Official Name of the Center
Beirut Arab University Healthcare Center Advanced Primary Care Innovation (BAUHC APCI)
The ICARE Clinic and APCI center at Beirut Arab University Healthcare Center BAUHCs, funded through the ICARE Erasmus+ project, have been fully operational since their official launch in April 2023.
APCI developers’ teams
- Professor Sobhi Abou Chahine, Dean of Academic Affairs and International Relations
- Professor Mahmoud Mahfouz, Dean of Faculty of Medicine
- Professor Adel ElKordi, Dean of Faculty of Engineering
- Associate Professor Mohamad Houri, Assistant Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Medical Director of BAUHC
- Associate Professor Rami Abbas, Assistant Dean of Faculty of Health Sciences
- Associate Professor Amal Naous, Program Director of Internship
- Assistant Professor Salah Malas, Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Assistant Professor Sawsan Abiad, Plastic Surgeon
- Assistant Professor Alaa Daher, Faculty of Engineering
- Mr. Rabih Soubra, Administrative Director of BAUHC
Mission, Vision, Aim
Mission
Empowers individuals and communities through accessible care with symbolic charges, personalized wellness, and a vibrant hub for learning and innovation.
Vision
Aspires to be a renowned university healthcare center, known for its innovative patient care, cutting-edge education, and pioneering research in key fields.
Aim
APCI center aims to be a central point for various training activities, involving both academic and practical aspects. This includes educating medical students, residents, and professionals from other healthcare settings, as well as providing fellowship training. Ultimately, the APCI aspires to be a leader in knowledge translation, driving innovations and transformations in primary care delivery.
The mission, vision and aim are approved by the faculty council of the faculty of medicine at BAU.
BAUHC APCI Center: Physical Space
Functions:
- Administrative
- Consultation
- Education, research and training activities for wide target groups (research, education, IT, medical engineering)
Activities:
- providing the e-promotion service for PHC
- supporting the universities training courses update
- providing the research and training system in the area of PHC in cooperation between university staff, medical engineering, IT staff and healthcare professionals
License:
the APCI BAUHC is licensed from the Ministry of Public Health
Ongoing Clinical Research Activities at APCI:
- Prevalence and Characterization of Bacterial Rectal Colonization Patterns in Pediatric Patients
- Characterization of Pediatric Healthcare Visits in BAUHC
Photos
Antenatal care presentation to the interns in the APCI center
Diseases of the eye presentation to interns in the APCI center