President of Beirut Arab University Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi signed a three-year agreement of cooperation with Rafik Hariri University Hospital represented by its General Manager Dr. Firas Abiad in the presence of MP Bahia Hariri. The agreement aims to exchange experiences and consultations in the fields of medicine, university education, as well as the development of studies and scientific researches, and to promote medical work, care and health services.
The agreement provides for the training of students of medical faculties, particularly those of the Faculty of Medicine at the bachelor's level, practicing doctors, residents and specialized physicians who are affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at the University. The Hospital reserves the vacant positions for Beirut Arab University residents in the departments of general and medical specialties in light of the need of the Hospital. The University, upon the proposal of the Faculty of Medicine Council, also provides medical titles for the physicians working at the Hospital and participating in the educational process who meet the conditions stipulated by the University rules and regulations.
Both parties shall cooperate in organizing sustainable education courses, training courses, scientific seminars, workshops, researches and joint studies in the various fields of medical, health and biomedical sciences which shall be issued and published by the researchers, subject to the approval of the competent committees from both parties.