Dr. Alexandre Nehme

• Strategic consultant in digital health design and implementation, with expertise in teleconsultation platforms, remote care models, and e-prescription integration. Adept at aligning institutional missions with global best practices, particularly within LCME, ACGME-I, and JCI frameworks.

  Proven track record in building resilient healthcare systems, fostering faculty development, and driving curriculum innovation. A respected thought leader in medical education and digital transformation, with international affiliations including Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins. Founder of the Winter Orthopedic Course and keynote speaker at leading orthopedic and academic forums across Europe and the Middle East.

  Recent Professional Expertise

  Dean, Faculty of Medicine

  Saint George University of Beirut (SGUB)                                                                                                                                                                    2019 – Present

  • Founded and led the medical school from inception, achieving alignment with LCME and TEPDAD accreditation frameworks.
  • Designed and implemented a USMLE-aligned curriculum incorporating simulation-based learning, PBL, and TBL methodologies.
  • Spearheaded faculty development programs and curriculum integration initiatives in collaboration with global partners including Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins.
  • Directed strategic planning, governance structure, and institutional partnerships.

Chief Medical Officer

Saint George Hospital University Medical Center (SGHUMC)                                                                                                                                   2017 – 2022

• Directed clinical operations and quality improvement across a 330-bed academic hospital.
• Led JCI accreditation, implemented clinical governance systems, and modernized credentialing procedures.
• Managed the hospital’s emergency response and partial operational recovery following the 2020 Beirut port explosion.
• Oversaw digital health integration and the implementation of telemedicine services during the COVID-19 crisis.

Chairman, Department of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery

SGHUMC                                                                                                                                                                                                                               2015 – 2022

• Introduced navigation/robotic-assisted orthopedic procedures and launched the multidisciplinary Bone & Joint Clinic.
• Expanded orthopedic education, supervised clinical research, and established advanced surgical training pathways.
• Chaired key hospital committees, including the Medical Board and Credentialing Committee.

Consultant – Strategic Design & Feasibility of Digital Health Platforms                                                                                                             Ongoing

• Advises on the design of regional digital platforms offering teleconsultation, remote care, and e-prescription services.
• Supports feasibility assessments, regulatory alignment, and implementation strategies inspired by the Mayo Clinic Model of Care.
• Leads the integration of patient-centered digital tools to enhance care delivery and system efficiency.

Population Health, Value Based Care, and Personalized Medicine

• Integrated population health and systems-based care principles into medical education through curriculum design emphasizing prevention, ethics, and cost-effective care.
• Established interdisciplinary teaching blocks and learning outcomes aligned with international accreditation standards promoting value-based and patient-centered care.
• Fostered global partnerships with Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins to embed best practices in healthcare delivery, quality, and personalized medicine into SGUB’s academic strategy.
• Championed faculty development programs to prepare educators in teaching population health, preventive care, and community-oriented practice.
• Oversaw the alignment of academic programs with accreditation benchmarks emphasizing population health, thereby shaping a new generation of physicians trained in high-value, personalized care.

Additional Roles and Leadership Contributions

Founder – Winter Orthopedic Course (WOC), Lebanon                                                                                                                                         2015 – Present

• Established and lead one of the region’s most prominent orthopedic education events, bringing together international and regional faculty for annual surgical training, knowledge exchange, and scientific advancement.

Chair – Medical Board, SGHUMC                                                                                                                                                                                 2017 – 2022

• Oversaw hospital-wide medical policy development, strategic planning, and alignment between academic and clinical priorities in a leading university hospital setting.

Chair – Credentialing, Peer Review, and M&M Committees, SGHUMC                                                                                                             2015 – 2022

• Led initiatives to strengthen clinical quality assurance, peer evaluation processes, and accountability standards within the institution.

Strategic Consultant – Digital Health Platform Development                                                                                                                              Ongoing

• Consultant for the strategic design and feasibility of regional digital health platforms offering teleconsultation, remote care, and e-prescription services.

Leadership in Accreditation & Academic Governance – SGUB & SGHUMC                                                                                                      2017 – Present

• Played a central role in the design and implementation of accreditation frameworks (LCME-modeled, JCI, and ACGME-I), including curriculum mapping, faculty bylaws, and strategic self-studies.

Mentorship and Faculty Development Program Architect – SGUB FM                                                                                                             2022 – Present

• Designed and launched institutional faculty development programs to enhance teaching capacity, curriculum delivery, and leadership skills across disciplines.

Academic Partnership Facilitator – Mayo Clinic & Johns Hopkins                                                                                                                     2019 – Present

• Established academic collaboration with Mayo Clinic and sustained strategic engagement with Johns Hopkins to elevate institutional standards in education, governance, and innovation.