As part of the International Summer Training Program, students from Al-Ain University in Iraq met with world-renowned kidney transplant pioneer Prof. Mohamed Ghoneim at Mansoura University

In one of the highlights of the International Summer Training Program, students from Al-Ain University in Iraq, participating in the program at Mansoura University, met with Prof. Mohamed Ghoneim, a world-renowned kidney transplant pioneer and founder of the Urology and Nephrology Center at Mansoura University. This meeting took place during a scientific visit to the center, providing the students with a unique scientific and humanistic experience. The visit allowed them to learn firsthand about one of the leading medical practices in Egypt and the region, as part of the training program implemented by the university under an academic cooperation agreement with Al-Ain University in Iraq.

The delegation was received at the center by Prof. Mohamed Al-Fahhar, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Education and Student Affairs, along with the center's administration. They welcomed the students and reviewed the center's history since its establishment, highlighting its scientific, medical, and research achievements that have made it one of the most important specialized centers in Egypt and the Middle East, and a distinguished destination for medical education, training, and scientific research, thanks to its accumulated expertise and pioneering contributions in the fields of kidney surgery, transplantation, and urology.

The visit included an inspiring scientific meeting with Prof. Mohamed Ghoneim, who welcomed the students in the center's conference hall. He guided them through the highlights of his academic and professional career, sharing his experience in establishing one of the most important specialized medical institutions. He also discussed the challenges he faced in transforming the center into a global model of medical and research excellence.

During the meeting, Prof. Mohamed Ghoneim emphasized that a distinguished physician does not merely possess academic knowledge, but continues learning and scientific research throughout their career. He stressed that adherence to professional ethics, dedication to work, and continuous innovation are the cornerstones of advancing the healthcare system and achieving excellence in patient care.

The students from Al Ain University in Iraq expressed their delight at the meeting, affirming that it served as a true source of inspiration at the beginning of their professional journeys. They noted that it provided them with the opportunity to benefit from the expertise of one of the world's leading figures in medicine. They also took commemorative photos with Prof. Mohamed Ghoneim in appreciation of his scientific and humanitarian standing. The visit also included a tour of the center's departments and specialized units, including the research center and laboratories. There, students were introduced to the latest technologies and facilities used to support scientific research and clinical applications. They also attended several lectures that addressed the role of scientific research in developing medical practice and the importance of integrating academic education with practical training in preparing qualified medical professionals.

Following the visit, the students resumed their specialized training programs. Medical students continued their practical training in the educational and clinical units, while dental students received training in specialized clinics, and pharmacy students participated in training programs at the teaching pharmacy, all under the supervision of a select group of faculty members and specialists from Mansoura University. The International Summer Training Program embodies a distinguished model of academic cooperation between Mansoura University and Al Ain University in Iraq. It reflects Mansoura University’s keenness to expand its partnerships with Arab universities, exchange scientific and research experiences, and provide an integrated educational and training environment that combines academic excellence with practical application, which contributes to preparing qualified medical personnel capable of keeping pace with the rapid developments in the health sector, and enhances Mansoura University’s position as a leading regional center in medical education and scientific research.