Internal Medicine Resident
Henry Ford Hospital
Johnny Zakhour graduated from Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon in 2021 with an MD diploma. Currently, he is an internal medicine resident at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Before joining Henry Ford Hospital, he worked as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Infectious Diseases division at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, collaborating closely with Professor Souha Kanj, a renowned ID specialist in the country and region. During this time, he made significant contributions to projects related to post-COVID bacterial and fungal infections while focusing on antimicrobial resistance and diagnostic stewardship. Additionally, he played a key role in the development of the Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Program, an initiative by the American University of Beirut Global Health Institute which aims to provide training for health professionals in the Middle East on preparedness against infectious outbreaks. Dr Zakhour aims to pursue a career in infectious diseases with a focus on antimicrobial resistance and stewardship, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.