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  • Amel Association, headed by Dr. Kamel Muhanna, and the Vice President for Medical Affairs, Dean Nadim Cortas signed a cooperative agreement on July 2008. This agreement allows the establishment of a satellite clinic in Cheyyah area. House staff from the department of family medicine (DFM) will provide comprehensive health care to eight hundred Iraqi refugees and other underprivileged communities.

    Amel Association was founded in 1979. It is a non profit, non-sectarian and non-governmental organization. One of its aims is providing quality medical services mainly to the underprivileged in Lebanon.
    The American University of Beirut (AUB) is well meshed in the community. Since its establishment, the medical center at AUB has been providing health services to hundred thousands of the underprivileged; more so during hard times. During the Israelite invasion in July-August 2006 the medical school provided a fund of more than a million dollar to provide medical treatment and surgeries to the displaced population. This new agreement will emphasize the role of the AUB in serving the community at large.
    Besides providing curative services the DFM will be active in educational sessions, vaccination campaigns, and other health promotion and prevention activities.
     

  • The Zooming Into Health Ethics Committee invites you to its March event of medical ethics on "Freezing Ovarian Tissue" moderated by Dr. Tony Zreik and Dr. Keith Cash. All are welcome.
    Date: March 12, 2008
    Time: 5:00pm
    Place: SB 101
     

  • The University Health Services (UHS) cordially invites you to a lecture on "Cervical Cancer Prevention," by Dr. Camille Aizarani, MD, Family Medicine. All are welcome.
    Date: March 27, 2008
    Time: 12:00pm
    Place: West Hall
     

  • The residents in the Department of Family Medicine at the American University of Beirut have been sitting for the In-Training Exam prepared by the American Board of Family Medicine for more than 24 years. This academic year the department elected to start having the computer based exam. Twenty three residents successfully completed this exam. The advantages of a computer based exam are many: environmental friendly, avoid delay in courier, immediate feedback to residents, and less work.
     

  • The Lebanese Society of Family Medicine, in cooperation with the Department of Family Medicine at AUBMC and the Ministries of Tourism and Health, is conducting a survey on your opinion regarding smoke free areas in restaurants in Lebanon. (Survey)
     

  • The expertise of the Department of Family Medicine at AUBMC was solicited to train the trainers in Syria. This project was supported by the Syrian Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization. More than twenty four participants were involved in six workshops. The topics covered included: information systems, communication skills, teaching and evaluating residents, evidence based medicine, professional development, and patient education. Visits to two health centers that will be transformed to training sites for family physicians were also carried.
     

  • The Arab Board Exam will be on February 23, 24, and 25, 2008. (More) (pdf format)
     

  • The Department of Family Medicine is conducting the "Influenza Vaccination Campaign" on October 31, 2007, at West Hall and November 6, 2007 at AUBMC at the Residents Lounge 2nd floor from 2-4 pm. (More) (pdf format)
     

  • Dr. Beatrice Khater, one of the faculty members of the Department of Family Medicine, received an excellence award from the “Women Mediterranean Forum" on her short story titled “The End of the Summer”. (View) (pdf format)
     

  • Lebanon a founding member of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) Education Working Party (View) (pdf format)
     

  • There is a vacancy for the position of part-time RA at the Department of Family Medicine. The job includes administrative work related to data cleaning, preparing reports and assisting in the research of the doctors. Deadline for submitting CVs is July 25, 2007. Contact person: Mrs. Mirna Mahfoud
     

  • The Arab Board announced the dates of the written, Objective Structured Clinical and oral exams. The written exam will be on January 5, 2008. Those who pass the written exam can sit for the Objective Structured Clinical and oral exams. For more details, visit the Arab Board website at http://www.cabms.org.
     

  • During the staff meeting of the Department of Family Medicine that was held on May 30, 2007, Mrs. Suzan Seifeddine (RN) presented a summary of the recommendations of the JCIA and their implementation in the Family Medicine clinic. (View) (pdf format)
     

  • The Departments of Family Medicine at AUBMC and the University of Saint Joseph are conducting a joint activity called "Dialogue". Dialogue will take place the last Thursday of every month. The target is to have eight such activities per year. This activity is given one CME credit by the Lebanese Order of Physicians.
    Next activity will be on Thursday June 7, 2007.
    Time: 6:30 pm
    Venue: Family Medicine Department - Dale Home
    Topic: Osteoporosis by Dr. Joumana Antoun
     
  • The Department of Family Medicine held its annual graduation party on June 1, 2007, at Gefinor Rotana - Trader Vics’ Restaurant. Four residents completed their training in family medicine: Dr. Nazem Bassil, Antoine Challita, Abdul Raouf Ghandour and Jean Claude Honein. Dr. Ghandour received the research award on his study “The Use of Antibiotics in Children With Upper Respiratory Tract Infections”. This was also an occasion to thank Dr. Maya Kahwagi who completed a year as chief resident and to welcome seven new residents. Three of our departing residents are going to the United States for further study, and two are joining posts in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.

    Congratulations to our graduating residents!
     

  • Did you decide to stop being fat? The Department of Family Medicine cordially invites you to attend a lecture on "Management of Obesity" presented by Dr. Camille Aizarani, Family Doctor on May 22, 2007. Everybody is welcome to attend at West Hall-room 204 from 12 to 1 pm.
     
  • The AUB-Zooming into Medical Ethics Committee is presenting a projection of the film "The Constant Gardener" on Wednesday May 2, 2007 at 4:00 pm, in Issam Fares Hall. The projection will be followed by a discussion and a buffet. All are welcome.
     
