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 premedical 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.
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 premedical studies.
4
Inspire and mentor future premedical students through guidance and support.
- Date: July 1 to 6
- Time: 07:30 a.m. until 05:30 p.m.
- Capacity: 40 participants
- Registration: $300 (without accommodation) to $600 (5 days accommodation)
Monday July 1, 2024
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | Departure from Beirut Campus | LAU Beirut Campus - Lower Gate |
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
| 08:30 - 09:30 | Registration and Breakfast | CHSC Hall |
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
| 09:30 - 09:45 | 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 - 02:00 | Departure to LAU Medical Center-St John’s Hospital |
Dr. Mohammad Rima |
|
| 02:00 - 04:30 | Hospital Tour and Infectious Disease Lecture | LAU Medical Center-St John’s Hospital |
Dr. Mohammad Rima |
| 04:30 | Return to Campus |
Dr. Mohammad Rima |
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | Departure from the LAU Beirut Campus | LAU Beirut Campus - Lower Gate |
Ms. Farah Matar |
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | CHSC Hall |
Mrs. Alissar Elbakht |
| 09:00 - 11:00 |
Body Composition Anthropometrics Energy Needs |
CHSC Clinical Simulation Center |
Ms. Marie Stephan |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Campus Tour |
Mrs. Grace Saad |
|
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Liberal Education and Honor’s Program Lecture | CHSC Auditorium |
Dr. Rony Khnayzer |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Lunch with the LibEd Faculty | CHSC Hall |
Dr. Rony Khnayzer |
| 01:30 - 03:30 | Nutrition Facts vs. Fiction | CHSC Auditorium |
Dr. Nadine Zeeni |
| 03:30 | Return to the LAU Beirut Campus |
Ms. Marie Stephan |
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | Departure from the LAU Beirut Campus | LAU Beirut Campus - Lower Gate |
Dr. Nathalie Hayeck |
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | CHSC Hall |
Mrs. Alissar Elbakht |
| 09:00 - 09:50 | VR Demo | Frem Civic Center 205 Auditorium |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
| 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Anatomy | Block A Building 402B | Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
| 12:30 - 01:00 | Common Presentation [Financial Aid and Scholarships Office] | CHSC Auditorium |
Ms. Ghada Abi Fares |
| 01:00 - 03:30 |
Tour to Byblos Wax Museum Lunch at Roadster |
Dr. Rony Khnayzer |
|
| 03:30 - 05:30 | Hands-on Dissection | Science Building - Science Labs 307 and 308 |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
| 05:30 | Return to the LAU Beirut Campus |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
Thursday, July 4, 2024
| 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. Jimmy Romanos |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Campus Tour | Mrs. Hanan Naccache | |
| 01:30 - 02:30 | Lunch with SoAS Student Council Members/Premedical Club | AKSOB Hall |
Hiba Hayeck |
| 02:30 - 04:30 | Experiment: Optics and Human Vision | Orme-Gray Physics Lab |
Dr. Jimmy Romanos |
Friday, July 5, 2024
| 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. Robin Taleb |
|
11:00 - 12:00 |
MCAT Presentation by Princeton Review |
AKSOB 903 |
Mr. Tarek 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. Areej Merhi |
Saturday, July 6, 2024
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:30 | Breakfast | AKSOB Hall |
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
| 09:30 - 12:30 | Molecular Docking Simulations | Sage Hall 301 Computer Lab |
Dr. Charbel Al Khoury |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Food Stations (Lunch and Music by Music Club) | Safadi Fine Arts Building |
All Faculty |
| 01:30 - 03:30 | In Vivo Evaluation | Science Labs 307 and 308 |
Dr. Charbel Al Khoury |
| 03:30 - 04:00 | Closing Ceremony | AKSOB 903 |
Chairperson |
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 premedical 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.
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 premedical studies.
4
Inspire and mentor future premedical students through guidance and support.
- Date: July 1 to 6
- Time: 08:30 a.m. until 05:00 p.m.
