Table of Contents

A word from the Dean 3

Welcome word from vice dean for education and students affairs 4
Heads of the administrative structure of the faculty 5
History 6
Vision, mission & values 6
Attributes of the graduate of Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University 7
Code of Ethical conduct 8
International ranking 9
Faculty official website 9
Student number and Official email 9
Campus 10
Program map 12
Longitudinal tracks and E-learning courses 15
Program content 16
First year coordinators 19
Exams and Progression from one level to another 20
Grades 21
Maximum years of study 22
Attendance 22
Withdrawal from a course 22
Process for submitting excuses for exams 23
Two-year training program 24
Student activities 24

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Student services: 24
Medical services 24
Training services 25
Student support services 25
Students affairs services 26
Feedback 26
Academic advisory system 27
Electronic Incidence report system 28
Career & choices 29
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ 30

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 A Message from the Dean:

Dear students,
On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, I extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you as
you embark on this exciting journey. We are thrilled to have you join this esteemed institution, and
we are confident that your time here will be filled with growth, learning, and unforgettable
experiences.
Our faculty comprises distinguished professors, researchers, and medical professionals who are
committed to providing you with the highest quality of education, training, and support and equipping
you with the skills necessary to excel in the medical profession.
The faculty's curriculum is designed to provide you with a comprehensive foundation in medical
sciences, clinical skills, and critical thinking. You will engage in a combination of classroom lectures,
laboratory work, and clinical rotations that will bridge the gap between theory and practice
I encourage you to foster a spirit of curiosity, innovation, and compassion. The medical profession requires a commitment to
lifelong learning, an openness to new ideas, and a deep understanding of the human condition. By embracing these qualities, you
will not only become exceptional physicians but also compassionate healers who make a positive difference in the lives of your
patients.
Once again, I extend my warmest welcome to the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University. Your journey here will be
transformative, and we are honored to be a part of your educational and professional growth. Embrace the challenges, seize the
opportunities, and remember that we are here to support you every step of the way.

Wishing you a successful and fulfilling academic year.

Prof. Ali Al-Anwar
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
Ain Shams University

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 A Message from the Vice Dean of education and students ‘affairs
Dear students,
As the Vice Dean of this esteemed University, I am thrilled to welcome you to the beginning of
your transformative journey to become exceptional doctors. Today, you stand at the threshold of
greatness, ready to embark on a path filled with noble aspirations and a strong commitment to
healing. While the road ahead may be challenging, it also presents opportunities for tremendous
growth and fulfillment. You have been chosen for this exceptional program because you have
shown not only great intelligence but also empathy, resilience, and a thirst for knowledge. As you
strive for excellence, embrace the complexities of medicine and approach the study of the art and
science of healing with great respect. Seek guidance and inspiration from our esteemed faculty
members and explore the vast array of knowledge that awaits you. Remember, being a skilled
doctor is not just about acquiring knowledge, but also about developing your instincts and understanding the importance of
empathy. Never underestimate the impact you can have on the lives of your future patients. Cherish the trust they place in you and
let it remind you of the profound responsibility you carry. I urge you to move forward with determination, fueled by a strong desire
to become the best doctors you can be. May your journey be marked by perseverance, compassion, and an unwavering commitment
to excellence. Let this remarkable program be the catalyst for your growth, allowing you to develop both intellectual prowess and
the art of healing. Congratulations, Year 1 medical students, and may you approach this opportunity with enthusiasm and
unwavering dedication. Thank you.
Prof. Rania Salah
Vice-Dean for Education &
Student Affairs

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 Heads of the administrative structure of the faculty:

Dean & Head of ASUH (Ain Shams

University Hospitals) Assembly
Prof.
Ali Al-Anwar

Vice Dean for Vice Dean for Vice Dean for

Education & Student Research & Post- Community &
Affairs graduate Studies Environmental Affairs
Prof. Prof. Prof.
Rania Salah Osama Mansour Hala Sweed

Faculty chief director: Mrs. Nasra Ragab

Students’ affairs director: Mr. Magdi Othman

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 History
Established in 1947, the Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University was the third in Egypt. Since then the Faculty of Medicine
ASU has produced thousands of health care-givers and leaders in education, research and community service. They worked
through the years and are still working in developing & implementing new curricula to address the changing needs in health
care.

