Bachelor in Translation School of Translation and Interpreters of Beirut (ETIB) usj.edu.lb/etib etib@usj.edu.lb +961 (1) 421 552

The Bachelor in Translation equips students with the skills needed to become professional translators and interpreters, mastering diverse competencies to adapt to cultural differences, think critically, and exercise sound professional judgment. Through a 20-credit module dedicated to mastering artificial intelligence tools, students acquire cutting-edge technological knowledge that they effectively integrate into the translation process. Graduates excel in expressing themselves fluently in Arabic, English, and Spanish, both orally and in writing, while managing the entire translation workflow, from thorough analysis to polished expression.

Affiliated with renowned institutions such as the United Nations and the European Parliament, this program emphasizes understanding global systems and cultural frameworks, preparing graduates to pursue impactful careers in international organizations, embassies, media, marketing and advertising agencies, and more.

Master in Dental Medicine Faculty of Dental Medicine (FMD) usj.edu.lb/fmd fmd@usj.edu.lb +961 (1) 421 280

The Faculty of Dental Medicine (FDM) at USJ offers full-time Master's programs of 120 ECTS credits in the following concentrations: esthetic and prosthetic dentistry, pediatric and community dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, periodontology, oral surgery, and oral pathology.

These Master's programs aim to train specialist dentists with excellent clinical skills, combined with a solid foundation in both clinical and fundamental research. Graduates can practice their profession in specialized private clinics, local and regional dental polyclinics, private sector companies, or academic institutions.

The Oriental Library celebrates
its 150th anniversary

31st of October 2024

An exceptional event took place on the 31st of October 2024: the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Oriental Library, a pillar of knowledge and academic research in Lebanon and in the Arab world. Graced with the presence of Pr. Salim Daccache, s.j, Rector of Saint Joseph University of Beirut USJ, Rev. Fr. Provincial Michael Zammit, S.J., the Director of the Oriental Library, Dr. Joseph Rustom, as well as Vice-Rectors, Deans, Directors, donors, researchers, and friends of the Oriental Library, this ceremony was the perfect occasion to reflect on the Library's fascinating history, to highlight the importance of its collections, and to pay tribute to those who contributed to its success.

Pr Salim Daccache s.j. honored the legacy of the Oriental Library, that is celebrating a century and a half of knowledge transmission and intellectual heritage preservation. He also highlighted the unique role of the photothèque (photographic archive) of the Oriental Library that contains thousands of images taken by Jesuits, documenting the history of Lebanon and the Middle East. Finally, he emphasized the importance of the Oriental Library in Lebanon’s intellectual success and its role in the cultural and academic development of the country.

The ceremony was an opportunity to launch several significant projects, including the Signing of the Acquisition Agreement for the Levon Nordiguian photographic collection, which added 63,000 new photographs to the Oriental Library’s collection. Mr Gilbert Hage, photograph and advisor to the photothèque, also announced the reopening of the Jesuit Photography Museum, a key initiative for the preservation of the photographic heritage.

ETIB proudly receives the EMT certificate

For the second consecutive time, The School of Translators and Interpreters of Beirut (ETIB) of USJ receives the European Master’s in Translation (EMT) quality label for the period of 2024-2029. Awarded by the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT) of the European Commission, this label recognizes the excellent quality of the program, that prepares students to meet the demands and tackle the challenges of the 21st-century job market, and even to access the higher echelons of international organizations.

Ranked 6th out of 81 candidates, ETIB distinguished itself by successfully adapting its program and teaching methods to the evolving demands of the translation market, and finding a balance between human expertise and artificial intelligence.

During the solemn certificate ceremony, ETIB received a warm round of applause from representatives of the 81 European Master's in Translation programs, since it is the only institution, in Lebanon and the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP), to be included in the list of EMT member countries since 2019, and because it stands as a bastion of intellectual and academic resilience.

Charbel Chalouhi Proves Himself at New York! Faculty of Medicine usj.edu.lb/fm fm@usj.edu.lb +961 (1) 421 235

Dr Charbel Chalouhi (FM, 2010), a urologic surgeon, performed the first kidney auto transplant using robotic surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. During the procedure, the patient’s left kidney was removed and was retransplanted and repositioned. The 11-hour surgery allowed the patient to leave the hospital four days later, resuming a normal life, free of complications.

Charbel Chalouhi obtained a Medical Doctor Diploma from the Faculty of Medicine of the Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) in 2010, followed by a Specialization Diploma in Urology from the same faculty in 2014. He then specialized in robotic surgery at the John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. To top it all, he earned a Master in Biological and Medical Sciences - concentration: Physiology and Physiopathology in 2021 from the USJ Faculty of Medicine.

Charbel decided to return to Lebanon in 2017, encouraged to come back by his father, who is also a doctor and founder of the field of Urology in Lebanon, and began practicing at HDF as a transplant surgeon. In 2019, the Montefiore-Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York asked him to join its robotic transplantation project. Since then, he has traveled there every five weeks, achieving a groundbreaking milestone that became the cornerstone of the program. Additionally, Charbel serves as a lecturer and international coordinator at USJ.

Testimonial taken from the website: Alumni USJ

The SIO team during the presentation at Collège de la Sainte Famille Française - Fanar

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