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Under the auspices of Professor Dr Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, witnessed yesterday, Saturday the 28th of December 2024, the first forum and entrepreneurship exhibition for alumni of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University.
The forum was attended by Dr. Jacqueline Azer, Governor of Beheira, Dr. Hind Hanafy, member of the Senate and former President of the University, Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Students Affairs, Dr. Tamer Abdallah, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Ashraf Saad Galal, Professor of Ophthalmology and former Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Naglaa Mashaal, Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the General Program for the Pre-Bachelor's Stage, in addition to a group of former Vice Presidents of the University, former Deans and Vice Deans of the Faculty of Medicine, faculty members, graduates of the Faculty and students.
In his speech, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen stressed that this day is one of the distinguished days at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, noting that the idea of holding this forum came in order for previous and future generations to meet and exchange experiences and success stories achieved by previous generations in order to be a motivator and encouragement for future generations. Dr. Abdelmohsen said that since its establishment in 1942, the Faculty of Medicine has graduated many generations of skilled doctors who have distinguished themselves scientifically, administratively and in leadership, as they have held many managerial positions in various medical specialties in Egypt and the world. He pointed out that these alumni are the human force that has given the faculty its distinction and leadership as a result of their excellence and abundant knowledge. He stressed that the goal of the forum is also to raise the faculty's QS ranking, which is based on the reputation of graduates through their research output and career history, noting that the alumni have contributed to the faculty being among the top 300 medical colleges in the world.
While Dr. Iman Youssef confirmed that the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, is proud of the its alumni all over the world because they are the best ambassadors for their country in all medical specialties, stressing that the faculty graduates of experienced doctors have established the values of noble behavior, wise leadership and loyalty and are a role model for all subsequent generations, noting that the forum aims to provide support to students and maintain ties to build strong bridges between different generations.
Dr. Tamer Abdallah stressed that the forum is one of the manifestations of celebration and loyalty to the alumni who have made efforts and giving over the years and in appreciation of what they have provided during their academic career and their scientific and research contributions, and to motivate students and future generations to continue to excel and succeed by listening to the success stories achieved by those graduates. He stressed that the alumni have held the highest administrative positions in all sectors of the state, whether in medical or non-medical institutions, and stressed that the Alumni Association Office works to facilitate all services for graduates and shed light on their successes.
Dr. Ashraf Saad Galal expressed his pride for belonging to the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, which has contributed to graduating distinguished medical cadres in various specialties whose efforts are inexhaustible. He pointed out that the faculty graduates have not only excelled in the medical field, but they have also excelled in other fields such as art, sports, poetry, literature, history, archaeology and music.
Dr. Naglaa Mashaal pointed out that the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, is one of the distinguished faculties in all medical specialties in Egypt and the world, stressing that the forum brings together the giants of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, to exchange experiences and motivate current and future generations to follow in their footsteps.
