Local and Regional Affiliates
The Lebanese American University Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine provides comprehensive clinical training for medical students, residents, and fellows across its two main teaching hospitals, LAU Medical Center-Rizk Hospital and LAU Medical Center-Saint John’s Hospital, as well as a network of local and regional affiliated healthcare institutions.
These training opportunities encompass core clerkships, elective rotations, specialized clinical experiences, and postgraduate medical education across diverse healthcare settings, including tertiary care hospitals, specialized medical centers, and primary healthcare facilities. Together, they provide trainees with exposure to a broad range of medical conditions, patient populations, and healthcare delivery models.
LAU Teaching Hospitals
LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital
Located in Achrafieh, Beirut, LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital is a multidisciplinary academic medical center and one of the principal teaching hospitals of the LAU Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy.
Originally established in 1925 as Clinique Dr. Rizk, the hospital has evolved into a leading academic healthcare institution, offering comprehensive medical and surgical services across a wide range of specialties.
As a major clinical training site, LAU Medical Center–Rizk Hospital provides medical students and residents with extensive hands-on clinical experience, supervised patient care, and opportunities to engage in clinical research and scholarly activities.
The hospital is committed to excellence in patient-centered care, medical education, research, and innovation, supported by advanced medical technologies and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
LAU Medical Center–Saint John’s Hospital
Located in Jounieh, Keserwan, LAU Medical Center–Saint John’s Hospital is a modern, multidisciplinary academic medical facility and one of the principal teaching hospitals of the LAU School of Medicine.
Opened in 2021, the 62-bed hospital offers comprehensive medical, surgical, and obstetrical services, along with emergency care, intensive care, endoscopy, and interventional radiology.
As an integral part of LAU’s academic healthcare network, Saint John’s Hospital serves as a key clinical training site for medical students and residents, providing supervised clinical experience across multiple specialties and exposure to a diverse range of patient populations and clinical conditions.
The hospital combines advanced healthcare services with a strong commitment to medical education, professional development, and high-quality, patient-centered care.
Other Clinical Training Affiliates
In addition to its two main teaching hospitals, the School of Medicine collaborates with healthcare institutions that provide complementary training opportunities through core clerkships, elective rotations, specialized clinical experiences, and community-based learning.
The Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross
The Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross is a specialized institution providing comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Serving as the primary training site for Med III students in Psychiatry, the hospital offers exposure to a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders, including common and complex clinical presentations.
The Sacred-Heart Hospital
Located in Mount Lebanon, Sacred-Heart Hospital provides general and specialized medical and surgical services. Med IV students participate in clinical rotations, outpatient consultations, and surgical procedures, benefiting from the hospital’s substantial patient volume and diverse clinical cases.
Clemenceau Medical Center (CMC)
Clemenceau Medical Center is a 158-bed private hospital accredited by Joint Commission International and affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International. Equipped with advanced medical technologies and specialized clinical services, CMC provides opportunities for elective clinical rotations, particularly in Pathology.
The Military Hospital
The Military Hospital provides healthcare services to members of the Lebanese Armed Forces and their families. Its substantial patient volume and diverse clinical presentations offer students valuable experience in clinical assessment, patient management, and emergency care.
Rafik Hariri University Hospital (RHUH)
Rafik Hariri University Hospital is a major governmental teaching hospital in Lebanon, providing comprehensive medical and surgical services to a diverse patient population, including underserved communities. With 430 beds and 14 operating rooms, RHUH offers extensive clinical training opportunities. LAU medical students complete selected core clerkships, including Obstetrics and Gynecology, and may undertake elective clinical rotations at the hospital.
American University of Beirut – Sports Medicine
The collaboration with the American University of Beirut supports postgraduate clinical training through rotations of AUB’s Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship trainees at LAU School of Medicine training facilities. The partnership promotes specialized clinical education and interinstitutional collaboration.
Saint George University of Beirut School of Medicine (SGUB SOM)
The collaboration with Saint George University of Beirut School of Medicine facilitates the exchange of Med IV students for elective clinical rotations, broadening their clinical exposure across different specialties and healthcare settings.
Oasis de Vie
Oasis de Vie serves as a specialized clinical training site in Geriatric Medicine, providing LAU trainees with opportunities to develop competencies in the comprehensive assessment, management, and care of older adults.
Monla Hospital
Located in Tripoli, Monla Hospital is a multidisciplinary healthcare facility providing medical and surgical services, including Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and critical care. The hospital serves as a clinical training site for LAU residents and fellows, offering exposure to diverse patient populations and clinical conditions.
The Primary Health Care Centre - Hazmieh (PHCCH)
Established in 2020, the Primary Health Care Centre – Hazmieh is a nonprofit facility providing accessible and affordable healthcare services to underserved populations. The center emphasizes preventive medicine, primary care, and community health. Residents and med III students participate in clinical activities at PHCCH as part of their Primary Care core clerkship.
Karagheusian Primary Healthcare Center
Located in Bourj Hammoud, Karagheusian Primary Healthcare Center provides comprehensive primary healthcare services, including Family Medicine, Pediatrics, chronic disease management, and preventive care. The center serves as a complementary training site for LAU residents and fellows, offering experience in community-based healthcare and the management of common medical conditions.
HOME Elpis Medical Center
Located in Fanar, HOME Elpis Medical Center provides primary healthcare and specialized outpatient services, including ophthalmology and dental care, particularly to underserved populations. The center serves as a clinical training site for LAU trainees, offering experience in ambulatory care, preventive medicine, and community-based healthcare.
SESOBEL
SESOBEL is a specialized institution providing medical, rehabilitative, and educational services to children and young adults with disabilities. As an affiliated training site, it offers LAU trainees exposure to developmental disabilities, pediatric rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
Balsam Center for Palliative Care
Balsam Center for Palliative Care provides specialized palliative and supportive care for patients with serious illnesses. As an affiliated training site for LAU residents and fellows, the center offers exposure to symptom management, end-of-life care, and multidisciplinary approaches to patient-centered care.
Embrace
Embrace is a mental health organization dedicated to promoting psychological well-being, mental health awareness, and access to mental healthcare services. As an affiliated training site in Psychiatry, it offers LAU trainees exposure to community mental health services, psychosocial support, and mental health interventions.
Academic and Research Collaborations
INSPECT-LB
The collaboration with INSPECT-LB promotes joint research initiatives, scientific exchange, and research capacity building. The partnership facilitates the exchange of expertise and information among researchers, advanced graduate students, and research staff, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthening institutional research activities.