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The Faculty of Medicine Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the American Board of Healthy Longevity and Regenerative Medicine…Opening New Horizons for Specialized Medical Education
In a pioneering step that strengthens Ain Shams University’s position on the international medical education map, the Faculty of Medicine at Ain Shams University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for academic cooperation with the American Board of Longevity Medicine (ABLM), becoming the first medical school in Egypt and the Arab world to incorporate healthy longevity medicine into its curricula and training programs, in line with the latest global trends in advancing medical practices and improving the quality of healthcare.
The signing of the MoU took place under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, as part of the University’s commitment to strengthening its international academic partnerships and developing medical education in accordance with the latest scientific advancements and emerging medical specialties.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Ali El-Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ain Shams University Hospitals, on behalf of the Faculty, and Dr. Esraa Fathy Dakhly, the Board's representative in Egypt, on behalf of the American Board.
The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Hala Suweed, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Prof. Rania Ahmed Salah, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; and Prof. Shereen Fawaz, Director of the International Scientific Relations Office at the Faculty of Medicine.
The cooperation aims to establish advanced scientific and practical foundations in healthy longevity medicine by promoting evidence-based clinical practices (Evidence-Based Medicine), reinforcing safety and efficacy standards in the applications of this emerging medical specialty, and contributing to the development of medical professionals’ capabilities to address rapid advancements in health sciences and regenerative medicine.
The MoU encompasses several areas of academic and training cooperation, including providing educational programs and training courses for medical students and healthcare professionals, introducing a specialized diploma in healthy longevity medicine for physicians, and offering pathways to obtain specialized international certifications.
The cooperation also includes organizing workshops and scientific seminars, conducting joint research, and integrating the fundamental concepts of healthy longevity medicine into the Faculty’s curricula. These initiatives aim to strengthen the integration of academic education and clinical practice while preparing new generations of physicians capable of keeping pace with global scientific advancements.
This cooperation comes as part of the Faculty of Medicine at Ain Shams University’s strategy to modernize its educational and training programs and engage with leading international scientific institutions and experiences, supporting academic and research excellence and enhancing physicians’ capabilities in emerging medical specialties.
