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The President of Ain Shams University Congratulates Dr. Mohamed Al-Alfy on His Election as President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the United Kingdom
Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, congratulated Prof. Mohamed El-Alfy on his official election as President of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the United Kingdom, marking a new scientific and professional milestone that further highlights the global standing of Egyptian medical expertise.
Prof. Mohamed El-Alfy holds both a Master’s degree and a PhD in Ophthalmology from Ain Shams University. He previously served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom and as an Associate Professor at the Research Institute of Ophthalmology in Egypt.
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the United Kingdom announced the election of Prof. Mohamed El-Alfy as its President. He is scheduled to formally assume office during the College’s Annual Congress in May 2026, succeeding Prof. Ben Burton. With this appointment, he becomes the first Egyptian physician, the first Arab, and the first person of non-British origin to lead the prestigious institution since its establishment.
The President of Ain Shams University expressed his pride in this international achievement, emphasizing that it reflects the excellence of the University’s graduates and their ability to compete and lead within the world’s most prestigious scientific and medical institutions. He added that the achievement also underscores the distinguished reputation enjoyed by Egyptian professionals on the international stage.
Prof. El-Alfy currently serves as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Queen Victoria Hospital and Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in the United Kingdom. With more than 17 years of professional experience, he has performed thousands of successful surgical procedures that have helped preserve and restore patients’ vision. His areas of specialization include cataract surgery, advanced intraocular lenses, refractive laser surgery, ocular surface diseases, corneal diseases and transplantation, and dry eye management.
Throughout his career, Prof. El-Alfy has held several leadership positions within the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, including College Council Member, Trustee Board Secretary, Regional Representative, Senior Examiner, and Co-Lead of the Portfolio Pathway.
He currently serves as Fellowship Program Director at the Corneal Surgery Unit at Queen Victoria Hospital, where he contributes to the annual training of fellows, in addition to supervising Master’s and PhD theses in ophthalmology.
Prof. El-Alfy holds a number of prestigious international fellowships, including Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London, Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He is also affiliated with the European and International Boards of Ophthalmology.
His distinguished research record includes more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific papers published in international medical journals. He regularly participates in major international conferences, delivering lectures and conducting live surgical sessions. He has also supervised Master’s and PhD theses and contributed to the training of new generations of ophthalmologists both within the United Kingdom and internationally.
Prof. Mohamed El-Alfy’s story is not merely one of personal success; it is a message of hope to every student at Ain Shams University that ambition, knowledge, and hard work can open doors to the world. It also reaffirms the University’s enduring role as a hub for developing distinguished professionals and future leaders who proudly represent Egypt on the international stage.
