What happens to the people behind the statistics when disaster strikes?

In this powerful conversation, disaster and emergency nurse Dr. Jamla Rizek shares unforgettable stories from more than 20 disaster-response missions and her book Disaster Diaries. From caring for children after unimaginable trauma to working with refugees and communities displaced by disasters, she explores the human side of emergency medicine and why patients should never become just numbers.

We discuss compassion in crisis, the psychological toll on healthcare workers, refugee and pediatric disaster preparedness, and why truly helping someone begins with understanding what they actually need.

Above all, this episode is a reminder that behind every casualty number is a person, a family, and a story worth remembering.

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What happens when stigma and discrimination become barriers to healthcare?

In this powerful episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Sarah Abboud, Dr. Zavi Lakissian, and Dr. Claude Chidiac share the story of LebMASH (Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health) and its work to transform LGBTQ+ healthcare in Lebanon.

We explore discrimination within the healthcare system, gaps in medical education, conversion practices, culturally informed care, and how research, advocacy, and education are helping move Lebanon toward a more equitable healthcare system.

▶️ Watch the full conversation to hear how Lebanese healthcare professionals are challenging stigma and working to ensure that every patient can receive safe, respectful, evidence-based care.

💬 Join the conversation: What changes do you think healthcare systems need to make to ensure equitable care for every patient?

👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode to help bring important conversations about health equity to a wider audience.

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How can Lebanon’s “brain drain” become a powerful global brain network?

In this special episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I discuss with leaders from ILMA USA the growing Lebanese medical diaspora, mentorship and research opportunities, supporting the next generation of physicians, and how Lebanese healthcare professionals around the world can make a lasting impact both in Lebanon and their local communities.

We also preview ILMA USA’s first major North American conference in Washington, DC, bringing together healthcare leaders to explore AI in medicine, global health, medical education, mentorship, and the future of Lebanon’s healthcare system.

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Consider joining ILMA USA as a member on ILMAUSA.org

You can also register for the upcoming ILMA USA North America Conference on this website.

The date is Saturday September 26, 2026 and it will feature prominent speaks on Academic healthcare, future of US healthcare, global health, AI, and many other topics.

The ILMA gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in DC is also that night.

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