Dr. Ribhi Hazin, MD
Board-certified internal medicine physician
A Harvard-educated physician and Fulbright Scholar who co-developed the ICCCH certification curriculum.
- Ten times Named an Hour Detroit Top Doc in internal medicine
- Fulbright Scholar, U.S. Department of State
- Board certified American Board of Internal Medicine
- Languages
- English, Arabic and Spanish
A physician with a global health mission.
Dr. Ribhi Hazin is a Harvard-educated physician with expertise in health policy, ethics and medical education. He was awarded the John F. Kennedy Scholarship in Policy at Harvard University and later named a Fulbright Scholar by the U.S. Department of State.
He has contributed to clinical research and academic work at Harvard University, the Mayo Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic, and has written peer-reviewed papers and book chapters. As Medical Director of LiveWell Medical Clinic he oversees clinical quality across six Metro Detroit locations, where wet cupping is among the treatments he leads.
For two decades he has led medical missions with Physicians for Peace and other organisations in Syria, India, Uganda, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine. He trained in Hijama in Palestine, Jordan, Turkey and Syria under master practitioners, and brings that training to the ICCCH curriculum.
Honours and recognition.
From the magazine that surveys Metro Detroit’s physicians, the medical school where he teaches, and the associations he has served.
- 2017 to 2026Top Docs, internal medicineHour Detroit Magazine
- 2018 to 2022Best of the Best Top Doctors, internal medicineHour Detroit Magazine
- 2024In grateful recognitionWayne State University Future Pediatrics Committee
- 2023In grateful appreciationMichigan Medical Students Outreach Association
- 2020 to 2021Faculty Teaching AwardWayne State University School of Medicine
- COVID-19 HeroMichigan Healthcare Hospital Association
- Warrior Excellence, Top 20 Faculty Alumni InterviewerWayne State University School of Medicine
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2017 to 2026
Top Docs, internal medicine
Hour Detroit Magazine
Named ten times, from 2017 to 2026.
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2018 to 2022
Best of the Best Top Doctors, internal medicine
Hour Detroit Magazine
Five years in a row.
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2024
In grateful recognition
Wayne State University Future Pediatrics Committee
For many years of outstanding service and support.
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2023
In grateful appreciation
Michigan Medical Students Outreach Association
For his dedication, kindness, medical knowledge and skill.
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2020 to 2021
Faculty Teaching Award
Wayne State University School of Medicine
For excellence in teaching during clinical clerkships, from its medical students and faculty.
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COVID-19
COVID-19 Hero
Michigan Healthcare Hospital Association
For his hard work and dedication during the pandemic.
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Recognition
Warrior Excellence, Top 20 Faculty Alumni Interviewer
Wayne State University School of Medicine
For his dedication to selecting its future physicians.
Scholarships
- John F. Kennedy Scholarship in Policy, Harvard University
- Fulbright Scholar, U.S. Department of State
Published in
- Journal of the American Medical Association
- The Lancet
- Health Affairs
- Annals of Medicine
- Journal of Family Practice
Affiliations
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- National Medical Association
- Physicians for Peace
Medical missions
- Syria
- India
- Uganda
- Lebanon
- Jordan
- Palestine
Study the curriculum he co-developed.
Each level confers an official ICCCH certificate.
Developed under the specialisation of Dr. Ribhi Hazin and Dr. Adam Ayyad.
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Level IFoundational Certification
No medical background required.
Regular price $199.00Offer price $119.40Enrol now: Foundational Certification -
Level IIClinical Practitioner
Opens once you pass Level I.
Regular price $399.00Offer price $239.40Enrol now: Clinical Practitioner -
Level IIIMaster Hijama Practitioner
Opens once you pass Level II.
Regular price $699.00Offer price $419.40Enrol now: Master Hijama Practitioner
Certification confirms completion of ICCCH coursework and does not constitute a professional license.