Pre-Medical Boot Camp (Beirut & Byblos Campus)
Beirut
The pre-medical exploration boot camp offers a comprehensive journey for high school students aspiring to pursue careers in medicine and healthcare. This immersive experience is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of various pre-medical disciplines, preparing them for future studies and careers in the field.
During the camp, students will engage in hands-on learning experiences, including interactive workshops, simulations and clinical shadowing opportunities. They will explore key topics such as anatomy, physiology, drug discovery, medical imaging, nutrition and clinical simulation, and will gain insight into the diverse facets of the medical profession.
Hurry up and register before June 10.
Camp Objectives
1
Introduce fundamental concepts in drug discovery, anatomy and physiology and nutrition and medical studies.
2
Provide hands-on experience through workshops, simulations and clinical shadowing.
3
Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for pre-medical studies.
4
Inspire and mentor future premedical students through guidance and support.
Monday, June 30, 2025
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 |
Departure from Beirut Campus |
LAU Beirut Campus - Lower Gate |
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
| 08:30 - 09:15 | Registration and Breakfast | CHSC Hall |
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
| 09:15 - 09:30 |
Chairperson’s Welcome to LAU |
CHSC Auditorium |
Dr. Sama Sleiman |
| 09:30 - 12:30 | Visit to the Clinical Simulation Center | CHSC Clinical Simulation Center |
Ms. Teresa Grobler |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Lunch with the Students Recruitment Office | CHSC Hall |
Ms. Grace Saad |
| 01:30 - 03:30 |
Body Composition, Anthropometrics and Energy Needs |
CHSC Clinical Simulation Center |
Ms. Marie Stephan |
| 03:30 - 05:00 | Nutrition Facts vs. Fiction | CHSC Auditorium |
Dr. Nadine Zeeni |
| 05:00 | Return to Campus | ||
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 |
Departure from the LAU Beirut Campus |
LAU Beirut Campus - Lower Gate |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | CHSC Hall |
Mrs. Lara Ziade Salloum |
| 09:00 - 12:00 | Hands-on Dissection | Science Building - Science Labs 307 and 308 |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
| 09:00 - 12:00 | VR Demo/VR Session |
Frem Civic Center 205 Auditorium |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Honor’s Program Lecture | CHSC Auditorium |
Dr. Rony Khnayzer |
| 12:30 - 01:30 |
Lunch with SoAS Student Council Members/Pre-medical Club |
CHSC Hall |
|
| 01:30 - 02:00 | Departure to LAU Medical Center-St. John’s Hospital |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
|
| 02:00 - 04:30 |
Hospital Tour |
LAU Medical Center-St. John’s Hospital |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury Dr. Racha Kerek |
| 04:30 | Return to the LAU Beirut Campus |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | AKSOB Hall |
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
| 09:00 - 11:00 | Lecture on Drug Discovery | AKSOB 903 |
Dr. Ghada Al Kadamany |
| 11:00 - 12:00 |
MCAT Presentation by Princeton Review |
AKSOB 903 |
Mr. Hassan Coudsi |
| 12:00 - 01:00 | Lunch | AKSOB Hall |
Dr. Nathalie Hayeck |
| 01:00 - 04:00 |
Combinatorial Synthesis and Discovery of an Antibiotic Compound |
Sage Hall 404 Chemistry Lab |
Dr. Hanan Arnous |
Thursday, July 3, 2025
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:30 | Breakfast | AKSOB Hall |
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
| 09:30 - 12:00 | Biology Activities and Lab | Sage Hall Labs |
Dr. Hussein Kobeissy |
| 12:00 - 01:00 |
Common Presentation [Financial Aid and Scholarships Office] |
AKSOB 903 |
Ms. Ghada Abi Fares |
| 01:00 - 02:00 |
Lunch with the Financial Aid Office |
AKSOB Hall |
Ms. Ghada Abi Fares |
| 02:00 - 04:00 | In Vivo Evaluation | Sage Hall |
Dr. Charbel Al Khoury |
Friday, July 4, 2025
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast |
AKSOB Hall |
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
|
09:00 - 12:30 |
Lecture on Medical Imaging Modalities |
AKSOB 903 |
Dr. Rana Nicolas |
|
12:30 - 01:00 |
Campus Tour |
|
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
|
01:00 - 02:30 |
Food Stations (Lunch and Music by LAU Music Club) |
Safadi Fine Arts Building |
All Faculty |
|
02:30 - 04:30 |
Experiment: Optics and Human Vision |
Orme-Gray Physics Lab |
Mr. Jad Saab |
|
04:30 - 05:00 |
Closing Ceremony | AKSOB 903 | Dr. Nathalie Hayeck |
Byblos
The pre-medical exploration boot camp offers a comprehensive journey for high school students aspiring to pursue careers in medicine and healthcare. This immersive experience is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of various pre-medical disciplines, preparing them for future studies and careers in the field.
