Asyut
Egypt
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Overview
Year Established
1974
Courses Offered
MBBS
Accreditation
The Faculty of Medicine for Girls at Al-Azhar University in Cairo was established following the enactment of Law No. 103 in May 1961, which aimed at reorganizing Al-Azhar and its associated institutions. The initiative to create this faculty began in 1964 with the university council's decision to establish a section for Medicine and Surgery studies, initially affiliated with the Islamic Faculty for Girls.
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About
Academic operations started in 1965 with the preliminary year, and various academic and clinical departments were gradually established. By 1969, the faculty had begun academic activities in its laboratories and clinical studies at Manshiet El-Bakry Hospital, following an agreement with the Egyptian Ministry of Health.
Highlights
In 1971, postgraduate studies were introduced in all departments, and in 1979, the faculty's status was elevated to an independent entity within the university through Republican Decree No. 116. The faculty expanded its facilities in 1983 by acquiring Al-Zahraa University Hospital.
Currently, the Faculty of Medicine for Girls houses 31 departments and two specialized units. It offers a range of academic programs, including a bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery, 29 diploma programs, 34 master's degrees, and 32 doctorate degrees in various medical fields.
As part of Al-Azhar University, the Faculty of Medicine for Girls contributes to the university's overall mission of providing education in various fields, including Science and Technology, Management and Business Administration, Arts, Languages and Humanities, Agriculture, Dentistry, and Medicine. The faculty is located in Nasr City, Cairo, while its associated hospital, Al-Zahraa University Hospital, is situated in El Abaseya, Cairo.