  • The Department of Family Medicine has a vacant position for a Research Assistant. The minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences. The job description includes quality improvement projects and other administrative work.
     
  • The Departments of Family Medicine at AUBMC and the University of Saint Joseph are conducting a joint activity called "Dialogue". Dialogue will take place the last Thursday of every month. The target is to have eight such activities per year. This activity is given one CME credit by the Lebanese Order of Physicians.
    Next activity will be on Thursday April 12, 2007.
    Time: 6:00 pm
    Venue: Hotel Dieu de France hospital auditorium
    Topic: Diagnosis and Management of Carpal Tunnel Problems
     
  • The Departments of Family Medicine at AUBMC and the University of Saint Joseph are conducting a joint activity "Dialogue - Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: Diagnosis and Management" given by Dr. Nabil Kanaan and Dr. Bassem Saab.
    This activity is given one CME credit by the Lebanese Order of Physician.
    Date: Thursday February 22, 2007
    Time: 6:30 pm
    Place: SB - 101
     
  • This month, the Med IV students, doing their public health rotation, looked at the disease burden in the displacement centers in Beirut. They conducted a survey of families in a sample of the centers and will be reporting their results on Monday August 14th, 2006 at 11 am in Van Dyck Room #211. For those of us working with this population, their study could be very useful for planning for the future. We hope you can make it.
     
  • General reference on disaster management (View) (pdf format)
     
  • Dr. Neil Joyce (Medical Coordinator for International Medical Corps) has offered to give us a didactic session on their experience in organizing mobile clinics in disaster times. He will share with us their experience and make recommendations.
    Date: Tuesday August 1, 2006
    Time: 12:00 noon
    Place: SB 101
     
  • Congratulations to Dr. Ghassan Hamadeh for having been awarded a shield by the Arab Board of Family Medicine in appreciation of his services.

  • Movie: The Sea Inside
    Place: Issam Fares Hall
    Date: May 12, 2006
    Time: 5:30 pm
    The film is based on a true story. It talks about a patient who has paralysis in all his extremities and who is looking for a loving friend to help him end his life. The film was given an Academy Award for the best non English movie. We have invited prominent religious figures to comment on this issue. Your opinion also counts. Join the discussion that will follow the movie.

  • The AUB-Zooming into Medical Ethics Committee is presenting a projection of the film "The Doctor" on Tuesday March 21, 2006 at 5:30 pm, in Issam Fares Hall. The projection will be followed by a discussion and a buffet. All are welcome.
     
  • “Quality Improvement in Primary Care” by Ed Hoskins, Director of Quality Improvement in Primary Care at Purdue University Student Health Center.
    Date: Friday June 2, 2006
    Time: 7:30 - 8:30 am
    Place: Family Medicine Department Conference Room, Dale Home
     
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
    SCORA is presenting a lecture by Dr. Maya Kahwaji at 4 pm in Bathish Auditorium, West Hall on Wednesday March 8, 2006. This is part of the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign organized by the Women's Rights Club and SCORA. ALL ARE WELCOME.
     
  • Vacancies in the Department of Family Medicine Residency Program. (More) (pdf format)
     
  • Update on bird flu in Lebanon: lab tests have come out negative. (More)
     
  • "Zooming into Medical Ethics" cordially invites you to attend its first event featuring the movie “WIT”.
    Place: Issam Fares Hall - American University of Beirut Medical Center.
    Date: Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 5:30 pm.
    The film will be followed by a discussion and a cocktail.
    ADMISSION IS FREE. (More) (pdf format) (Pictures)

  • Deans of three Moroccan medical schools visited the Department of Family Medicine. (More) (pdf format)

  • A new chairman appointed (More) (pdf format)

  • Launch of the new "Communication Skills for Health Professionals" website

  • The President of Lebanon awarded Dr. Mustafa Khogali the Order of Cedar Knights Rank for promoting primary care in Lebanon and the region. (More) (pdf format)

  • Communication Skills: From Movie Theatres to Medical Circles: The experience of teaching communication skills to second year medical students at AUB was published under the corner of Innovations in Education in Family Medicine. Family Medicine is the official journal of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. Methods used in teaching include watching role-played scenarios, clips from Patch Adams and E.T. and role-play by the students. The material produced is now in use by several programs in the region as a reference material for teaching communication skills. (Brochure) (More) (pdf format)

  • The cooperation between the American University of Beirut and Saudi ARAMCO continues. In December 2004, six consultants from AUB talked to more than 250 primary care physicians working for ARAMCO. This is the second continuous medical education seminar.

    • Dr. Adnan Mroueh gave an update about hormonal replacement therapy, contraceptions, and health promotion for women, besides three other topics.
    • Dr. Salman Mroueh talked about common eye and ENT disorders in children, as well as asthma.
    • Dr. Bassem Saab addressed the issues of mental health in primary care, chest pain, dizziness and dealing with adolescents.
    • Dr. Stella Major highlighted the value of evidence-based medicine and talked about caring for the elderly, adverse drug events and management of congestive heart failure.
    • Dr. Umayya Musharafieh reviewed the topics of travel medicine, anemia, and hepatitis.
    • Dr. Mona Nasrallah presented three topics related to endocrinology (juvenile diabetes, child obesity and management of diabetes).

    The immediate feedback was encouraging. The hospitality was great. It is hoped that cooperation between the two institutions will continue.

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