Faysal Saab

Dr. Faysal Saab is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine. He specializes in hospital medicine, providing care for both adults and children at UCLA Medical Center. His roles include supervising medical students and residents, serving as a core instructor in the Foundations of Practice course, and directing the Internal Medicine Global Health Pathway.

• Education: BA in Psychobiology (UCLA), MD (David Geffen School of Medicine), completed Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency with Chief Resident distinction.
• Research Interests: Global health (Malawi collaborations), medical education innovation, point-of-care ultrasound, medical simulation training, and cognitive bias mitigation in clinical practice.

His work emphasizes equity-focused healthcare delivery through projects like telemedicine partnerships with Lilongwe, Malawi. He holds a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from Doctors Without Borders' program. Dr. Saab actively contributes to resident wellness initiatives and has developed machine learning tools to enhance pandemic response capacity.

Key clinical interests include managing complex cases in both adult and pediatric populations, with an emphasis on evidence-based, family-centered care approaches. His research spans tropical diseases, emerging adult healthcare transitions, and innovative diagnostic algorithms.

• Awards: Chief Resident in Internal Medicine (UCLA), Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
• Teaching Roles: Associate Director of Global Health Pathway, core instructor in medical education programs.

Dr. Saab's work demonstrates a commitment to bridging clinical practice, education, and global health equity through multidisciplinary collaborations and technology-driven solutions.