During the camp, students will engage in hands-on learning experiences, including interactive workshops, simulations and clinical shadowing opportunities. They will explore key topics such as anatomy, physiology, drug discovery, medical imaging, nutrition and clinical simulation, and will gain insight into the diverse facets of the medical profession.
Hurry up and register before June 10.
Camp Objectives
1
Introduce fundamental concepts in drug discovery, anatomy and physiology and nutrition and medical studies.
2
Provide hands-on experience through workshops, simulations and clinical shadowing.
3
Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for pre-medical studies.
4
Inspire and mentor future premedical students through guidance and support.
- Date: June 30 to July 4
- Time: 07:30 a.m. until 06:00 p.m.
- Capacity: 40 participants
- Registration: $450 (without accommodation) to $600 (five days accommodation)
Program
Monday, June 30, 2025
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:15 | Registration and Breakfast | CHSC Hall |
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
| 09:15 - 09:30 | Chairperson’s Welcome to LAU | CHSC Auditorium |
Dr. Sama Sleiman |
| 09:45 - 12:30 | Visit to the Clinical Simulation Center | CHSC Clinical Simulation Center |
Ms. Teresa Grobler |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Lunch with the Students Recruitment Office | CHSC Hall |
Ms. Grace Saad |
| 01:30 - 03:30 |
Body Composition, Anthropometrics and Energy Needs |
CHSC Clinical Simulation Center |
Ms. Marie Stephan |
| 03:30 - 05:00 | Nutrition Facts vs. Fiction | CHSC Auditorium |
Dr. Nadine Zeeni |
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | CHSC Hall |
Mrs. Lara Ziade Salloum |
| 09:00 - 12:00 | Hands-on Dissection | Science Building - Science Labs 307 and 308 |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
| 09:00 - 12:00 | VR Demo/VR Session |
Frem Civic Center 205 Auditorium |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Honor’s Program Lecture | CHSC Auditorium |
Dr. Rony Khnayzer |
|
12:30 - 01:30 |
Lunch with SoAS Student Council Members/Pre-medical Club |
CHSC Hall | |
| 01:30 - 02:00 |
Departure to LAU Medical Center-St. John’s Hospital |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury Dr. Racha Kerek |
|
| 02:00 - 04:30 | Hospital Tour | LAU Medical Center-St. John’s Hospital |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
| 04:30 |
Return to Campus |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | CHSC Hall |
Mrs. Lara Ziade Salloum |
| 09:00 - 11:00 | Lecture on Drug Discovery | CHSC Auditorium |
Dr. Robin Taleb |
| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Common Presentation [Financial Aid and Scholarships Office] |
CHSC Auditorium | Ms. Ghada Abi Fares |
| 12:00 - 01:00 | Lunch | CHSC Hall |
Dr. Robin Taleb |
| 01:00 - 04:00 | Combinatorial Synthesis and Discovery of an Antibiotic Compound | Science Building - Science Chemistry Lab 508 |
Dr. Layal Hariss |
Thursday, July 3, 2025
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:30 | Breakfast | CHSC Hall |
Mrs. Lara Ziade Salloum |
| 09:30 - 12:00 | Biology Activities and Lab | Science Building - Science Labs 306 and 307 |
Dr. Mohamad Rima |
| 12:00 - 01:00 | MCAT Presentation by Princeton Review | CHSC Auditorium |
Mr. Hassan Coudsi |
| 01:00 - 02:00 |
Lunch with the Biology Program Faculty |
CHSC Hall |
Dr. Sama Sleiman |
| 02:00 - 04:00 | In Vivo Evaluation | Science Building - Science Labs 307 and 308 |
|
Friday, July 4, 2025
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | CHSC Hall |
Mrs. Lara Ziade Salloum |
| 09:00 - 12:30 | Lecture on Medical Imaging Modalities | CHSC Auditorium |
Dr. Jimmy Romanos |
| 12:30 - 01:00 | Campus Tour |
Mrs. Lara Ziade Salloum |
|
| 01:00 - 02:30 | Food Stations (Lunch and Music by the LAU Music Club) |
Facing Engineering Laboratories and Research Center |
All Faculty |
| 02:30 - 04:30 |
Experiment: Optics and Human Vision |
Physics Lab |
Ms. Jinane Tannous |
| 04:30 - 05:00 | Closing Ceremony | CHSC Auditorium |
Dr. Sama Sleiman |