The first family medicine
program in the Arab world was established in Lebanon in 1979 at the
American University of Beirut. Currently, there are two family medicine
training programs in Lebanon:
American
University of Beirut Training Program
The American University of
Beirut Family Practice Residency Program (FPRP) was established
in 1979. It is a 16-resident, four-year program that offers four positions
in the first year. One completed year of internship is required, preferably
in family medicine. Candidates should pass the Dean's Exam administered by
the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Medicine at AUB.
The program consists
of block rotations as well as longitudinal experiences with mental health,
obstetrics, pediatrics and minor surgery. Residents are exposed to the
following medical settings: in-patient care with admission privileges
in the tertiary care hospital, American University of Beirut Medical
Center (AUBMC); ambulatory care in the Out-Patient Department (OPD)
within AUBMC as well as an out-patient clinic in the Military Hospital; and
emergency care within the Emergency Department at AUBMC. Residents are
expected to have duties every third night.
Residents are evaluated
quarterly by faculty members and by their performance on the American Board of Family Medicine In-Training
Examination, and the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Graduates are entitled to apply for the Arab Board of
Family Medicine.
For more information: http://www.aub.edu.lb/~webfamed
Saint
Joseph University Training Program
For more information: http://www.fm.usj.edu.lb/medecine-de-famille
