ILMA USA

ILMA 2025 Student Sessions: International Medical Training and Innovation

Students engaged deeply with international speakers representing North America, Europe, Australia, and Latin America. Through interactive discussions and workshops — including one on AI and sustainability in healthcare — they gained essential insights into residency programs, cultural adaptation, and emerging medical innovations. This initiative reflects ILMA’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of healthcare leaders.

The Student Sessions featured esteemed moderators and speakers representing diverse international medical training systems:

Session 1: North American, Germany, and France
Moderator: Dr. Ziad Al Khatib

Speakers:

  • Dr. Victor Yazbeck (USA)
  • Prof. Roland Asmar (France)
  • Dr. Marya Kassem (Germany)

Session 2: European & North American Training Models
Moderator: Dr. Ziad Al Khatib

Speakers:

  • Prof. Francois Fadel (Belgium & Ontario, Canada)
  • Prof. Ahmad Ghais (Quebec & New Brunswick, Canada)
  • Dr. Rami Wakim (UK)

Session 3: Commonwealth, Nordic & Latin American Systems
Moderator: Dr. Chady Sarraf

Speakers:

  • Dr. Anis Chami (Australia)
  • Dr. Mirjam Messo (Sweden)
  • Dr. Tamer Andari (Brazil)

Student Workshop: Bridging Sustainability and AI in Healthcare
Presenter: Prof. Mohammad Al Sahili

Together, these experts shared valuable insights on global medical education pathways, mentorship, and emerging healthcare innovations to empower future physicians.