Clerkship

A journey into the Art & Science of Anesthesia

Where precision meets compassion, and every breath counts

Message from the Clerkship Director

Your Anesthesiology Clerkship Journey

Meet Your Team

Elective Rotation for LAU Students

Visiting Students

Welcome to the Anesthesiology Clerkship—one of the most

dynamic and hands-on experiences of your medical

education! As you step into the OR and beyond, you’ll

enter a world where precision and quick thinking converge

to keep patients safe and comfortable during some of their

most vulnerable moments.

Anesthesiology is more than pharmacology and

physiology—it’s about managing critical events, relieving

pain, and leading calmly under pressure. Whether you're

considering this field as a career or simply looking to

strengthen your clinical foundation, this rotation is

designed to be immersive, interactive, and transformative.

Throughout your time with us, you’ll gain technical

skills, explore the art and science of perioperative care,

and collaborate closely with our dedicated team of

anesthesiologists, residents, and nurse anesthetists. From

simulation labs to bedside care, we’ll challenge your

thinking, support your growth, and celebrate your

progress.

We believe in a learning environment that is both rigorous

and supportive—where curiosity is encouraged, questions

are welcomed, and every student is treated with respect

and kindness. We are truly excited to have you with us and

look forward to an enriching journey ahead. Let’s make it

a rotation to remember!

Rony Al Nawwar, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor
Clerkship Director, Anesthesiology
rony.alnawar@lau.edu.lb

Your First Day: Orientation & Simulation Session

Your clerkship begins with a dynamic orientation and

hands-on simulation session, ensuring you step into the OR

with confidence. Since day1, you'll be introduced to the

rotation structure, expectations and key principles of

anesthesia. Through interactive workshops, you’ll practice

IV insertion, LMA insertion, endotracheal intubation,

oropharyngeal airway insertion and bag-mask ventilation,

preparing you for real-life clinical encounters.

Structure & Rotations

This four-week clerkship provides immersive training across two medical centers:

• 3 weeks at LAUMCRH
• 1 week at LAUMCSJH

You'll rotate through diverse clinical settings, including the operating room (OR), pain management unit, pre-anesthesia unit (PAU) and non-operating room anesthesia (NORA), gaining exposure to various anesthetic practices.

Curriculum & Learning Objectives

This rotation is designed to build your knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making in anesthesiology. Key learning objectives include:

• Physiology & Pharmacology relevant to anesthesia
• Pain Management & Preoperative Evaluation
• Anesthetic Planning & Airway Management
• Postoperative Care, Patient Safety & Ethics
• Critical Thinking, Professionalism & Decision-Making

Educational Strategies

Didactic Learning: Engaging, interactive sessions emphasizing critical thinking and core anesthesiology topics

• Simulation-Based Learning: Starting Day 1
• Clinical Training
  • Preoperative assessment
  • Intraoperative patient monitoring
  • Postoperative management
• Hands-on experience performing key procedures:
  • IV insertion
  • Airway management
    • Endotracheal intubation (ETT)
    • Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) placement
    • Ventilation & oral airway management
• Spinal anesthesia

Oral Presentation & Award

You'll have the opportunity to present a case or topic of

interest and the chance to win the Best Oral Presentation

Award with an official certificate recognizing outstanding

contributions.

Assessment & Evaluation

Your progress will be assessed through a combination of formative and summative evaluations:

• Formative Feedback: Continuous guidance to help you improve
• Summative Evaluation:
  • Based on Clinical Performance Evaluation (CPE)
  • End-of-Rotation quiz to consolidate your learning
• Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) for hands-on competency

Your anesthesiology rotation is guided by a team of

dedicated and passionate physicians who are here to support,

challenge, and inspire you. With expertise spanning

perioperative medicine, pain management, critical care,

difficult airway management, regional, cardiothoracic,

vascular, pediatric and neuroanesthesia, they are committed

to making this rotation an engaging and enriching learning

experience.

Led by Dr. Vanda Abi Raad (Chairperson), our

faculty includes Drs. Bassam Gerges, Hanane Barakat (Program

Director), Caroline Chahine, Micheline Bou Khalil, Krystel

Malek, Rony Al Nawwar (Clerkship Director), Georges Assaf,

Carole Serhal, Sandra Elias, Charbel Gerges, Samantha Sukkar

and Leila Eid, at LAU Medical Centers (Rizk Hospital and

Saint John Hospitals). Outside the OR, they are coffee

lovers, avid travelers, musicians, foodies, and nature

enthusiasts—so don’t hesitate to connect and learn from

their experiences.

This rotation is not just about mastering techniques but

also about teamwork, adaptability, and building professional

relationships.

You’re in great hands!

For LAU Med IV students interested in the Anesthesiology

Elective Rotation, please refer to the Office of Medical

Education (OME) for detailed instructions on the

application process. The application is managed by Ms.

Micheline Chaar, who will guide you through the steps for

selecting your rotation and ensuring all necessary

documentation is submitted. If you have any questions or

need assistance, feel free to reach out to her at the OME.

E-mail address: micheline.chaar@lau.edu.lb

Make sure to complete the application process promptly to

secure your spot in this exciting and hands-on rotation!

We are excited to welcome visiting students from other

medical schools to apply for the Anesthesiology Elective

Rotation at LAU. For details on how to apply and further

information, please refer to the Office of Medical

Education (OME). All applications for the rotation are

managed by Ms. Micheline Chaar

We look forward to welcoming you to the Anesthesiology Elective Rotation!