2 January 2025

Assiut University organized a specialized workshop for medical interns from various clinical disciplines under the title “The Doctor to Be.” The event aimed to strengthen the competencies of newly graduated physicians and equip them with the clinical, professional, and interpersonal skills essential for effective and highly professional medical practice.

A distinguished group of faculty members delivered the workshop sessions, including:

• Professor Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem, Vice President of Assiut University, who discussed the principles of delivering high-quality, respectful medical care, and fostering strong physician-patient relationships.
• Professor Ahmed Makhlouf, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Badr University, who addressed modern trends in medical education, approaches to selecting a specialty, and strategies for successful career development.
• Professor Ahmed Abbas, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, who spoke about research skills and their importance in advancing clinical practice.
• Professor Essam Rashad, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, who highlighted the role of academic and professional mentorship in supporting junior physicians and guiding them toward success.
• Dr. Ehab Abdel-Radi, Deputy Director of Infection Control, who lectured on infection prevention protocols and patient safety standards.

Under the esteemed patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, and the gracious supervision of Professor Mahmoud Ahmed Abdel-Aleem, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector Webpage Development Team convened its first meeting on Monday, 27 October 2025.

In his remarks, Professor Mahmoud Abdel-Aleem affirmed that the principal objective of establishing this team is to systematically compile data and documentation pertaining to the sector’s initiatives and to ensure alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. His Excellency also highlighted the strategic importance of the team in effectively showcasing the sector’s diverse activities, including seminars, workshops, community outreach convoys, and other impactful programs. He further emphasized the commitment to continuous oversight of the team’s performance and the regular enhancement of the sector’s webpage on the University’s official website.

During the meeting, Professor Mohamed Mostafa Hamad, Professor at the Faculty of Education and General Supervisor of Webpage Development Activities, delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining the responsibilities assigned to the team members, the methodologies for data aggregation related to the sector, and the mechanisms of documentation in accordance with the University’s Sustainable Development Standards.

The meeting was attended by the following members: