Biography
Dr. Youssef Abou Chahine is an orthopedic surgeon and Clinical Lecturer at Beirut Arab University (BAU), where he earned his medical degree. He completed his orthopedic residency at BAU-affiliated Makassed General Hospital, with additional training at CH Voiron and CHU Grenoble, France. He serves as a core physician at Makassed General Hospital and an attending surgeon at Sahel, Rafik Hariri University, Najjar, and other hospitals. Academically, he teaches medical students during clinical rotations, mentors orthopedic residents in hospitals and at BAU, and actively organizes educational workshops, scientific conferences, and hands-on training sessions.
Research Interests
Dr. Youssef Abou Chahine’s areas of clinical expertise include complex farcture management, joints arthroplasty, knees ports-related injuries. His research interests focus on advances in fracture fixation techniques, surgical outcomes, joint preservation, regenerative therapies, and evidence-based orthopedic practice. He is also actively interested in medical education, simulation-based training, clinical skills assessment, and innovative teaching methodologies aimed at improving patient care.
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine and surgery, Beirut Arab University 2017
Orthopedic surgery, Beirut Arab University, 2023
Diploma in medical simulation, Lebanese American University, 2026
Core physician at MGH, attending physician at SGH, RHUH, Najjar hospital, Bekaa hospital,BAUHC
Teaching Areas
clinical lecturer of orthopedic surgery, 4th 5th and 6th year faculty of medicine BAU
coordinator of SMED module, 6th year of medicine
coordinator of scientific activity meetings, faculty of medicine BAU
contributor in orthopedic surgery program (assessment, workshops, lectures, journal clubs)
Participant in “Generation Green for Medical and Health Sciences: Education and Practice for Sustainable Health (GMG25)” ( ERASMUS project)