Dr. Maya Mustafa Hammoud, whose family originates from the southern Lebanese town of Tebnine, represents a new successful story of the Lebanese Diaspora promoting the positive image of Lebanon around the world. Professor of Learning Health Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maya became the 52nd President of the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics. APGO represents academic obstetrician-gynecologists in the United States and Canada. It occupies a unique position in offering contemporary, applicable teaching tools for physician-educators, and learning mechanisms for faculty, students and residents, with the ultimate goal of providing optimum health care to women.
Dr. Hammoud has focused her life and career on educating the next generation of physicians and physician educators by advocating for excellent healthcare for women. Dr. Hammoud has been actively involved in APGO for the past 15 years, serving in a number of leadership roles.