Vision:
Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University aspires to the regional leadership and the global partnership in medical education
and scientific research to improve community health.

Mission:
Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University prepares a trained physician with competitive skills at the local and regional level,
capable of lifelong teaching, learning, and training, and committed to the standards of medical service and professional ethics.
The college supports the sustainable development of academic programs, courses and scientific research with expansion in
applied scientific research and health care programs to serve community needs and environmental development.
Values:
We practice our work seeking excellence and creativity in a stimulating environment that respects difference. We practice
sincerely in everything we do, and we always strive to achieve fair rights and duties in a transparent manner, and work
together faithfully for the benefit of the individual and the community in an atmosphere that promotes loyalty and sustainable
development.

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 Attributes of the graduate of Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University

What do we educate our students to do?

• The Medical Graduate must :
1. Work to maintain health and promote human wellbeing.
2. Behave professionally and adhere to medical ethics.
3. Provide quality and safe patient-centered care, focusing on primary health care and dealing with common
health problems in his/her community.
4. Value the importance of a good doctor/ patient relationship, and work to establish and maintain it.
5. Work effectively with other health care professionals respecting their roles and their contribution to the
team.
6. Recognize his/her role as a part of health care system, respecting its hierarchy and rules and using his
managerial and leadership skills to add value to the system.
7. Contribute to the development and empowerment of his community.
8. Work as a lifelong learner on his/her own continuous professional development, including being equipped
to engage in post- graduate and research studies.

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 Code of Ethical Conduct
As a Medical student to are expected to:
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude and comply with the recommended Dress Code.
• Preserve college facilities
• Demonstrate respect for others: patients, teachers, employees and colleagues.
• Act without discrimination, whether on grounds of age, race, sex, disability, religion or belief,
• Abide by rules and policies, follow procedures and guidelines which apply to all aspects of the college life as
advised by the professionals supervising you.
• Follow infection control guidelines
• Treat patients politely and considerately, respect their privacy, their dignity and their right to confidentiality.
• Demonstrate respect for patients and for fellow students and professors when using social media or sharing
communications
• Respect copyrights of college related material
• Attend all required teaching activities
• Abide to exam rules and regulations; cheating or attempted cheating will not be tolerated

Any violation of these rules will subject you to serious penalties as dictated by the law
For further details, please refer of the disciplinary code
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International ranking:
Currently, the faculty of Medicine Ain-Shams university is ranked between the 300-350 faculties of medicine in the world by
QS; and Ain-Shams University is the only Egyptian governmental university holding 5 stars rating for excellence by
QS and ranked between 801-1000 universities in the world by Times Higher Education.
Faculty official website: http://med.asu.edu.eg/english
Here you will find lots of information, beneficial links, important announcements and more.
Faculty management system: https://ums.asu.edu.eg/
Use: to access exam results, payment, and many other faculty services
Student number and Official email
Creation: Upon acceptance, a student number and personal e-mail will be created for each student. You can receive your
student number from the student affairs office and the official e-mail from the IT office.
Use:
1. The student number is your ID in addition to your name. You will be recognized by your number in all schedules, exams
and any kind of listings.
2. Your official email is the main way for official communication with the administration. You will receive all important
notifications on your email including schedules, attendance warnings, calls for feedback and reply to incident reports.
3. Your official e-mail is very important and beneficial. It offers you all up-to-date services of Microsoft office 360.
4. You will use your official e-mail to:
- Register in any educational course offered by the faculty.
- Retrieve your exam results.
- Communicate with other medical schools abroad.
- Create an EKB account. The Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB) has a huge electronic library which contains a vast
number of information resources from international libraries and publishers. You will use it to reach any kind of scientific
information during your years of study and after graduation. To create your account visit www.ekb.eg.

