English Faculty News
Issuance of republican decisions appointing deans of the faculties of education and arts
Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, announced the issuance of republican decisions yesterday, Saturday, to appoint university leaders. These decisions included the appointment of Dr. Mohamed Anwar Farrag, Dean of the Faculty of Education, and Dr. Hani Khamis, Dean of the Faculty of Arts.
The President of the University congratulated the new deans, wishing them success in their duties and advancing their faculties scientifically and practically.
Faculty of Physical Education in Abu Qir Participates in "Sportsexpo Exhibition and Conference" Largest Sports and Scientific Event in Egypt
The Faculty of Physical Education in Abu Qir - Alexandria University participated as an academic partner in the largest scientific sports event in Egypt, "Sportsexpo Exhibition and Conference", which was organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports under the auspices of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, from 22-25 February 2023 at "El Manara" Conference Center. It was inaugurated by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, in the presence of a large number of ministers and officials, a group of heads of sports federations, experts and academics in the sports field in Egypt and the world.
Dr. Mohamed Belal, Dean of the Faculty, indicated that the faculty contributed to the organization and participation in the conference with a number of scientific sessions through several faculty members, with the aim of enriching the scientific side and linking the faculty with members of the sports industry in Egypt, based on the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, paying attention to sports and health and the role of the faculties of physical education in developing the capabilities of Egyptian youth from both health and physical aspects.
He added that the faculty students participated in the conference and exhibition, which represented their first professional experience and had a positive impact on all of them.
Internship at the University of Louisville- Summer 2025
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and Dr. Walid El-Barki, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University, the University of Louisville is partnering with Alexandria University to offer a Summer 2025 internship at the University of Louisville for undergraduate students enrolled in one of the Faculty of Engineering programs at Alexandria University, as specified in the form. This internship will take place from July 1 to September 30, 2025.
If you are an Egyptian undergraduate student in the Faculty of Engineering programs at Alexandria University and interested in applying for this internship, please go ahead and fill the application form using the attached link:
Eligibility Criteria:
** Enrollment in one of the Faculty of Engineering programs at Alexandria University, as mentioned in the form.
** CGPA after Fall 2024: minimum 3.00
** The student should be in 2nd or 3rd level in Fall 2024.
** Full CV in English showing the student's contribution in any activities and/or projects (Important)
**Valid Passport
** A letter of vision of no more than one page (~500 words), showing the personal perspective of the student concerning the summer training and his/her intended objectives.
** Final acceptance will be subject to a personal interview.
*****Deadline: Monday 10 February 2025 11:45 PM*****
Inauguration of Seventh International Conference on Haematology and Marrow Transplantation (Hemo Alex 2023)
On Thursday the 11th of May 2023,, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, and Professor of Haematology, Internal Medicine, Marrow Transplantation at the Faculty of Medicine, inaugurated the activities of the Seventh Annual International Conference on Haematology and Marrow Transplantation in Alexandria (Hemo Alex), in the presence of Dr. Hossam Kamel, former President of Cairo University and Professor of Haematology and Marrow Transplantation, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Ayman El-Shayeb, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Iman Youssef, Head of the Internal Medicine Department in Alexandria, and Dr. Manal El-Sorady, Professor of haematology in Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, director of the bone marrow transplantation unit, and secretary of the conference, in addition to several researchers in blood diseases and bone marrow transplantation in Egypt and Arab countries.
Dr. El-Ghandour explained that the conference will discuss this year new scientific research papers related to benign and malignant blood diseases, bone marrow transplantation, new drugs, methods of treatment and diagnosis in marrow transplantation procedures, and the preparation of new cadres of doctors in this important medical specialty. During the conference, El-Ghandour announced the launch of the second bone marrow transplant unit at Al-Mowasat University Hospital since the beginning of April 2023, and receiving 9 cases so far, in order to reduce waiting lists, improve the level of service, and provide the best medical care to all patients in Alexandria.
Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen indicated that the Department of Internal Medicine in Alexandria Medicine is witnessing developments in all its units, pointing out that the second bone marrow transplantation unit, which was launched last April, is fully equipped to provide excellent service to patients and train young doctors. He stressed that “Hemo Alex” conference witnesses remarkable development every year, hoping that the results of the conference serve the purposes of scientific research in all matters related to blood diseases and bone marrow transplantation.
While Dr. Iman Youssef confirmed that the conference will discuss all new methods of diagnosis and the role of modern treatment in the diagnosis. She pointed out that the treatment is spent at the expense of the state, in Alexandria University hospitals in, whether in the blood diseases unit or the marrow transplantation unit for leukaemia patients at Al-Mowasat Hospital.
Dr. Manal El-Sorady confirmed that the conference's activities extend through the 11th and 12th of May, adding that the conference discusses the developments that have been discovered in treatments and follows up on all that is new in blood diseases in terms of methods of diagnosis and treatment, and it also witnesses the presence of professors from all Egyptian universities.
The conference includes sessions to present and discuss difficult cases of blood diseases and workshops for bone marrow transplantation, during which a group of researchers and specialists speak over two days to transfer and exchange experiences, especially that participants include distinguished elite of professors and scientists of haematology from all over the world.
Dr. El Ghandour Inaugurates Annual International Conference of Internal Medicine Entitled "Integrative Medicine for the Department of Internal Medicine"
On the evening of Wednesday the 23rd of November, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President of Alexandria University for Graduate Studies and Research, and the honorary president of the conference, witnessed the inauguration ceremony of the nineteenth annual conference of the Department of Internal Medicine in Alexandria, at the Great Hall of the Faculty of Medicine. The conference that is taking place on the 23rd and 24th of November, under the title "Integrative Medicine for the Department of Internal Medicine", will present the latest techniques and discoveries in disease prevention, treatment and emergency cases concerning internal medicine, haematology, diabetes, hepatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatism.
The opening session was attended by Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Ayman El Shayeb, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Executive Director of University Hospitals, Dr. Iman Youssef, Head of the Internal Medicine Department and Conference Chair, Dr. Ezzat Ali, Head of the Digestive System Unit, and Dr. Ahmed Zaid, Head of the Hepatology Unit, and a group of senior professors of internal medicine, international lecturers and students.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour stressed that Alexandria University is keen to support and motivate all scientific conferences that discuss and present all that is new in all disciplines related to the departments of internal diseases and haematology at the Faculty of Medicine, in a way that contributes to enriching the medical scene, in cooperation with the rest of the faculty’s departments, to achieve what is called “Integrative Medicine” to ensure a successful medical system at the university. Dr. El-Ghandour confirmed that he is proud to be a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, specifically the Department of Internal Medicine, as it is one of its oldest departments, that has achieved a qualitative leap in its various sub-specialties in internal and blood diseases. In addition, it includes a group of the greatest professors and great scientists who contributed to the graduation of qualified doctors who in turn took part in the advancement of medicine in Egypt and many Arab countries, and the improvement of health services provided to millions of patients over many years.
Dr. Iman Youssef confirmed that the conference was preceded by several research sessions and discussions at the premises of the Department of Internal Medicine on Tuesday the 22nd of November, with the participation of the department’s professors, graduate students and interns. Youssef confirmed that the conference hosts a group of senior professors of haematology, diabetes, hepatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatism, and international lecturers, to discuss integrative medicine between the 8 units of the Department of Internal Medicine and the rest of the clinical departments of the faculty, as well as to discuss the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment in internal diseases and haematology. The participants will also hold scientific sessions and important lectures to discuss the latest types of treatments and medicines, and to shed light on all that is new in the field, whether through presenting scientific research or through workshops that contribute to updating the information of all doctors and keeping abreast of all that is new in various medical specialties.
