The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast

What happens when a physician’s passion for music becomes a lifelong creative journey?

In this episode, Dr. Khalil Diab sits down with physician and musician John Lebanon to explore growing up in Beirut, discovering music during Lebanon’s power outages, balancing medicine with creativity, and the story behind his latest album, Kite Without a String.

They discuss songwriting, Lebanese identity, independent music, live performance, and why success can simply mean creating something meaningful that connects with others.

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Clinical Reasoning in the AI Era: Can Artificial Intelligence Think Like a Doctor?

How do expert clinicians actually think? Why do diagnostic errors happen? And can artificial intelligence improve clinical reasoning without replacing physicians?

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Raja-Elie Abdulnour, Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Editor-in-Chief of NEJM Clinician and Chief Clinical Innovation Officer NEJM Group , to explore the evolving relationship between clinical reasoning and AI.

We discuss how physicians develop diagnostic expertise, the cognitive biases behind medical errors, the rise of AI-powered clinical decision support tools, the future of augmented intelligence in healthcare, and why human judgment, communication, and trust remain essential in medicine.

Whether you're a medical student, resident, practicing clinician, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, this conversation offers valuable insights into how AI may transform the way we diagnose, learn, and care for patients.

Topics Covered:

How expert clinicians think System 1 vs. System 2 reasoning Diagnostic errors and cognitive biases

AI performance in clinical diagnosis

ChatGPT and medical decision-making

AI scribes and workflow efficiency

Augmented intelligence in healthcare

The future of physician-AI collaboration

Preserving clinical skills in the AI era

#ClinicalReasoning #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinMedicine #MedicalEducation #HealthcareInnovation #ChatGPT #NEJM #MedicalAI #DiagnosticReasoning #AugmentedIntelligence #PhysicianLeadership #DigitalHealth #PulmonaryCriticalCare #TheLebanesePhysiciansPodcast #MedicineFuture

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From Beginner to Boston: Rahul Nandi’s Journey to a Sub-3 Marathon

How does someone who never ran growing up become a Boston Marathon qualifier and sub-3-hour marathoner?

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Rahul Nandi shares his remarkable journey from running his first marathon in India to completing more than 50 marathons and chasing a sub-2:50 finish. We discuss consistency, training, mindset, nutrition, injury prevention, and the lessons running teaches about life.

Whether you're training for your first 5K or your next marathon, this conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiration.

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The End of Clinical Trial Delays? AI, Site Selection, and the Future of Research

Clinical trials save lives but why does it often take years before a study can enroll its first patient?

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Khalil Diab sits down with oncologist, physician executive, author, and Chief Medical Officer of Ryght AI, Chadi Nabhan, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming clinical trial site selection, feasibility assessments, and study activation.

Dr. Nabhan explains why so many clinical trials struggle with enrollment, how traditional site selection methods often rely on relationships rather than data, and how AI-powered "digital site twins" may help identify the best-performing research centers worldwide. The discussion also explores the future of clinical research, reducing trial delays, increasing diversity in enrollment, and accelerating access to life-saving therapies.

Topics discussed include:

✅ Why clinical trials often take 10–12 years to complete

✅ The hidden costs of poor site selection

✅ How AI-powered site twins work

✅ Clinical trial feasibility and site activation

✅ Enrollment prediction and trial performance

✅ Community practices vs academic medical centers

✅ Diversity, equity, and bias in AI-driven research

✅ The future of AI in clinical trials and drug development

✅ How faster trials could bring treatments to patients sooner

Whether you're a physician, researcher, clinical trial professional, healthcare executive, or simply interested in the future of medicine, this conversation offers a fascinating look at how AI may reshape clinical research for years to come.

🎙️ Guest: Chadi Nabhan

🎙️ Host: Khalil Diab

#ClinicalTrials #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInHealthcare #ClinicalResearch #DrugDevelopment #HealthcareInnovation #PrecisionMedicine #Oncology #MedicalResearch #DigitalHealth #ClinicalOperations #TrialEnrollment #ResearchSites #HealthcareTechnology #TheLebanesePhysiciansPodcast

Why Couples Fight About Money And How to Build Financial Intimacy Instead with Sami Al Natour

Money is a topic that affects nearly every relationship, yet it can be one of the most difficult conversations for couples to have. In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Khalil Diab speaks with Sami Al Natour about the communication patterns that often emerge when couples discuss spending, saving, debt, investing, and major life decisions.

