Under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Hussein Mahmoud, President of Tanta University, and under the leadership of Prof. El-Sayed El-Agouz, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, and as part of efforts to facilitate communication and foster connections among young medical students from Egyptian faculties of medicine, the Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, under the supervision of Prof. Mohamed Hantira, Dean of the Faculty and Chairman of the University Hospitals Board of Directors, hosted the activities of the Fourth and Final Gathering of Medical Student Scientific Societies in Egypt for the 2025/2026 academic year. The event was organized by students of the Scientific Student Association at Tanta University, with broad participation from students representing 44 Egyptian universities.

The event was attended by Prof. Mohamed Gaber, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Prof. Ragia Sharshar, Faculty Student Activities Coordinator; Prof. Mona Abu El-Nour, Supervisor of the Faculty's Medical Education Department; Prof. Rowaida Raafat, Academic Coordinator of the Accredited Credit-Hour Program; and Prof. Marwa Awad, Academic Coordinator of the Credit-Hour Program.

In his address, Prof. Mohamed Hantira, Dean of the Faculty and Chairman of the University Hospitals Board of Directors, welcomed the young medical students from Egyptian faculties of medicine to the Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University. He conveyed the greetings and warm welcome of Prof. Mohamed Hussein Mahmoud, President of the University, to the participating students. He emphasized that hosting the Fourth and Final Gathering of Medical Student Scientific Societies in Egypt firmly underscores the academic leadership of the Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, and its pivotal and active role in supporting young medical professionals.

He further noted that bringing together students from 44 Egyptian universities and facilitating the exchange of experiences constitute a fundamental cornerstone in preparing future physicians capable of advancing the healthcare sector, particularly in light of the political leadership's commitment to young doctors as future leaders who will contribute to realizing Egypt Vision 2030. He also expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to the students of the Scientific Student Association at Tanta University for their outstanding organization, which reflects the competence and high standards of the University's students.

The Dean explained that the Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, hosted this event over five days, from September 14 to 18, 2026. The program included a gathering attended by 850 male and female students from various Egyptian universities, in addition to six workshops attended by 200 students. The workshops covered the following topics:

1. Training for new students.

2. Financial and logistical management.

3. International training in disaster medicine.

4. Academic communication skills.

5. Effective management of activities, from idea to implementation.

6. Professional training in research and exchange.

11/12/2026