Lebanese American
Medical Association

Est. 2015 · Accrediting Body

Official Partner · Ministry of Public Health

Advancing Lebanese Medicine Through American Clinical Excellence

LAMA is the recognized academic training organization providing clinical rotations, accreditation services, and scholarship support to elevate Lebanon’s medical community to global standards.

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Clinical Rotations in Leading US Institutions

LAMA facilitates direct patient-care electives at top-tier teaching hospitals across the United States. Our network includes Johns Hopkins Medicine, Georgetown University Hospital, and affiliated medical centers with a proven track record of matching international medical graduates into competitive residency programs.

Each rotation is supported by comprehensive visa guidance, housing coordination, and weekly progress monitoring by our clinical affairs office.

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Institutional Accreditation & WFME Alignment

Through our exclusive agreement with TEPDAD — a WFME-certified accrediting agency — LAMA provides comprehensive support to Lebanese medical schools seeking international recognition. We guide institutions through self-study preparation, peer review site visits, and continuous quality improvement cycles.

 

Recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health as the official liaison for medical education accreditation and clinical training oversight.

Accreditation Framework
Core Offerings

Comprehensive Medical Education Programs

US Clinical Rotations

Hands-on electives in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and subspecialties at ACGME-accredited institutions.

USMLE Board Review

Intensive preparatory courses and Road to Residency workshops designed to maximize Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3 performance.

Medical School Accreditation

Full-service accreditation support aligned with WFME standards, including self-study, site visits, and interim reviews.

Testimonials

From Our Alumni

“LAMA's clinical rotation at Johns Hopkins was the defining experience of my medical education. The hands-on exposure and mentorship I received were instrumental in securing my residency position.”
Dr. Sarah H. — Internal Medicine Resident, Cleveland Clinic
Institutional History

A Decade of Service to Lebanese Medicine

2015
Foundation
LAMA established to bridge Lebanese medical graduates with US clinical training opportunities.
2018
Accreditation Partnership
Signed exclusive agreement with TEPDAD (WFME-certified agency) to lead medical school accreditation in Lebanon.
2020
Ministry Recognition
Official authorization from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health to audit teaching hospitals and oversee clinical training.
2023
Expansion
Network expanded to 27 US teaching hospitals; over 1,400 students placed in clinical rotations.
2025
Scholarship Initiative
Launched comprehensive scholarship fund covering full tuition for qualified medical students.
Leadership

Executive Council & Clinical Deans

Distinguished physicians and academic leaders committed to advancing Lebanese medical education

Dr. Nazek Nsouli

Director of Global Programs
Oversees all clinical rotation placements, student services, and international partnerships. Directly manages weekly student follow-ups and quality assurance across all U.S. hospital affiliations.

Dr. Jawad Saade

Chief Clinical Officer
Leads clinical affairs and U.S. hospital partnership development. Serves as primary liaison between LAMA and teaching hospitals, ensuring high-quality training environments for rotating students.

Dr. Kamal Joumaa

Accreditation Director
Directs institutional accreditation services and serves as primary liaison with TEPDAD, the WFME-certified agency. Leads medical school self-study preparation and site visit coordination.

Dr. Michael Cannon

Clinical Dean, Northeast Region
Former Program Director at Southampton Hospital. Oversees clinical training quality across New York and New Jersey affiliate hospitals. Specializes in graduate medical education.

Dr. Richard Peterson

Clinical Dean, Neurology
Attending Neurologist at Providence Hospital. Provides academic oversight for neurology rotations and mentors students in clinical reasoning and subspecialty exposure.

Dr. Maria Bustos

Clinical Dean, Nephrology
Leading nephrologist at Providence Hospital. Supervises clinical curriculum development and ensures hands-on training standards across internal medicine subspecialties.

Dr. Robert Friberg

Clinical Dean, Rehabilitation Medicine
Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Thorek Hospital, Chicago. Leads PM&R rotation curriculum and interventional procedure training.

Dr. Suarez

Clinical Dean, Miami Regional Programs
Attending physician at Westchester Hospital, Miami. Oversees clinical rotations in Florida and provides academic mentorship to French-educated medical students.

The Executive Council is complemented by a network of 12 additional attending physicians and former chief residents across LAMA's affiliate hospitals, all committed to providing exceptional clinical training and mentorship.

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