Prof. Elie Berbari (FM, 1992) currently serves as Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He earned his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine (FM) at the Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) in 1992 and completed an MBA in healthcare and digital transformation at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management in 2004.
A leading authority on orthopedic infections, Prof. Berbari focuses on complex conditions caused by resistant pathogens. His research, published in top-tier medical journals, has advanced clinical practice and informed national guidelines in the field.
As President of the MusculoSkeletal Infection Society, he led the development of standardized protocols for managing prosthetic joint infections, vertebral osteomyelitis, and surgical site infections.
At Mayo Clinic, he held several leadership roles, including Head of the Division of Infectious Diseases from 2017 to 2022, and received multiple Excellence in Teaching awards as a Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. He also served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Bone and Joint Infection from 2018 to 2020.
On his LinkedIn profile, Prof. Berbari highlights his commitment to innovation, collaboration, and quality care. These values guide his efforts to advance treatment, strengthen connections, and drive transformation in healthcare, while preparing future professionals to meet the demands of an ever-evolving field.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first research newsletter at the Saint Joseph University of Beirut!
This new biannual publication is designed to keep you up-to-date on scientific advancements, ongoing projects, and the research activities led by our teams.
In this first issue, you’ll discover:
We hope this newsletter will become a go-to space for sharing and celebrating the work of our researchers, sparking new synergies among our teams. Your ideas, feedback, and suggestions are welcome as we build and enrich this new communication platform!
Join us in advancing research at USJ!
The Student Life Office of the Saint Joseph University of Beirut and the General Management of Hôtel-Dieu de France and its Hospital Network are pleased to present the Privilege Card!
First launched in 2013 as a student initiative, the Privilege Card has since grown to benefit the entire USJ community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the Hôtel-Dieu de France network, including doctors and hospital staff. With the Privilege Card, you can enjoy exclusive discounts at over 100 locations, including restaurants, resorts, shops, beauty salons, and more.
This year, the Privilege Card is a collaborative effort between the USJ Student Life Office and the Social Service of Hôtel-Dieu de France. By joining forces, we aim to enrich your experience by providing valuable discounts and unique opportunities across various sectors.
