Family medicine in Lebanon: the 10th anniversary

Developing a family practice residency program was a logical step in addressing the needs for primary care in Lebanon. The American University of Beirut initiated a family practice residency program in 1979. The curriculum was structured following the guidelines of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Since its establishment, the program has participated in the design, launching, and maintenance of the family practice residency in Bahrain. Future plans include establishing other programs in the region and increasing community participation.