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Campus:

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 Building A Building B Building C Building D
Sector (1) Ground floor Underground floor Ground floor
Ground floor Sector (5) - V1 lecture hall - Forensic Medicine - Postgraduate
- Dean’s office Ground floor First floor & Clinical studies affairs
First floor - New computer lab - V1 lecture hall Toxicology office
- Vice-Deans’ offices First floor (upper level) lecture hall - Cultural affairs
Sector (2) - Measurement and evaluation Second floor Ground floor office
Ground floor unit - V2 lecture hall - Lecture halls 2, 3, 4 - Exam marking
- Student & graduate affairs - Small group activities rooms - Small group First floor hall
offices - Main computer lab activities rooms - Forensic Medicine - Misr Bank
First floor Sector (6) Third floor & Clinical branch
- Quality Assurance unit Ground floor - V2 lecture hall Toxicology First floor
- E-learning center - Family medicine department (upper level) department - Mahallawy
- IT - Parasitology lecture hall - Patient examination Second floor lecture hall
Sector (3) - Demonstration lecture hall room 1 - Microbiology & - Faculty’s
Ground floor First floor & Second floor - Exam hall 1 Immunology assembly hall
- Banhawy lecture hall - Community Medicine Fourth floor department - Activities hall
- Medical clinic department - V3 lecture hall Third floor
- Small group activities rooms - Community Medicine lecture - Exam hall 2 - Pharmacology
- Youth care office hall - Small group department
First floor Sector (7) activities room Fourth floor
- Banhawy lecture hall (upper Ground floor Fifth floor - Pathology
level) - Dissection ward - V3 lecture hall department
Second floor First floor (upper level) Fifth floor
- Library - Anatomy department - Exam hall 3 - Parasitology
Sector (4) - Histology department - Patient examination department
Ground floor - Histology lecture hall room 2
- Skills lab 1 Sector (8)
- Small group activities rooms Ground floor
- Medical education department - Physiology department
First floor First floor
- Skills lab 2 - Biochemistry department

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 Program Map
Key
Basic Sciences (Foundation)
Basic Sciences (Systems & Integrated Modules)
Clinical Sciences
Professionalism thread
Student as a researcher thread
Student Selected Component SSC & Electives

Pre-clerkship phase
Year One
Semester 1 Semester 2

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 Year Two
Semester 3 Semester 4

Year Three
Semester 5

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 Clerkship phase
Year three
Semester 6

Year Four Year Five

Semester 7-9 Semester 10-12

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Longitudinal tracks:
• Professionalism thread (blue):
It includes courses focusing on personal and professional development offered through 5 semesters of study.
These comprise:
§ Presentation skills § Learning skills § Leadership skills
§ Time management skills § Communication skills § Medical ethics
§ Behavioral science § Information and communication
Technology and Medical Terminology
• Research thread (yellow):
It includes courses focusing on all aspects of medical research offered through 2 semesters. These include:
Research methodology, data collection and analysis, statistics and publishing.
• Student Selected Components (SSC) (green):
It includes a number of courses with different themes. Students can choose the courses they prefer according to the preset
schedule. Students can choose from the courses provided by university as part of university requirements These courses
are required for graduation but not included in cumulative marks.
• Clinical Electives (green):
Clinical training for two weeks in a clinical department of preference at the end of semester 6. These courses are required
for graduation but not included in cumulative marks
E-learning courses:
A number of courses are provided as e-learning courses. These will be announced during the study in each
course/module.
e-learning portal: https://elearning.med.asu.edu.eg/undergraduate/
Official YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzsUdySJ3mMdcqg-oRN3BfQ
Official e-mail: e-learning@med.asu.edu.eg

