War as a positive medical educational experience.

Context: There is little empirical evidence in the literature regarding the nature of the experiences of medical students during war. In this study we set out to assess and analyse the experiences of medical students and residents in Beirut, Lebanon during the 2006 Lebanon-Israel war.

Methods: Students and residents working at the American University of Beirut Medical Center and the Beirut Government University Hospital during the July 2006 war were invited to participate.