The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast

Episode 11: Dialysis Machines for Lebanon with Dr. Fouad Chebib

Listen to our 11th episode of the podcast with Dr. Fouad Chebib. Dr. Chebib is a consultant in nephrology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. In this podcast, we discuss his initiative of delivering much needed dialysis machines to Lebanon. He has already raised 65,000 dollars; his goal is 200,000 dollars to deliver 10 continuous renal replacement therapy machines to Lebanon. Please consider donating to this important initiative. 

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

Episode 10: Overview of the COVID-19 Response in Lebanon with Sara Chang

Welcome to the 10th episode of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast.

Sara Chang, MPH is a US-based public health professional with over 15 years of experience spanning government and non-profit agencies. She provided support for the US response to Ebola and Zika and has worked extensively in positions related to infectious disease and social justice. She recently relocated from Beirut, where she provided consulting support for non-health actors in the COVID-19 response in Lebanon. Her current projects include data tracking and analysis on COVID-19 in Lebanon and writing for Al Rawiya, a digital publication for the Lebanese diaspora. She obtained a Master of Public Health in Management & Policy from Oregon State University.

We discuss the COVID-19 situation in Lebanon, the response to it, the importance of data, and the future steps related to the response in the country.

You can watch the video on the following link: 

https://youtu.be/74TtTqxJwWk

Episode 9: In Vitro Fertilization and OBGYN Training in Lebanon with Dr. Ziad Hubayter

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast with Dr. Ziad Hubayter MD, MPH, MBA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Lebanese American University School of Medicine. In this podcast, we discuss the practice of IVF in Lebanon, and the training of OBGYN residents in the country given the manifesting crises currently. 

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

 

 

Episode 8 - ILMA-USA with Drs. Salma Makhoul Ahwach and Chady Sarraf

Tune in to our discussion with Drs. Salma Makhoul-Ahwach and Chady Sarraf about the development of the International Lebanese Medical Association-USA chapter. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Sarraf's and Makhoul-Ahwach's connections to Lebanon, the development of ILMA-USA, the goals of the organization, and future directions. We also discuss work-life-ILMA USA balance. We hope you enjoy it. 

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

Episode 7: CHANCE Association: helping children with cancer with Dr. Roula Farah

Welcome to the 7th episode of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast. This is my interview with Dr. Roula Farah. Dr. Farah returned to Lebanon in 1998 and since that time has been a strong advocate for children with cancer. She established the CHANCE Association (Children Against Cancer Association) and is currently president of it. Dr. Farah has helped many children with cancer in Lebanon to afford their treatment leading to better outcomes for these kids. Please listen to our podcast to learn more about Dr. Farah and the CHANCE Association. 

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. 

 

 

Episode 6:The effects of the economic crisis on medical education with Dr. Rajaa Chatila

Please listen to my interview with Dr. Rajaa Chatila, Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education at the Lebanese American University School of Medicine. In this interview, we discuss discuss the impact of the financial crisis, and the COVID-19 situation on medical student and residency training in Lebanon. 

Episode 5: The International Observership Program at the Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Francois Abi Fadel

Welcome to our 5th episode of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast. This is my interview with Dr. Francois Abi Fadel of the Cleveland Clinic. In it, we discuss Dr. Abi Fadel's work with the International Observership Program at the clinic. We also discuss the work of the International Lebanese Medical Association. We hope you enjoy it. 

Episode 4:An Expat Physician‘s Insite into the Lebanon Events with Dr. Wael Al Maraachli

The is Episode 4 of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast. We discuss his experience being in Lebanon and the current events in the country and options of what we can do to help. 

Episode 3: The Experience of an Oncologist working in Lebanon with Dr. Wassim Mchayleh

Welcome to our third episode of the Lebanese Physicians' Podcast. In this episode, we interview Dr. Wassim Mchayleh, a US trained hematologist and oncologist who moved to Lebanon and subsequently moved back to the US. We discuss his experiences in the US and Lebanon, and we touch on the economic turmoil in Lebanon and how it is affecting the medical students and trainees there. We hope you enjoy this episode. 

Episode 2: Lebanon from a child‘s view with Yara Diab

This is an interview with my daughter Yara Diab regarding her move to Lebanon. As we say, you get their secrets from their children.