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 Program content

Code Course/module Credit Hours Total Marks

Pre-clerkship
IAE-1 Introduction to Anatomy & Embryology 3.5 88

IPHY-1 Introduction to Physiology 2.5 62

IBM-1 Introduction to Medical Biochemistry 2 50

IHC-1 Introduction to Histology & Cell Biology 2 50

MIM-1 Immunology Module 2 50

MBMG-1 Molecular Biology and Medical Genetics Module 2 50

IPAT-1 Introduction to Pathology 3.5 88

IPHA-1 Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 2.5 62

MINF-1 Infection Module 3 75

MLS-1 Locomotor Module 8 200

BLS-HE-1 Basic life support + History taking & clinical examination 1 25

MBL-2 Blood & Lymphatic System Module 5 125

MRS-2 Respiratory System Module 6 150

MCVS-2 Cardiovascular System Module 8 200

MCNS-2 Central Nervous System Module 9 225

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MSS-2 Special Senses Module 3 75

MEM-2 Endocrine System & Metabolism Module 4 100

MGL-3 GIT & Liver Module 9 225

MUG-3 Urogenital System Module 7 175

Clerkship
CEO-3 Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine 4 120

FT-3 Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology 5 150

ORL-3 Otorhinolaryngology 5 150

MED1-3 Foundation of Internal Medicine 2

MED2-4 General and Special Internal Medicine 1 12 780

MED3-4 General and Special Internal Medicine 2 12

FAM-4 Family Medicine 2 60

PED-4 Pediatrics 14 420

OO-5 Ophthalmology 5 150

SUR1-5 General and Special Surgery 1 12

720
SUR2-5 General and Special Surgery 2 12

EM1-5 Emergency Medicine and Trauma 1 2

120
EM2-5 Emergency Medicine and Trauma 2 2

OG-5 Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 420

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 Professionalism
Introduction to Information & Communication Technology (ICT) and
P1-1 1 25
Medical Terminology
P2-1 Presentation skills - Learning skills - Time management 1 25
P3-2 Behavioral science 1 25

P4-3 Medical Ethics 1 25

P5-3 Doctor-Patient Communication 1 25

P6-3 Leadership skills & Management skills 1 25

P7-4 Communication within a Medical Team 1 25

Research
R-2 Fundamentals of Research 2 50
R-3 Scientific Research 1 25
Student Selected Components/Electives
As chosen SSC 6 Pass/Fail
As chosen Clinical Elective 2 Pass/Fail
University requirement
ASU101 Societal Issues 2 Pass/Fail

TOTAL 206 5415

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 First year co-ordinators:
Pre-clerkship phase coordinator:
Dr. Maha Zakaria e-mail: Mahazakaria@med.asu.edu.eg
Module/course Co-ordinator e-mail
Year one
First semester coordinators Prof. Suzi Sobhi suziatalla@med.asu.edu.eg
Introduction to Anatomy and Embryology Prof. Haidy Farid hemat.abdelkader@med.asu.edu.eg
Introduction to Physiology Prof. Nehal Bahgat Gameel dr_nehalgamil@med.asu.edu.eg
Introduction to Histology and cell biology Prof. Nagwa Koustandi drnagwa_koustandi@med.asu.edu.eg
Introduction to Medical Biochemistry Prof. Manal louis Louka manal_louka@med.asu.edu.eg
Molecular Biology and Medical Genetics Prof. Amro Said Mahmoud amr_moustafa@med.asu.edu.eg
Immunology Prof Nehad Mohammed Nehadmohammed72@med.asu.edu.eg
Learning skills –Time management – presentation
Dr. Sara Atef onlysms@med.asu.edu.eg
skills
Introduction to Information & Communication Dr. Ahmed Samir ahmedsamirbakr@med.asu.edu.eg
Technology (ICT) and Medical Terminology Dr. Noha Elrafie noha.elrafie@med.asu.edu.eg
Second semester coordinators
Introduction to Pathology Prof. Ola Nada olanada@med.asu.edu.eg
Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology Prof. Mai Hamza drmai_hamza@med.asu.edu.eg
Infection Prof. Maha Abou Gamra dr_maha_abougamra@med.asu.edu.eg
Locomotor system & skin Dr. Walaa Elfakharany walaafakharany83@ med.asu.edu.eg
Prof. Reem Elkabarity rhkabarity@med.asu.edu.eg
BLS – General history & examination
Dr. Moustafa elRazaz dr.mostafa_elrazzaz@med.asu.edu.eg
Longitudinal Threads
Professionalism Assit. Prof. Soha Ashry Soha_ashry@med.asu.edu.eg
Electives Dr. Marwa Abdelmoneim marwa_ali@med.asu.edu.eg

