Beirut, July 29, 2019: A partnership agreement was established between AUBMC and the Civil Defense on their National Public Access Defibrillator Program. This comes as part of an initiative by The Survival Chain Partners represented by Dr. Hussain Isma’eel, Director of the Vascular Medicine Program at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), Dr.…
AUBMC performs one of the most complex and rare spine surgeries “En Bloc” upper cervical spine malignant tumor resection for the first time in Lebanon
Beirut, July 24, 2019: The Department of Surgery at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) performed successfully the first-of-its-kind surgery for resecting an upper cervical spine malignant tumor in its entirety (en bloc). This procedure not only increases the success rate but also reduces the risk of recurrence, providing patients a better quality…
AUBMC in Collaboration with IAS Holds the First IAS Educational Fund Regional Symposium on HIV in the MENA Region
Beirut, July 1, 2019: The American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), in collaboration with the International AIDS Society (IAS), organized the first MENA regional IAS Educational Fund meeting on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) between June 28 and 30, 2019 at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). The symposium aimed at achieving consensus…
LGB BANK sponsors the Cancer Support Fund
As part of its ongoing commitment to cater the needs of the Lebanese citizen, LGB BANK sponsored a ceremony organized by the Cancer Support Fund of the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) which took place at the Pine Residence in the presence of high profile community leaders and numerous fund supporters. LGB BANK’s…
AUBMC surgeons perform the first robotic-assisted reconstructive plastic surgery in Lebanon
Beirut, May 22, 2019: The Department of Surgery at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) performed the first robotic plastic surgery in Lebanon and the region through a robot-assisted breast reconstruction post mastectomy for cancer. The new robotic approach provides better surgeon comfort and mobility, with a greater precision, extending the capabilities of…
AUBMC takes skull base tumor surgeries to a more advanced level
First Endoscopic Endo-nasal resection of large olfactory groove meningioma in Lebanon at AUBMC Beirut, May 13, 2019: The Department of Surgery at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) performed the first Endoscopic Endonasal resection of large olfactory groove meningioma in Lebanon. The first- of-its-kind procedure permits the surgeon to remove tumors in the…
AUBMC organizes the 7th Friends of MS Annual Fundraising Brunch
Beirut, March 28, 2019: To raise awareness on Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Friends of MS in collaboration with Nehme and Therese Tohme Multiple Sclerosis Center at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) organized for the 7th year in a row its fundraising brunch on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Four Seasons Hotel. The…
AUBMC Inaugurates the Medical Administration Building A new milestone towards the AUBMC 2020 Vision
(January 29, 2015) Beirut, Lebanon – The American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) celebrated the inauguration of its new Medical Administration Building (MAB) on Monday January 19, 2015. The inauguration was held in the presence of AUB Board of Trustees and AUBMC senior leadership, and was followed by a guided tour of the facility.…
American University of Beirut Medical Center Receives Full JCI Accreditation and Reaffirms Its Leadership Position in the Health Care Industry
Once again the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) received officially on Friday April 11, 2014 full accreditation by the Joint Commission International (JCI). “This is a special achievement to celebrate,” said Dr. Adnan Tahir, medical center director and chief medical officer at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. “We are proud to see that…
AUBMC Offers Lebanon and the Region its First Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program for Adolescents
(March 31st, 2014) Beirut, Lebanon – The first Psychiatric Partial Adolescent Hospitalization Program of its kind in Lebanon and the region became operational at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). The program provides mental health treatment for adolescents between the age 12 and 19 who are experiencing emotional, behavioral and/or family problems and…