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In a new achievement reflecting the excellence and proficiency of Ain Shams University's medical professionals in clinical training and critical care, the medical team representing the Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care at the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University secured second place nationwide in the National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Competition. The competition was held as part of the Egyptian Resuscitation Council Conference in October 2026, officially accredited by the European Resuscitation Council (ERC), following intense competition among nine medical teams representing various healthcare institutions and organizations. This achievement came under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Ali Al-Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University Hospitals, with the support and leadership of Prof. Sherif Farouk, Head of the Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care.

The achievement followed the team's successful completion of the preliminary qualifying rounds, which extended over three days. During these rounds, the participating teams underwent rigorous evaluation by a judging panel comprising distinguished professors and experts, chaired by Dr. Gamal Abbas, President of the Egyptian Resuscitation Council.

The Ain Shams University team successfully advanced to the final round and secured second place, demonstrating its members' scientific competence and advanced clinical skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the management of critically ill patients.

This success was also the result of an intensive and continuous training program spanning six weeks, supervised by Dr. Aya Ali Mahmoud, Lecturer at the Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care. The program contributed to enhancing the team members' competencies and strengthening their readiness to compete and achieve this outstanding result.

The medical team representing the Faculty of Medicine and Ain Shams University comprised Dr. Omar Abdel Hakim Hendy, Dr. Norhan El-Sawy, Dr. Paula Mortada, and Dr. Osama Medhat Faisal, all Assistant Lecturers at the Department, along with Dr. Reham Ibrahim Hadhood, a Resident Physician.

This achievement underscores the commitment of the Faculty of Medicine and Ain Shams University Hospitals to investing in the training and professional development of young medical professionals, enhancing their emergency response and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills, improving the quality of healthcare services, and further strengthening the University's standing in medical and scientific excellence.