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 Exams & progression from one level to another
• In each year, a final exam is held by the end of each semester (end semester exams). Students who fail in the end
semester exam have the right to apply for a summer course followed by an exam for the given course/ module.
• If the students fail any course, they are graded with a maximum of 64.9% of marks in any subsequent exams for this
course.
• At the end of each academic year and after the summer course exams, students who fail to pass courses of a total of
14 credit hours or less, are transferred to the next level (year) and they have to retake the courses they failed in.
• If students fail to pass courses of a total exceeding 14 credit hours, they are not transferred to the next level (year) and
they have to retake the courses they failed in.
Transferal from pre-clerkship to clerkship phase:
At the end of semester five, students who failed to pass courses of a total of 9 credit hours or less, are transferred to the
clerkship phase (semester 6).
students register for summer semester in the courses they failed followed by an exam. The student is required to pass all
courses from clerkship phase before moving to year 4 (semester 7).
Students who failed in more than 9 credit hours in clerkship phase cannot transfer to clerkship phase (semester 6) and have
to retake these courses in summer.
• The following courses do not prevent students from moving to a higher level or from transferring from pre-clerkship to
clerkship phase: Electives, Professionalism Courses and any University Requirements

For each course or module, the student must score a minimum of 40% in the final written exams and 60% of the
total in order to pass.
Grades distribution:
Grades distribution in pre-clerkship phase Grades distribution in clerkship phase
Continuous assessment 30% Continuous assessment 30%
Final practical and clinical training assessment 30% Final practical and clinical training assessment 40%
Final written exam 40% Final written exam 30%
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Grading system:
The program is graded by a GPA (Grade Point Average) grading system. Results are displayed as GPA points.
Corresponding percentage certificates are issued upon request.
Percentage Grade points Grade sign
90% and above 4.0 A
From 85% to less than 90% 3.67 A -
From 80% to less than 85% 3.33 B +
From 75% to less than 80% 3.00 B
From 70% to less than 75% 2.67 C +
From 65% to less than 70% 2.33 C
From 60% to less than 65% 2.00 C -
From 0% to less than 60% 0.0 F
In addition to the given GPA, the student graduates with Honors if his cumulative GPA is at least 3.3. The following conditions
prevents the student from graduating with honors:
• The student failed any course except electives
• The student studied less than 50% of the graduation requirements at ASU
• The student received a misconduct penalty

All ASU medical school Students are ranked on graduation based on their total cumulative marks.

If the student scores less than 2 in their cumulative GPA on graduation, the college council can allow the student to register
in any previous courses to increase his GPA to meet graduation requirements

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Maximum years of study
- Year one: only 2 years maximum
- Year two and year three: 2 years maximum for each year (an additional year can be granted in each year after approval
of school council)
- Year four and year five: 2 years maximum for each year (additional two years can be granted in each year after
approval of school council)
- If the student failed to complete the program in the allowed years, he will be dismissed from the medical school.
- Students can (if they wish) postpone their study within one month after the beginning of the academic year for a whole
year. This student state will be “suspended”. This could be done for a maximum of two academic years continuous or
separate during the program.
Attendance:
• Attendance of at least 75% of all practical activities, clinical sessions, field visits and small group discussions is
mandatory
• Warning emails will be sent to students with unsatisfactory attendance
• Unsatisfactory attendance will prevent students from entering the final exam
• In this case the student will be considered as “Failed” in the course and will receive a maximum of 64.9% in any
subsequent exams in this course

