MENA PAIR: Middle East and North Africa Program on Advanced Injury Research

02/20/2023

Our applications for the Master of Science in Epidemiology program with a focus in Injury Research are now OPEN! Interested applicants should apply before the END OF MARCH 16, 2023. 👉🏻 Apply Now (LINK IN BIO).
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02/17/2023

Apply Now! LINK IN BIO

12/25/2022

Happy Holidays!

10/21/2022

Burns and scalds are among the most devastating injuries; they cause intense pain at the time of injury and have consequences that require medical follow-up.

Child safety policies, campaigns, and direct interventions are needed to mitigate child injuries and achieve child safety.

Check out the article "Pediatric Burns Among Refugee Communities in Lebanon: Evidence to Inform Policies and Programs."
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31368496/

10/21/2022

"Child School Injury In Lebanon : A Study to Assess Injury Incidence, Severity, and Risk Factors" quantifies child injury rates , investigates injury types, and highlights their risk factors.

As part of growing older , children’s risky behaviors change, resulting in various types of injuries associated with children’s age ,s*x , and their surroundings .

Bumps/hits and bruises were most common-almost 3 times more likely than all other injury types.

Stay tuned and check the article at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7292362 to learn more about school child injuries!

10/13/2022

A first-of-its-kind workshop led by Dr.Samar Al-Hajj informing and training around 60 parents in car seat safety at various locations in Lebanon.

This event was a collaboration with road safety experts including The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) , , ,and Ms. Michelle Price MPH , CPSF a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician at .

Choosing the right safety seat and using it correctly are critical to keeping your child safe.

07/06/2022

Our application for the online, two-semester diploma program is due THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2022! Apply via our website (link in bio). Contact us at mena.pair@yale.edu with any questions!

07/06/2022

06/27/2022

Our application for the online, two-semester diploma program is open! Apply via our website (link in bio). Applications are due Friday, July 8, 2022! Feel free to reach out to us at mena.pair@yale.edu with any questions, comments, or concerns.

04/12/2022

REMINDER! Masters and PhD track applications are due April 13, 2022! Applicants must apply to both Faculty of Health Sciences - AUB’s respective academic program (MSc or PhD) AND the MENA PAIR research program in order to be considered. Reach out to us at MENA.pair@yale.edu if you have any questions!

03/18/2022

PhD and MSc applications for Summer 2022 and Fall 2023 admission to American University of Beirut (AUB) is due today, March 18! Applicants to our MENA PAIR PhD- and MSc-track research programs MUST apply for admission to AUB prior to applying to our program. The MENA PAIR deadline is March 31. Visit the link in our bio and navigate to the “Apply” tab for “PhD in Injury Research” and “Masters of Science in Injury Research” for details.

03/16/2022

What is MENA PAIR?

MENA PAIR is the Middle East and North Africa Program for Advanced Injury Research. It is a research training program funded by the NIH () that builds upon long-standing partnerships between Yale University () and the American University of Beirut () to advance injury research capacity in the Middle East and North Africa.

Our team’s diversity, broad expertise, and decades of experience working in the region enable us to address the specific trauma and injury research needs of the region. MENA PAIR seeks to form a cohort of trainees that is rich in diversity of ethnic backgrounds, prior training, and gender representation. The program is open to those with basic science, public health, and clinical interests.

Applications are being accepted from now until March 18, 2022. Training is available for students/health professionals interested in pursuing a PhD, masters, or diploma. Apply today via the link in our bio!

03/16/2022

Welcome to the Middle East and North Africa Program for Advanced Injury Research!

MENA PAIR is a joint research training program between Yale University and the American University of Beirut, funded by the NIH. Our mission is to advance the science and practice of trauma and injury research in the Middle East and North Africa.

We train health professionals at the PhD-, Masters-, and Diploma-level for those interested in launching a career in injury research. Our program offers state-of-the-art research design, methodology, and analytical approaches for injury research. We also provide mentorship and long-term research and career development for injury scientists in the region. By working with government, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and civil society, we aim to raise awareness of injury, strengthen injury surveillance, and increase the availability of reliable data for injury research.

Our application period is open from now until March 31, 2022, with graduate applications due to AUB on March 18, 2022. Apply today by visiting the link in our bio!

02/18/2022