As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting its graduates, preparing them for the job market, and promoting transparency and institutional governance, the Faculty of Medicine at Alexandria University organized the First Employment Forum for Young Doctors on the morning of Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Grand Conference Hall of the Faculty.

The event was attended by a number of distinguished academic and medical figures, including Prof. Hend Hanafy, former President of Alexandria University; Prof. Seddik Abdel Salam, former Vice President of the University; Prof. Mahmoud El-Zalabany, former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; Prof. Ali Abdel Mohsen, former Vice President of the University; Prof. Morsi Arab, Professor of Internal Medicine; and Prof. Abdel Moneim Fawzy, President of the Alexandria Medical Syndicate, along with a large number of faculty members, teaching assistants, and students.

Prof. Tamer Abdallah, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the University Hospitals Board, stated that the forum was characterized by rich and interactive discussions between professors and students, reflecting a strong sense of academic belonging and intergenerational connection within the Faculty. He added that the event contributes to preparing medical cadres capable of meeting the challenges of the labor market. The program included several specialized lectures, among them one delivered by Dr. Shaimaa Sabry Habib, Director of Training at the School of Health Affairs and Coordinator of the Egyptian Board, on professional development pathways for young doctors.

Prof. Eman Youssef, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, explained that the forum witnessed wide participation from students across all academic years, who showed great interest in the discussion sessions and professional lectures addressing career planning skills, medical training requirements, and mechanisms for joining the Egyptian Board. She added that the forum concluded with a set of recommendations emphasizing the leading role of the Faculty of Medicine in empowering young doctors, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required for professional excellence, and fostering values of belonging, leadership, and innovation within the medical community.

The forum was organized under the supervision of Prof. Ahmed Zeid, Professor of Internal Medicine and Head of the Liver Transplantation Unit, with contributions from the organizing team: Dr. Ayat Al-Tayyar, Dr. Noran Al-Nemr, Dr. Mostafa Asal, Dr. Doaa Abu El-Dahab, Dr. Nesma Saeed, and Dr. Ahmed Hani.