How a sudden war affected our medical school: reflections and lessons learned on adaptability and equity while preserving academic standards

We recount the experience of our medical school during the recent war in Lebanon relating the variety of challenges faced by students, faculty and administrators to maintain the continuity and quality of medical education. We then reflect on our experience and the lessons learned.

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BMC Medical Education
Published
2025-05-30
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07415-0
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1
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Innovations in Medical Education
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How a sudden war affected our medical school: reflections and lessons learned on adaptability and equity while preserving academic standards

Nathalie K. Zgheib, Ramzi Sabra
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BMC Medical Education
Innovations in Medical Education
1.88
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How a sudden war affected our medical school: reflections and lessons learned on adaptability and equity while preserving academic standards

Nathalie K. Zgheib, Ramzi Sabra
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Abstract

We recount the experience of our medical school during the recent war in Lebanon relating the variety of challenges faced by students, faculty and administrators to maintain the continuity and quality of medical education. We then reflect on our experience and the lessons learned.

BMC Medical EducationVol. 25(1)
American University of Beirut Medical Center (LB), American University of Beirut (LB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 15%
Innovations in Medical Education
1.88
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