The conversation explores how personal experiences, family influences, and differing perspectives can shape financial discussions and relationship dynamics.

Watch the full episode on YouTube and listen on all major podcast platforms.

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The Hidden Career Path for Doctors: From Oncology to Pharma Leadership

What happens when a successful oncologist leaves clinical practice to help develop cancer treatments on a global scale? In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Safi Shahda shares his journey from academic oncology to leadership roles at Eli Lilly, Intellia Therapeutics, and AstraZeneca. We discuss career transitions, pharma misconceptions, innovation, AI in drug development, mentorship, and how physicians can expand their impact beyond the bedside.

#LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #PharmaCareers #Oncology #ClinicalResearch #DrugDevelopment #MedicalLeadership #PhysicianCareer #AstraZeneca #Biotech #HealthcareInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #CancerResearch #MedicalEducation #CareerGrowth #PhysicianLife #Medicine #Subscribe #Podcast #Healthcare #clinicaltrials

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Global Hypertension Crisis: Why 1.7 Billion People Are at Risk Inequality, Prevention & AI Solutions

In this episode of the Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with hypertension researcher Dr. Farah Allouch to discuss the growing global hypertension epidemic affecting over 1.7 billion people worldwide.

We explore the widening healthcare inequality gap between high- and low-income countries, barriers to treatment, prevention strategies, the role of AI and digital health, and why uncontrolled blood pressure is becoming a major driver of cardiovascular disease and dementia.

A must-watch conversation for clinicians, public health professionals, and anyone interested in the future of global healthcare.

#Hypertension #HighBloodPressure #CardiovascularDisease #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #AIinHealthcare #PreventiveMedicine #HealthcareInequality #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #Medicine #HeartHealth #DigitalHealth #DementiaPrevention #podcast

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The Future of Oncology: How AI and Virtual Cancer Clinics Are Transforming Cancer Care

Can cancer care be delivered virtually without compromising quality?

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. Dany Matar about Color, the first ASCO-certified virtual cancer clinic in the United States. We discuss how artificial intelligence, multidisciplinary expert review, and virtual oncology are improving access to world-class cancer care, shortening time to diagnosis and treatment, and reducing costs for patients, employers, and health plans. Dr. Matar also shares his inspiring journey from medical school in Lebanon to public health, consulting, and healthcare innovation in the U.S.

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From Invisible to Influential: How Doctors Can Build Their Brand Online

Most physicians spend decades mastering medicine, but very little time building their visibility.

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with digital strategist and entrepreneur Roy Abdo, founder and CEO of Digital Revamp, to discuss how physicians can use storytelling, LinkedIn, AI, and social media to establish authority, grow their reputation, and unlock new opportunities.

Roy shares practical strategies for doctors to:

Build a compelling personal brand

Create meaningful content without spending hours online

Use LinkedIn to attract speaking, consulting, and career opportunities Leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity to streamline content creation

Communicate complex medical topics in simple, patient-friendly language Build a lasting digital legacy that extends far beyond clinical practice

Whether you are a physician, healthcare leader, researcher, or entrepreneur, this episode offers a practical roadmap to becoming more visible, influential, and impactful in today’s digital world.

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

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

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Immigration in Crisis: How New U.S. Policies Are Impacting Physicians and Patient Care

In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with immigration attorney and former leader of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Sarah Peterson, to break down the rapidly evolving U.S. immigration landscape and its profound impact on healthcare. With over 600 policy changes introduced in a short period, international medical graduates (IMGs), who make up nearly 25% of the U.S. physician workforce, are facing unprecedented uncertainty.

From visa adjudication pauses to staggering new fees and executive orders targeting specific countries, these policies are leaving many physicians in legal limbo, unable to work, renew visas, or progress toward permanent residency.

In this conversation, we explore:

- 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.

#ImmigrationPolicy #IMGs #HealthcareCrisis #PhysicianShortage #MedicalEducation #J1Visa #H1B #USHealthcare #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #MedEd #HealthcarePolicy #Doctors #subscribe  ⁨

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