Withdrawal from a course:

The student can withdraw from any course without failing before 30% of its content is delivered. This course will be recorded
in the student’s academic record as “Withdrawn”. The student can receive up to 100% of his grade in subsequent exams.

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 Process for submitting excuses for exams
(Final written-Practical- Continuous assessment)
All excuses are submitted at the student’s affairs office at the personnel assigned to your year. Please use the form available to write the
excuse.
The application must include the following: Student’s name, ID number, Class, Date of submitting the excuse, Postponed Subject, Date
of postponed exam and Reason for postponement. Additional required Documents and reports for each case must be included as mentioned
below.
The request will be referred to the vice dean for Education and Student Affairs to give their decision.
It is not allowed to postpone part of the final exam (theoretical or practical) for a given course/ module. Postponement of the whole
final exam (all papers, practical and theoretical) is only allowed.
The excuses that are considered are:
First: Medical excuses:
1- A medical report stamped by a governmental institute, stating that the student is unable to attend the exam should be submitted.
2- If the medical excuse is approved by the Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, the request is transferred to Student Affairs.
3- Excuse application fees are paid.
4- Student Affairs transfers the student to medical supervision (Student Hospital - next to the faculty of Engineering).
5- When the student receives the medical approval from the medical supervision, it is handed over to the employee responsible of the
student’s class in student affairs within a maximum period of one week.
Secondly: In case of compelling excuses (accident - hospitalization - death of a first-degree relative), documents that prove this excuse
must be submitted.
§ The student is informed of whether the excuse is accepted or not within three days of submitting it.
§ The student is responsible for following up on his request.

The student's name will not be included in the re-sit lists in case these papers are not completed within the specified time
Important Note: If the student wishes to enter any exam after he has submitted an excuse for the exam in student affairs, the student must
submit a request to cancel the excuse in student affairs, provided that this is done maximum by the day of the exam.
This is mandatory to ensure that the exam scores of the student are added.

The state of the student with accepted excuse will be defined as “Incomplete”, he will receive up to 100% of his grade in any
subsequent exam
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Two-year training program:
This will start immediately after graduation. The details of the training program will be announced during the final year of
study. Passing the training program is a prerequisite for issuing the license card from the Egyptian medical syndicate.

Student activities:
Are there any activities in the faculty besides medical studies?
Of course, there are many activities supervised by the Youth Welfare administration under the guidance of the Vice Dean
for Education and Student Affairs. These activities include:
- Sports: races, sports competitions, sports development activities and others.
- Arts: acting, singing, drawing, playing music … etc. Besides, a 'talent show' is organized each year. In addition, a play is
designed each year for participation in the annual theater competition between all the Egyptian universities.
- Leisure: camps and trips.
- Science: seminars and scientific meetings
- Culture: seminars, talks
- Families: these are groups of students providing several services to their colleagues in an atmosphere of team work.
You will be notified with all activities through the faculty’s official website.
Student services
- Medical services: These are offered through the medical center located in faculty campus building A. Communication is
via the office of student affairs. Services include:
§ Medical check for all new students joining the faculty.
§ Daily medical services for acute and chronic cases.
§ Hospital referral if needed.
§ Free medications for acute cases and in cases of chronic cases medications are offered with documentation
of the medical care card.

