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The Official Academic Account of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center. Founded in 1954, the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center bases its mission on providing state-of-the-art clinical services, outstanding education to medical students, residents, and fellows, and thriving to maintain high quality research productivity. In addition to our state-of-the-art clinical services, we are recognized regionally as a center of excellence for physician training. The department of Anesthesiology offers a four-year residency training program, a fellowship training program in Cardiovascular Anesthesia, clerkship rotations, in addition to elective rotations for medical students and residents from other specialties. The Anesthesiology Residency Training program at the American University of Beirut Medical Center and Faculty of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education - International (ACGME-I) and has been in substantial compliance with its foundational and advanced specialty requirements since July 2016. More information on the department academic activities are available on this website www.aub.edu.lb/fm/Anesthesiology. The Department of Anesthesiology at the American University of Beirut Medical Center is also dedicated to investigating important scientific and clinical questions in different anesthesia sub-specialties. Moreover, our faculty conduct grant-funded and departmentally-funded research aiming at assessing patient outcomes following anesthesia. The Department also publishes the Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology (MEJA) three times per year. MEJA publishes manuscripts related to the practice of anesthesiology and pain medicine. More information and manuscript submission are available on this website: www.meja.aub.edu.lb.

27/02/2026

The new February 2026 issue of the Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology (MEJA) is out now!

Explore the latest research, clinical insights, and advancements in the field of anesthesiology.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ceto1n

24/02/2026

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Nour Khoury, who joined our residency program in June 2025 as a PGY-1 resident after completing her medical degree at the American University of Beirut.

We look forward to working with you as you embark on your career in anesthesiology.

23/02/2026

The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine cordially invites you to attend the online Grand Round by Dr. Sarine Sarkis on: "Will AI Replace Me? Medical Education, Uncertainty, and the Future of the Medical Profession" on Thursday February 26, 2026, at 07:00 PM Beirut time via WebEx.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4avk7ke

20/02/2026

The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine cordially invites you to attend the hybrid Grand Round by Dr. Nancy Abou Nafeh on: "Airway Management from Assessment to eFONA" on Monday February 23, 2026, at 07:30 AM Beirut time in Anesthesia Conference Room - AUBMC Basement and via WebEx.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4s4u8uH

18/02/2026

We were delighted to welcome back our alumna, Dr. Raghad Mroueh, who led an educational Regional Anesthesia Workshop for our residents. Her session was both inspiring and highly practical, offering valuable hands-on experience on regional anesthesia techniques.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Raghad for sharing her expertise, time, and for her commitment to giving back and shaping the future of our residents.

17/02/2026

The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine cordially invites you to attend the virtual Grand Round by Dr. Fouad Souki on: "Occurrence and Outcome of Blood-Contaminated Percutaneous Injuries among Anesthesia Practitioners" on Thursday February 19, 2026, at 07:00 PM Beirut time via WebEx.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4awCcwV

05/02/2026

The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine cordially invites you to attend the hybrid Grand Round by Dr. Marie Aouad-Maroun on: "Pediatric Sedation Program in a Tertiary Care Center: Implementation and Challenges" on Monday February 9, 2026, at 07:30 AM Beirut time in Anesthesia Conference Room- AUBMC Basement and via WebEx.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3MmdxTM

04/02/2026

Check out the findings of this research study offering insights into how sevoflurane with laryngeal mask airway compares to propofol infusion with an oxygen facemask in children undergoing ophthalmic examinations under anesthesia.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4khITY7

03/02/2026

The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine cordially invites you to attend the virtual Grand Round by Dr. Wael Saasouh on: "Patient-Reported Outcomes in Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine" on Thursday February 5, 2026, at 07:00 PM Beirut time via WebEx.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4qZj1D9

30/01/2026

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Marc Moukarzel, who joined our residency program in June 2025 as a PGY-1 resident after completing his medical degree at the American University of Beirut.

We look forward to working with you as you embark on your career in anesthesiology.

27/01/2026

The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine cordially invites you to attend the virtual Grand Round by Dr. Kirsten Odegard on: "Intraoperative Cardiac Arrest in Pediatric Patients" on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 07:00 PM Beirut time via WebEx.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4t16lgf

21/01/2026

The Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine cordially invites you to attend the virtual Grand Round by Dr. Rafi Avitsian on: "A Selection of Topics in Neuroanesthesiology" on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 07:00 PM Beirut time via WebEx.

Register here: http://bit.ly/4b84gZv

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Beirut
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+9611350000

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