Lebanese American
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Est. 2015 · Accrediting Body
Hands-On Clinical Training in the United States
LAMA offers immersive, hands-on electives at top-tier teaching hospitals across the United States. Gain direct patient care experience, strengthen your residency application, and receive dedicated visa & housing support — with weekly follow-ups from our clinical affairs team.
| Feature | LAMA | Other Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-on patient contact | ✓ Guaranteed | Often observership only |
| Weekly check-ins from coordinator | ✓ Ms. Nsouli direct follow-up | Rarely or automated |
| Visa assistance & interview prep | ✓ Detailed guidance, 98% success rate | Limited support |
| Housing coordination | ✓ Included service | Often extra fee or not provided |
| Malpractice insurance | ✓ Provided | Sometimes student responsibility |
| Affiliation with WFME/TEPDAD | ✓ Exclusive academic partner | No accreditation linkage |
| Recommendation letters for residency | ✓ Strong letters from US faculty | Variable quality |
Choose from a wide range of hands-on electives at LAMA's partner hospitals across the United States
Inpatient ward management, outpatient clinics, subspecialty exposure in cardiology, nephrology, hematology-oncology, and endocrinology. Daily morning reports, didactic lectures, and bedside teaching.
High-volume trauma centers with 30+ bed ERs. Experience rapid patient assessment, suturing, splinting, airway management, and critical decision-making under attending supervision.
General pediatrics wards, newborn nursery, pediatric outpatient clinics. Develop skills in developmental assessment, vaccination schedules, and management of common childhood illnesses.
Scrub into OR cases, assist in procedures, participate in pre-op and post-op care. Exposure to laparoscopic, colorectal, and trauma surgeries. Weekly surgical grand rounds.
L&D unit, gynecological surgeries, outpatient women's health clinics. Participate in deliveries, prenatal care, and management of high-risk pregnancies. 24-hour shifts available.
Inpatient consults, stroke unit, outpatient neurology clinics. Exposure to movement disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and neurophysiology. Weekly grand rounds.
Continuity of care across all ages. Outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds, and community health. Focus on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and procedures.
Observe and assist in EGDs, colonoscopies, and ERCPs. Outpatient GI clinics, management of IBD, liver disease, and motility disorders. Daily case discussions.
Inpatient consults, outpatient infusion centers, tumor boards. Exposure to chemotherapy regimens, hematologic malignancies, and palliative care. Strong mentorship.
CCU rotations, stress testing, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization lab observation. EKG interpretation, management of acute coronary syndromes, and heart failure.
ICU rotations, ventilator management, bronchoscopy observation, pulmonary function testing. Exposure to COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and sleep medicine.
Dialysis units, kidney transplant follow-up, management of electrolyte disorders, acute kidney injury, and hypertension. Exposure to renal biopsy and pathology.
Everything you need to know about LAMA's U.S. Clinical Rotations
All LAMA rotations are guaranteed hands-on. You will take patient histories, perform physical exams, write notes, present cases, and perform procedures (IVs, ABGs, suturing, Foley catheters, etc.) under attending supervision. This is confirmed by hundreds of student testimonials. LAMA does not offer pure observerships.
Yes. LAMA provides comprehensive visa assistance including invitation letters from U.S. hospitals, detailed document checklists, mock interview preparation, and guidance on B1/B2 or J-1 visa requirements. Our visa success rate is 98%, and many students receive 5-year multiple-entry U.S. visas.
Rotations typically range from 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the specialty and hospital requirements. Most students complete 4-week electives, but extended rotations are available for those seeking more in-depth experience. You can also combine multiple specialties back-to-back.
Yes. Attending physicians at our partner hospitals provide strong, personalized letters of recommendation for residency applications. Many LAMA alumni have successfully matched into competitive U.S. residency programs using these letters. We also provide guidance on how to request and follow up on letters of recommendation.
Pricing varies by specialty, duration, and hospital location. Please contact LAMA directly for a detailed quote based on your specific needs. Scholarships are available for qualified students based on academic ranking and financial need — LAMA offers full medical scholarship coverage to eligible applicants.
LAMA rotations are open to Lebanese medical students and graduates. Eligible applicants include current medical students in their clinical years, recent medical graduates, and IMGs looking for U.S. clinical experience. A Good Standing Letter from your university is required.
Yes. LAMA offers housing coordination services. We arrange safe, affordable accommodation near your hospital — often within walking distance. Many hospitals also offer on-site or affiliated housing specifically for rotating students. Airport pickup guidance and local orientation are included.
Required documents include Photo ID, Civil Status Record, Proof of Residence, Good Standing Letter from University (or Medical Diploma if graduated), Copy of Transcript, Letter of Recommendation, and employment or unemployment certificate if applicable. LAMA provides a complete checklist upon application.
Weekly follow-ups are a hallmark of LAMA's service. Ms. Nazek Nsouli sends weekly emails to every student to check on their adjustment, address concerns, and ensure the rotation meets expectations. If any issue arises, LAMA resolves it promptly.
Yes. LAMA provides malpractice insurance coverage for all students during their clinical rotations. This is included in your rotation package — you do not need to arrange it separately.
LAMA has affiliations with over 27 top-tier teaching hospitals across the United States, including Johns Hopkins Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Southampton Hospital, Providence Hospital, MetroSouth Medical Center, Norwegian American Hospital, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, and many others.
Rotations are available year-round. Most students apply three to six months in advance to secure their preferred specialty and hospital. LAMA's process is efficient — many students receive contracts in less than one month after applying.
Still have questions? Our team is here to assist you.