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- Training services: A number of training opportunities await you either in local universities or in international
universities in different countries around the world. The faculty of medicine Ain Shams University has established
agreements with two important online bodies offering international students exchange. GEMx & VSLO. You can create
a personal profile and they will help you to find a training opportunity in the countries of your preference.
GEMx: https://www.gemxelectives.org/
VSLO:https://students-residents.aamc.org/attending-medical-school/article/visiting-student-learning-opportunities/
In addition, Ain Shams university has signed an agreement with the Rotary club which offers annual students
exchange to several countries. For these there will be an advertisement on the faculty official site
- Student support services:
Need help? In case you have a problem we are happy to help. Whatever the nature of your problem or difficulty, we
will work together to solve it and make things better. A number of staff members dedicate a considerable part of their
time to help students with difficulties, so don’t hesitate and contact us.
§ Administrative aid: Mr. Magdi Othman phone 0226738345
§ Educational aid: course or module coordinator as listed before.
§ Personal aid: Prof. Suzi Sobhi e-mail: suziatalla@med.asu.edu.eg
§ Financial aid: Prof. Sahar Sabbour e-mail: sabbour_s@hotmail.com
§ PACES (students with special needs): Dr. Mostafa Elshahed e-mail: student.support@med.asu.edu.eg

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 Student affairs services
Student affairs is your destination to go when applying for the following documents:
• School fees payment
• Applying for ID
• Reporting lost ID and requesting a replacement
• Transportation subscriptions
• School Transcripts
• School registration certificate
• Suspension of registration in an academic year
• Exam entry excuses
• Transferral documents

Feedback:
We are looking forward to receiving your feedback on the different aspects of the educational process and your
suggestions. Feedback can be delivered through:
§ Feedback surveys on e-learning platform
§ Administration and teaching staff Emails
§ Academic advisory meetings

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 Academic advisory:
• An academic advisor will be assigned to you in the pre-clerkship phase
• A different academic advisory will monitor and guide you in the clerkship phase

What is the role of the academic advisors?

1. Provide academic information and guidance to students, increasing their awareness of the objectives of educational
program
2. Identify personal problems and obstacles that hinders the student from achieving academic success.
3. Provide students with advice that enables them to understand their strengths, abilities and areas in need for
development
4. Guide students and follow them up academically, socially, and health-wise during their years of study
5. Identify, introduce, motivate and care for gifted and talented students.
6. Identify students who are struggling academically and those with social, health, or psychological problems, and guide
them to professional help
7. Encourage students to participate in student activities at the institution
8. Follow up on student records

How to contact your academic advisor?

You will be provided with contacts for your academic advisor on your email
You will schedule at least two meetings/semester with your advisor either on campus or using online platforms

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 Electronic incidence report system
What is an incident report?
It is a documented form that is filled out in order to record details of an unusual event that occurred at the faculty
When to use it?
§ When you are complaining about a specific incident or injustice example: a question outside curriculum, a sudden
change in timetable, a specific incident where you were treated with injustice.
§ You need to address this report to a specific doctor in charge of a course, semester, phase.
§ you need immediate corrective actions
§ The incident is important, and you want it documented

How is it different from feedback?

§ It is never anonymous, your official email and name is recorded
§ It is specific to a given incident not general
§ t requires an urgent response or corrective action
§ It is directed to a specific person in charge (again not general complaints)
§ It includes suggestions and comments

How to submit my specific complaint?

Use the link to fill the form:
https://forms.office.com/r/gDB39Ufchc
§ Write down your Name
§ Choose your academic year
§ Choose the coordinator, semester coordinator, phase coordinator or head of department you wish to send this report
to.
§ Write down a detailed report of the incident
§ Submit
Kindly note that the report is sent to the module coordinator but also a copy is sent automatically to semester
coordinator and phase coordinator to follow up the response to your complaint.

