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A new medical school for Lebanon

Lebanese American University
Beirut, Lebanon

Project scope:

LAU will commence its fi rst medical school class in the fall of 2009 in temporary facilities. Construction of their permanent home is now underway. This institution has worked closely with PHMI to fashion an American-style education program with a strong focus on active learning and research.

Collaboration with PHMI:

This relationship has featured collaborative work on all elements of medical school development, including creation of a governance structure and recruitment of academic leadership, physical infrastructure, recruitment of faculty and leadership mdevelopment, and exploration of innovative educational approaches such as simulation. PHMI continues to play a strong supporting role in shaping the mission of this new institution.

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