Dr. Diane Ghanem | Orthopaedic Surgery | Women Researcher Award
Profile Summary
Highly motivated medical professional with a diverse academic background and extensive experience in clinical observation and medical research. Holds a Doctor of Medicine degree with a scholarly concentration in orthopaedic surgery, complemented by postdoctoral research in the field. Proven leadership abilities demonstrated through roles as President of the Association of Women Surgeons and team captain for varsity sports teams. Recognized for outstanding achievements and awards in both academic and extracurricular activities. A dedicated individual committed to advancing knowledge and contributing to the medical field.
🎓 Education
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Period: August 2022 – Present Institution: The Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH). Statistical Methods in Public Health I, II, III Period: August 2022 – March 2023 Institution: The Johns Hopkins University | Bloomberg School of Public Health. Doctor of Medicine, Scholarly Concentration Track Period: August 2018 – June 2022 Institution: American University of Beirut (AUB) Research Project: Towards a Better Understanding of Bone Density in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). BA in Psychology & Minor in Biology with Distinction Period: September 2014 – May 2018 Institution: American University of Beirut (AUB) Research Project: Athletes’ Working Memory: Enhanced Executive Attention and Visuospatial Sketchpad. French & Lebanese Baccalaureates, General Sciences, Mathematics. Period: September 2002 – June 2014 Institution: Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour (NDJ)
🔬 Professional & Experience
Clinical Observer, Scribe, Research Fellow Department: Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Trauma Period: August 2022 – Present Institution: The Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH). Medical Research Assistant Department: Orthopaedic Surgery Period: February 2021 – July 2022 Institution: American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). Medical Research Assistant Department: Biomechanics and Medical Imaging Period: June 2018 – July 2022 Institution: Université Saint-Joseph (USJ). Medical Research Assistant Department: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Period: September 2019 – May 2022 Institution: American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). Clinical Observer Department: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Period: December 2019 – May 2020 Institution: American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). Medical Research Assistant Department: Pediatrics Period: June 2016 – May 2017 Institution: American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC). Clinical Observer Departments: ER, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatrics, Radiology Period: June 2013 – July 2013 Institution: Hôtel-Dieu de France Hospital (HDF), Université Saint-Joseph (USJ). Clinical Observer Departments: Neurology, Cardiology, Pediatric Surgery Period: August 2012 – September 2012 Institution: Hôtel-Dieu de France Hospital (HDF), Université Saint-Joseph (USJ)
🌟 Honors and Award
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Month: March 2024 Recognition: International Resident Member of the Month. Shoulder360 Month: February 2024 Recognition: Course Scholarship Awardee. Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Month: October 2023 Recognition: Resident Research Grant Awardee. USJ Sports (Club 1875) Month: October 2021 Recognition: Champions of HEART Futsal All-Stars National Tournament Association of Women Surgeons Month: April 2021 Recognition: 20-21 AWS Best New Chapter Award. AUB Sports Month: April 2019 Recognition: Appreciation Award for dedication and great performance in futsal 2018-2019
🏆 Leadership Experience
Association of Women Surgeons – AUB Chapter Period: February 2020 – June 2021 Position: President, Class Representative. AUB Women’s Futsal Varsity Team Period: September 2017 – May 2019 Position: Team Captain. Ostaz – formerly Synkers Period: September 2017 – May 2018 Position: Campus Brand Ambassador. 11th International Biodiversity Day At AUB (IBDAA) Period: December 2016 – April 2017 Position: Psychology Undergraduates Group Leader. NDJ Women’s Basketball Varsity Team Period: September 2013 – June 2014 Position: Team Captain. NDJ Women’s Soccer Varsity Team Period: September 2012 – June 2014 Position: Team Captain
🏅 Miscellaneous
- Various sports achievements including MVP awards, medals in futsal championships, and participation in international tournaments.
- Participation in Model UN (GC LAU MUN) with a Position Paper Award.