- Capacity: 40 participants
- Registration: $300 (without accommodation) to $600 (5 days accommodation)
Program
Monday July 1, 2024
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:30 | Registration and Breakfast | CHSC Hall |
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
| 09:30 - 09:45 | 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 - 02:00 | Departure to LAU Medical Center-St John’s Hospital |
Dr. Mohammad Rima |
|
| 02:00 - 04:30 | Hospital Tour and Infectious Disease Lecture | LAU Medical Center-St John’s Hospital |
Dr. Mohammad Rima |
| 04:30 - 05:30 | Return to Campus |
Dr. Mohammad Rima |
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | CHSC Hall |
Mrs. Alissar Elbakht |
| 09:00 - 11:00 |
Body Composition Anthropometrics Energy Needs |
CHSC Clinical Simulation Center |
Ms. Marie Stephan |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Campus Tour |
Mrs. Grace Saad |
|
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Liberal Education and Honor’s Program Lecture | CHSC Auditorium |
Dr. Rony Khnayzer |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Lunch with the LibEd Faculty | CHSC Hall |
Dr. Rony Khnayzer |
| 01:30 - 03:30 | Nutrition Facts vs. Fiction | CHSC Auditorium |
Dr. Nadine Zeeni |
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | CHSC Hall |
Mrs. Alissar Elbakht |
| 09:00 - 09:50 | VR Demo | Frem Civic Center 205 Auditorium |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
| 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Anatomy | Block A Building 402B | Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
| 12:30 - 01:00 | Common Presentation [Financial Aid and Scholarships Office] | CHSC Auditorium |
Ms. Ghada Abi Fares |
| 01:00 - 03:30 |
Tour to Byblos Wax Museum Lunch at Roadster |
Dr. Rony Khnayzer |
|
| 03:30 - 05:30 | Hands-on Dissection | Science Building - Science Labs 307 and 308 |
Dr. Marc Fakhoury |
Thursday, July 4, 2024
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | Departure from the LAU Byblos Campus |
Ms. Jinane Tannous |
|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | AKSOB Hall |
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
| 09:00 - 12:30 | Lecture on Medical Imaging Modalities | AKSOB 903 |
Dr. Jimmy Romanos |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Campus Tour | Mrs. Hanan Naccache | |
| 01:30 - 02:30 | Lunch with SoAS Student Council Members/Premedical Club | AKSOB Hall |
Hiba Hayeck |
| 02:30 - 04:30 | Experiment: Optics and Human Vision | Orme-Gray Physics Lab |
Dr. Jimmy Romanos |
| 04:30 | Return to the LAU Byblos Campus |
Ms. Jinane Tannous |
Friday, July 5, 2024
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | Departure from the LAU Byblos Campus | Mrs. Alissar Elbakht | |
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | AKSOB Hall |
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
| 09:00 - 11:00 | Lecture on Drug Discovery | AKSOB 903 |
Dr. Robin Taleb |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | MCAT Presentation by Princeton Review | AKSOB 903 |
Mr. Tarek Coudsi |
| 12:00 - 01:00 | Lunch | AKSOB Hall |
Dr. Nathalie Hayeck |
| 01:00 - 04:00 | Combinatorial Synthesis and Discovery of an Antibiotic Compound | Sage 404 Chemistry Lab |
Dr. Areej Merhi |
| 04:00 | Return to the LAU Byblos Campus | Mrs. Alissar Elbakht |
Saturday, July 6, 2024
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | Departure from the LAU Byblos Campus | Dr. Mohammad Rima | |
| 08:30 - 09:30 | Breakfast | AKSOB Hall |
Mrs. Hanan Naccache |
| 09:30 - 12:30 | Molecular Docking Simulations | Sage Hall 301 Computer Lab |
Dr. Charbel Al Khoury |
| 12:30 - 01:30 | Food Stations (Lunch and Music by Music Club) | Safadi Fine Arts Building |
All Faculty |
| 01:30 - 03:30 | In Vivo Evaluation | Science Labs 307 and 308 |
Dr. Charbel Al Khoury |
| 03:30 - 04:00 | Closing Ceremony | AKSOB 903 |
Chairperson |
| 04:00 | Return to the LAU Byblos Campus | Dr. Mohammad Rima |