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 Career & choices

Upon graduation and completion of the two years training program, you will be eligible to practice medicine. You will be
licenced to practice medicine after you receive your medical practice license card from the Egyptian medical syndicate. You
and all graduates are automatically enrolled in the medical facilities of the ministry of health in a national compulsive medical
service program for a number of years. You will have multiple choices for your career:
- Staff member:
There will be an official advertisement for the job vacancies in the departments of faculty of medicine Ain Shams
University. You could apply if your grades are high enough and your ranking is competitive.
If you are accepted, you will join the staff members’ family.
- Other opportunities include:
§ Practicing physician in the ministry of health.
§ Practicing physician in the private sector.
§ Practicing physician in the military or police sector.

Whatever you choose, you will always be offering care for patients, you will be helping them overcome their suffering and
you will be their guidance for a better life quality.

Our future doctors and colleagues…we are waiting for you to join…so do your best in your study years

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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the duration of medical studies at the Faculty of Medicine ASU?
A: Five years followed by two years of clinical training.

Q2: What is the credit hour system?

A: It is a system that measures each educational course by the number of teaching hours, whether theoretical, practical or
clinical, and expresses the size of this course by a number of credit hours. The sum of all courses credit hours forms the
whole program credit hours. One credit hour reflects:
15 hours of theoretical teaching (lectures)
Or 30 hours of practical training (laboratory)
Or 30-45 hours of clinical training (hospital)
Or 45 hours of field training (field visits)
Q3: What is the importance of this system?
A: This system helps students to compare what they have studied to other programs in local as well as international
medical schools, making it easy for them to receive training or complete their undergraduate studies, or post graduate studies
in any other local or international university.
Q4: Where will you teach us?
A: In several places:
- Lecture halls for delivering lectures to large groups of students. Lectures are the cornerstone for understanding all topics
and preparing for the practical and clinical teaching.
- Laboratories for practical training for small groups of students.
- Small group discussion halls for clinical cases scenarios discussion.
- Ain Shams University Hospitals (ASUH) for clinical training for small groups of students.
In addition, an equipped library with internet access is available and open for students.
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Q5: What sources will I use for studying?
A: Several sources:
- Your own notes while attending lectures and other educational activities.
- 'Study guide' which is provided by departments and contains the scientific material for all topics.
- Books provided by different departments comprising the scientific material.
- E-learning courses and topics.
- Textbooks.
Q6: What if I received a grade in an exam that I felt was inappropriate to my performance in this exam, is there a
complaint mechanism?
A: Sure, you can send a complaint and state the exam details online through the university management system (UMS).
Your case will be investigated, and you will receive an answer to your complaint on the same site.
Q7: I heard that the faculty of medicine Ain Shams university participates in many community service activities,
will I able to share in these?
A: Yes, and we will be happy with your participation and we will encourage you to do so. The faculty of medicine ASU is a
gate to a vast number of community services, of these:
- Educative seminars, workshops and conferences offered to the public to explain common community medical
concerns.
- Medical educative publications.
- Medical Caravans.
- Medical services campaigns offering education, vaccination, medical investigations, treatments and others.
Q8: For male students, how can they postpone the compulsory military service?
A: Each student is asked to go to the police office in his area of residence (the one mentioned in the national ID card) in
order to obtain the military service card number. He then gives this number to the responsible personnel in the office of the
students’ affairs.
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Q9: What is the "Military education" course?
A: This is a mandatory course for male students. The duration of the course is 15 days where students are trained on the
basics of the military culture. Courses are held throughout the year in places that are mentioned in a timely manner. There is
a special uniform for this course which is offered by each faculty. It is important to pass this course in order to receive the
university degree.
Q10: I live outside Cairo; how can I secure a place in the university student residence?
A: In addition to living outside Cairo, you should have obtained your high school certificate from a school outside Cairo.
You must also be a regular student at the faculty, and you have to pay the tuition fees. The form of the university student
residence is obtained from their website after filling your personal data. After filling the form, you should have it signed and
stamped in the student affairs office then you can submit it at the university student residence office. Regarding students
whose parents are living abroad, they are granted secured accommodation regardless of their original family address.

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