Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Medicine organized yesterday, Saturday, September 27, 2025, a celebration marking the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the French Section and the graduation of 12 classes of its students. The event was held at the Grand Conference Hall.

The celebration was attended by Prof. Dr. . Tamer Abdullah, Acting Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Dr. Eman Youssef, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, several former presidents of Alexandria University, program coordinators, as well as a large gathering of faculty members and students.

Prof. Dr. Tamer Abdullah emphasized that the celebration reflects the Faculty’s pride in establishing the first French Section of Medicine in Egypt and the academic achievements it has accomplished over two decades. He highlighted its role in strengthening international cooperation with French-speaking Nile Basin countries through scholarships offered by Egypt, as well as in attracting international francophone students, thereby contributing to supporting the national economy.

For her part, Prof. Dr. Eman Youssef explained that the Faculty is working to renew and activate cooperation agreements with major French universities such as Lyon, Toulouse, Marseille, and Nice, with the aim of developing students’ skills and transferring academic expertise. She added that the French Section has contributed to graduating distinguished doctors both inside and outside Egypt, and that several of its graduates have joined the Faculty’s teaching staff.

The event concluded with honoring the founding professors and pioneers by presenting them with commemorative shields in recognition of their contributions and efforts over the past twenty years.