On Thursday, October 10, 2024, the Mayo Clinic honored Professor Alexandre Nehme, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Saint George University of Beirut, with the prestigious Distinguished Alumnus Award, recognizing him as the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumnus for the year 2024. This award is presented annually to an exceptional alumnus for their significant achievements, and this year, Dr. Nehme was chosen for his exemplary contributions as an "International Educational Leader through Disaster."
During the ceremony at the Mayo Clinic headquarters, Dr. Theresia Amori, Medical Director for Alumni Relations, praised Dr. Nehme's instrumental role in founding the Faculty of Medicine at Saint George University and ensuring the continuity of medical education following the Beirut port explosion. Despite the extraordinary challenges, Dr. Nehme successfully developed the academic curriculum, leading to the enrollment of the university's first medical students in October 2022.
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Nehme expressed both gratitude for the recognition and profound sadness about the current situation in Lebanon. He underscored the critical importance of education in rebuilding the nation and empowering its people to overcome adversity.
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