Bilal Kobeissi
About Bilal Kobeissi
Bilal Kobeissi is a statistician with a background in psychology, holding both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from the American University of Beirut. He has significant experience in research and data analysis, currently working at the Canadian Medical Association since 2015.
Work at Canadian Medical Association
Bilal Kobeissi has been employed at the Canadian Medical Association as a Statistician since 2015. In this role, he responds to data requests from various prominent organizations, including the Medical Post, Globe & Mail, and Ontario Medical Association. His responsibilities include conducting regression analysis to investigate social, psychological, and occupational predictors of physician burnout. Kobeissi also designs over eight surveys annually to identify trends and differences across specialties, provinces, and work settings. Additionally, he creates interactive Power BI dashboards that allow external stakeholders to access and analyze survey data.
Education and Expertise
Bilal Kobeissi obtained his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the American University of Beirut, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. He continued his education at the same institution, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology from 2010 to 2013. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in statistics, particularly in understanding psychological factors related to healthcare. Kobeissi's expertise is further demonstrated through his involvement in research and data analysis within the medical field.
Background
Before joining the Canadian Medical Association, Bilal Kobeissi gained valuable experience in research roles. He worked as a Research Assistant at the American University of Beirut from 2010 to 2012 and briefly in 2012. He also served as a Graduate Assistant at the same university during this period. Additionally, he worked as a Research Assistant at the International Center for Transitional Justice for three months in 2012. These positions contributed to his skills in data analysis and research methodologies.
Achievements
Bilal Kobeissi has made significant contributions to the field of healthcare statistics. He developed a projection model for physician supply, analyzing critical factors such as graduate entries and retiree exits. Kobeissi has presented his research findings at various conferences, including the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG). He has also published an article in the journal Pain Research & Management, focusing on the perceptions and impact of the 2017 Canadian Guideline for Opioid Therapy. His work reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge in the medical community.