionalIntelligence #ResidencyLife #MedicalTraining #DoctorPatientRelationship #HealthcareLeadership #NarrativeMedicine #ClevelandClinic #MedicalEducation #HumanSideOfMedicine #PhysicianGrowth

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 CREM—particularly by deleting or suppressing it—can reprogram these cells to become more effective, resilient cancer fighters.

We unpack the science behind the PKA–CREB 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 you’re a researcher, clinician, or patient advocate, this episode sheds light on one of the most promising frontiers in cellular immunotherapy.

• #CARNKCells

• #CellTherapy

• #CancerImmunotherapy

• #GeneEditing

• #Epigenetics

• #TranscriptionFactors

• #CREMgene

• #CancerBiology

• #ImmunoOncology

• #NextGenTherapies

• #CancerInnovation

• #PodcastEpisode

• #SciencePodcast

• #MedicalPodcast

• #CancerResearch

• #Immunotherapy

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

#NodeAI #AIinHealthcare #MediastinalLymphNodes #LungCancerDiagnosis #HealthTech #MedicalAI #ThoracicSurgery #AIinMedicine #PrecisionDiagnostics #StartupSpotlight #CancerDetection #MedicalInnovation #FutureOfMedicine #RadiologyAI #ChestImaging #DigitalHealth #AIStartup #OncologyTech #HealthcareInnovation

This episode can also be found on YouTube

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 faced—ranging 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 LSQSH’s 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.

🔗 Listen now to learn how the LSQSH is shaping the future of healthcare in Lebanon—one quality initiative at a time.

• #HealthcareQuality

• #PatientSafety

• #QualityImprovement

• #HealthSystems

• #GlobalHealth

• #LebanonHealthcare

• #HealthcareInLebanon

• #LebaneseHealthLeaders

• #MENAHealth

• #HealthcarePodcast

• #MedicalPodcast

• #PodcastInterview

• #HealthLeadership

• #ListenNow

• #AIinHealthcare

• #HealthTech

• #DigitalHealth

• #MedTech

• #ArtificialIntelligence

• #FutureOfMedicine

This episode can also be found on all podcast apps and on Youtube

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

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

This episode is on all podcast apps

#HealingHorizons #USMedicineMatch #ERAS #ResidencySuccess #MedicalJourney #ILMAUSA #MedSchoolToResidency #PhysicianStories

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

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

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

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 

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

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 

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

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

#artificialintelligence #electronicmedicalrecords #healthcare #MENA #Lebanon 

This episode can 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

This episode can also be found on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gr9KXWC-Fzw

and on all podcast apps

#pay-for-perfomance #valuebasedcare #medicalcare #Lebanon  

#immunogenetics #genediscovery #rarediseases

This episode can also be found on YouTube and on all podcast apps

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/d1TsHFthS_s

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

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

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 

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 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

#Lebanonwar #healthcare #primarycare #familymedicine

This episode is available on all podcast apps. 

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 

#SportsMedicine #podcast #mena #physicaltherapy

Also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/YXVt4zmWX_k

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

To learn more, you can follow Instagram pages: @4 Seasons Mountain Trails and @lebanontrail. 

#Trailrunning #lebanonmountaintrail #hiking #ecotourism

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:

- A Toxin-Free Pregnancy

- Gen Tox Live Clean

- 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

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

#westbank #palestinianrterritories #healthcareaccess #economiccrisis 

#artificialintelligence #clinicalpractice #aihealthcare

This episode is also available on all podcast apps and on YouTube

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

#economiccrisis #medicationshortage #medicine

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

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

#Professionalspeaking #publicspeaking #Happiness #mentalhealth

This episode can be found on all podcasting apps. 

#UShealthcare #accesstocare #healthinsurance #healthcarecost

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

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.

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

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

#Lebanon #genderequality #gendergap #mena

This episode can also be found on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Anghami

Also on YouTube https://youtu.be/LOqFYZH3FTA

Also found on Apple, Spotify, Googleplay, Anghami, and iHeartRadio.

On YouTube: https://youtu.be/eChBNWheTTQ

#telehealthcare #telehealthservices #mena #lebanon

#NICU #Pediatrics #healthcareequality #podcast 

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

Also available on Podbean, Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio

Website: www.thelebanesephysicianspodcast.podbean.com

#emergencypreparedness #disastermedicine #masscasualtyevent

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

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

You can listen to this episode on Podbean, Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeart Radio and watch it on YouTube.

#artificialintelligence #clinicalinformatics #mentalhealthawareness #workplacewellness #productivity

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

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

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. 

#lebanon #economiccrisis #primaryhealthcare #donors

This episode is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio

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. 

#Artificialintelligence #healthcare #qualityofcare #clinicalinformatics

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. 

An episode not to be missed, the longest episode we have recorded so far. 

#primarycare #preventivecare #medicalbilling #Artifiicialintelligence #Medical Informatics

It is available on Apple, Anghami, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. 

