Dr. Wissam Ghusn | Boston Medical Center | United States.
Dr. Wissam Ghusn, M.D. 🇺🇸 is an Internal Medicine resident at Boston University Medical Center and an accomplished researcher in gastroenterology and obesity medicine. With clinical training from the Mayo Clinic and medical education from the American University of Beirut, Dr. Ghusn combines clinical care with translational research to drive better outcomes in metabolic diseases. 🧬 As a former postdoctoral fellow and ongoing collaborator at the Mayo Clinic, he works on cutting-edge trials targeting diabetes remission and obesity treatment. 🧠 Known for his compassionate care and scientific rigor, he’s a proud member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. 🎖️ His work has been recognized with numerous national awards and featured in top gastroenterology conferences such as DDW and ACG. ✨ Dr. Ghusn is also deeply engaged in healthcare equity, contributing to student-led initiatives that deliver free care to underserved communities. 🌍
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🎓 Education
Dr. Ghusn’s academic journey 🌟 is built on a foundation of excellence and service. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) 🎓 from the American University of Beirut Medical Center in 2021, following a Bachelor’s degree in Biology (2017) from the American University of Beirut, where he graduated with a 4.0 GPA and high distinction. 📘 His scientific curiosity led him to pursue a Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science Research from Mayo Clinic in 2023, where he deepened his expertise in bridging bench and bedside. 🔬 His schooling began at Amjad High School in Beirut, where he completed his Lebanese Baccalaureate in Life Sciences in 2014. 📚 Throughout his education, Dr. Ghusn demonstrated not just academic brilliance, but also a commitment to leadership, mentoring, and advocacy. 💼
💼 Experience
Dr. Ghusn brings diverse experience across clinical medicine, translational research, and health equity. 🏥 He is a PGY-2 Internal Medicine resident at Boston Medical Center (2023–present), while also serving as a Postdoctoral Research Collaborator at Mayo Clinic. 🔍 His earlier tenure as a Postdoctoral Fellow (2021–2023) focused on obesity and diabetes research, mentored by Dr. Andres Acosta. 💡 At AUBMC, he coordinated randomized controlled trials and mentored students. 🎯 He is the Guest Editor for a 2025 Biomedicine journal special issue on obesity-related GI disorders. 📖 Outside academia, Dr. Ghusn led numerous healthcare access initiatives for marginalized communities through HEAL and CARE clinics. 🌈 He also served key leadership roles within IFMSA and student government, showcasing his ability to blend scientific inquiry with humanistic advocacy. 🤝
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Ghusn’s research is at the intersection of obesity, diabetes, bariatric surgery, and gastrointestinal health. ⚖️ He is Principal Investigator on a randomized weight loss trial at BMC and a Research Scholar with the Framingham Heart Study, focusing on MASLD and cardiometabolic risk. ❤️ His work has helped develop tools like the Diabetes Remission Index (DRI) and has studied the real-world effectiveness of GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide, tirzepatide) in obese and diabetic patients. 💉 He is particularly focused on health equity in clinical trials and racial disparities in gastrointestinal cancer research. 📊 His passion lies in turning metabolic science into measurable outcomes for diverse populations. 🌎 Dr. Ghusn’s rigorous research, grounded in compassion and precision, aims to shape a healthier, more inclusive future. 🧠
🏆 Awards
Dr. Ghusn’s achievements reflect both scientific excellence and compassionate care. 💫 He won the Outstanding Poster Presenter Award 🖼️ at ACG 2024 and the Top Oral Presentation Award 🗣️ at BMC Evans Research Day. He’s a two-time Presidential Poster Award 🥇 winner (ACG 2023), Best Oral Presentation in Clinical Research 🏅 at Mayo MRFA 2023, and Top Bariatric Poster 🎖️ at Obesity Week 2023. His abstracts have earned Newsworthy Abstract Awards 📰 and AGA Fellow Abstract Awards for both plenary and health disparities research at DDW. His induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society 💛 celebrates his patient-centered approach. Each award signifies a blend of heart and intellect, commitment and compassion. 🌟
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