#IRC #internationalrescuecommittee #MedGlobal #NGO #lebanon

This episode is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Anghami

#Artificialintelligence #healthcare #lebanon

The episode is available on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio. 

An episode not to be missed. 

Available on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio

#Mentalhealthawareness #substanceuse #Mentalhealth

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'Podcast​

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

This is her latest published article: 

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. 

You can listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Anghami. 

#Malnutrition #hospitallengthofstay #chronicdisease

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 ​

You can also listen to the episode on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio under The Lebanese Physicians Podcast. 

You can also watch it on YouTube on: https://youtu.be/aqYMmabmy9g

#artificialintelligence #medicaleducation

#Indianapolis #indianauniversity #infectionprevention #covid19pandemic

 @Indiana_University   @IUHealth   @IUSMCommunications 

You can listen to the episode on Apple, Spotify Anghami, and iHeartRadio

The episode is also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/jN-8k19PyQg​

This podcast is also available on YouTube on The Lebanese Physicians Podcast Channel, on Apple, Spotify, Anghmai, and iHeartRadio. 

#Cholera #lebanon 

This episode can also be found on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Anghami. You can watch the video portion on YouTube. 

#healthcaredelivery #healthcareconsulting

#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

#Lebanon #NGOs #Medications

#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

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

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

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

You can watch the video on YouTube on https://youtu.be/g3UilRqrONE

#Womenleadership #healthcare #middleeast #lebanon #dubai @cmcdubai

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The episode can be found on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio

You can donate to Kafa on: 

https://kafa.org.lb

- Dr. Sabah Boufkhed at the University of Manchester and Kings College London

- Ms. Ghadeer Alarjeh, senior palliative care researcher at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan

- Dr. Sema Yurdusen at Ankara Bilim University, Turkey

- Dr. Fahad Ahmed at Ankara Yilrim Beyazit University, Turkey

In this episode, we discuss the R4HC-MENA research on palliative care services in the various countries in 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. 

This episode of the podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Anghami, and iHeartRadio. 

#palliativecare #MENA 

- Dr. Adam Coutts, an academic at the University of Cambridge, UK and a Global Challenges Research Fund Scholar and co-investigator.

- Dr. Cherine Bazzane, a Family Medicine physician and lecturer at Saint Joseph University in Beirut, who has a cancer survivor clinic at Clemenceau Medical Center, affiliated with Johns Hopkins International, and an anti-aging specialist. 

- Dr. Alexandra Chen, a trauma psychologist (A.B., A.M., Ed.M., Ph.D., Harvard University) specialized in mental health of refugees. 

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. 

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

You can also listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple, Anghami, and iHeartRadio. 

#healthcare #LGBTQ #LEBMASH

This episode is available on the following:

- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lebanese-physicians-podcast/id1545290394?i=1000555406261

- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bGwirCY3L3x8IQxvecFCO?si=ps7AxaWrTk6250yD1gIuuw

- Anghami

- iheart radio

- YouTube: https://youtu.be/c55i1NNCV_c

#IMG #ECFMG #Medicaleducation

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

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

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

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

We end the episode discussing ways to help and possible future directions. Also available on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify. 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/o4HL9qZJbP0

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. 

You can also listen to the audio recording on Apple and Spotify. 

I encourage you to watch the YouTube video on: https://youtu.be/SHUp0YlS6wg

The episode is also available on YouTube on: https://youtu.be/2TUrZZxE2eg

The socioeconomic crisis in Lebanon has had devastating consequences on people's savings accounts and quality of life. This has included all aspects of life, including marriages and relationships, and reproductive health. 

In this episode, we discuss the statistics around domestic violence in Lebanon, and the effects of 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. 

Finally, we discuss potential solutions and future outlook. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/4VBUdOPAPwU

#lebanoncrisis #fuelshortage #podcast #Lebanon #medicalsupplies

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

We hope you enjoy this discussion. 

Also available on Apple and Spotify. 

#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. 

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

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/BZUgnH___RI

Also available on Apple and Spotify

#podcast #healthcare #medicaleducation #research #postdoctoralfellowships

If you are interested in watching the episode, YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/gPrEQaFJVXY

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.

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/0XXRCgf-2Jk

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.

You can watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VTy0hBfcot4

You can also listen to it on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, and Google Play. 

#womeninmedicine #lebanon #healthcare #medstudent

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

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 mentioned 

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. 

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/xQcw7qp3B7s

You can also listen on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Google play: The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast

Please donate to the association: 

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. 

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/D8v8cYTCXho

This hopefully will answer a lot of the questions that foreign medical graduates have about US visa requirements, and prospects of future employment in the United States. 

video link: https://youtu.be/pStdP_BbA5g

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/LY0philbJoE

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

Hopefully, his work will highlight this very important issue and help with opening up a discussion on some potential solutions.  

The link is: https://gofund.me/f3706cac

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: 

https://youtu.be/74TtTqxJwWk

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

Video link on youtube: https://youtu.be/I9DLvS3IICE

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.