AMSFI Association

Advancing Medical and Scientific Cooperation between French-Speaking Countries and Egypt

About AMSFI

AMSFI is a French-speaking and International Medical and Scientific Association established to address health and environmental challenges in Egypt and French-speaking countries. Accredited by the Egyptian Medical Association, we aim to strengthen medical services, foster cooperation, and guarantee the future of medical professionals.

Cooperation Plans

Developing roadmap-based cooperation plans to address health needs in French-speaking countries, particularly in Africa

Scientific Exchange

Strengthening communication links and scientific exchange programs between Egypt and French-speaking countries

Our Objectives

Establish bases of cooperation in the field of health between French-speaking countries and Egypt.
Contribute effectively to the promotion and development of medical services in Egypt and partner countries.
Develop cooperation plans based on the study of the health needs of French-speaking countries–especially in Africa–with the publication of a roadmap for each plan.
Develop cooperation plans between Egypt and French-speaking countries, especially in Africa and the Mediterranean basin, in other scientific fields related to health, such as the environment, water and agricultural production.
Guarantee the scientific and professional future of young executives in the various medical and paramedical specialties.

Our Mission

Create multidisciplinary French-speaking working groups
Organize French-speaking scientific days and seminars
Support scientific work and publications in French
Strengthen communication links and scientific exchange programs between Egypt and French-speaking countries
Consolidate partnerships and mutual agreements or bilateral conventions between health establishments in Egypt and other French-speaking countries.
Encourage the adoption of French-speaking medicine courses within Egyptian universities
Fund short-term training courses for young French-speaking doctors
Promote actions of a social and humanitarian scale between Egypt and French-speaking countries.
Promote the learning of the French language among medical students and young interns.

WHO ARE WE

OUR BOARD

Prof. Mahmoud Salem

President

He attended Kasr Al-Ainy Medical School of Cairo University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery in 1985, was mentioned as excellent with honors, and ranked first in his class. After completing his residency at Kasr Al-Ainy in 1990, Dr. Salem joined the faculty staff. He became a professor in 2005 and head of a unit in 2019.

From 2015 to 2019, dr. Salem was appointed head of the medical bureau of the Egyptian embassy in Paris. This period added much to his experience in diverse fields, mainly collaboration with French hospitals and universities as well as the world of diplomacy, foreign affairs, and international cooperation.
He joined the University of New Giza as the head of the discipline of gynecology & obstetrics in 2020 through December 2023.
Dr. Mahmoud Salem started his current function as vice president of the French University in Egypt in January 2024.
Dr. Salem is passionate about education and has long been committed to providing students with the best quality of credible medical knowledge and training.
He participated in several educational activities and training courses in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, and many universities and organizations.
He is also actively participating in international academic and educational activities as a board member of AUF, the biggest university network worldwide.
Dr. Salem has 32 scientific publications, edited 12 scientific books on gynecology, and served as an arbitrator of scientific journals and of the science and technology development fund. He has received many awards for his outstanding contributions to medical education and training

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Prof. Ashraf Wadie Andraos

Vice President

•Professor of Critical Care Medicine, kasr Al Ainy University Hospitals, Cairo University.
•Ex director of Critical Care Center (Sherif Mokhtar), Cairo University.
•Fellow of Cardiology Descartes University, Paris V, France
•Fellow Of Cardiology Leuven University, Belgium.
•DIU Echocardiography Pierre et Marie curie University, Paris XII, France.
•Member of European Society of Cardiology (EHRA).

Prof. Ghada Ahmed Abdelbary

Ph.D., Secretary

Professor of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University since 2015, holder of a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Méditerrané (Aix Marseille II) University, France.
Current Position: Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University.

Previously: Cultural and Scientific Attaché, 2014-2018 Cultural office, Egyptian Embassy in Paris, France.
Member of the Permanent Delegation of the Arab Republic of Egypt to UNESCO,
August 2017-2018 UNESCO, Paris, France
Secretory General of the Egyptian National Commission for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO, ALECSO, ICESCO)
Representative of the Arab Republic of Egypt, member of the Executive Board at the Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science (ALECSO) .
Representative of the Arab Republic of Egypt, member of the Executive Board at the Islamic World Organization for Education, Science and Culture (ISESCO) .
Member of the Council of Private and National Universities, representative of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research at the British University in Egypt and the French University in Egypt.

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Prof. Ibrahim Magdy

Treasurer

As far as I can remember I always treasured the life of all human beings, and that’s when I decided to go to medical school. It’s for the same reason today that I still practice as a physician in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. I realized very early in my career that it’s very important to make the right diagnosis to be able to treat my patients. In Obst. & Gyn. The main non-invasive tool to diagnose is ultrasound.

So I trained very hard to exceed in ultrasonography as well as my surgical skills including laparoscopy and hysteroscopy surgeries.
Education:
2010- 2017: Attended many seminars and training courses in:
– 3D, 4D, and Doppler ultrasound.
– Interrventional ultrasound and Fetoscopy.
– Ultrasound in infertility.
– First trimester and second trimester ultrasound screening.
– Fetal medicine.
2010-2011: Diploma of hospital management from the American university in Cairo.
2009-2010: Diploma from the European Union in endoscopic surgery in Gynecology.
Auvergne University – Clermont – Ferrand, France
2006-2007: Diploma of medical informatics, from the national bioinformatics institute, California, USA.
2001-2006: Master degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cairo University, school of medicine.
1982- 1989: Bachelor of science in Medicine and Surgery, Cairo University, school of medicine.
Work experience:
2010 – till present time: General manager of Prof. Magdi hospital and head of the Obstetric and gynecology department.
Senior fellow at the fetal medicine unit in the Obstetric and gynecology hospital, Cairo university.

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Prof. Hassan Hosny

Board member

Prof of Neurology and epileptology at Cairo University. He had his training in epilepsy in the US at the university of Chicago and the Cleveland clinic foundation. He is the secretary of the Egyptian epilepsy association. He served twice as the chair of the East Mediterranean commission (ILAE). Currently he is the vice president of the IBE for the East Mediterranean region. His main interest in Neurology is epilepsy.

Dr. Wassila Taha

MD, RPVI (USA) (Board Member)

Consultant of Angiology & Vascular Ultrasound
General Secretary of EAVLA
Egyptian African Venous & Lymphatic Association Co-Chair of Vein Clinics of Egypt Board Member of ICC International Compression Club Member of UIP education Committee Union Internationale de Phlébologie.

Dr. Taher Abdel Razek

Board Member

A dentist whose journey is as diverse and fascinating as the smiles he’s transformed.
Originally from Alminia born in Cairo, Taher’s early adventures began in Egypt, took a scenic detour to Switzerland, and circled back to the heart of Cairo where he found his calling amidst the historic corridors of Lycée du Caire.

He had a profound desire to fill a crucial gap in Egypt’s healthcare—becoming the dentist Egypt didn’t know it needed At Cairo University’s Dentistry El Kasr El Einy, not only did he dazzle his way to ranking third in his class, but he also embraced the role of Teacher’s Assistant, shaping the minds that would shape the future of dentistry. His thirst for knowledge was unquenchable—diving deep into the realms of replanted teeth and pioneering research on ceramic implants during his master’s.
But Dr. Abdelrazek’s tale doesn’t stop at academia. Opening his private practice was like opening a new chapter where his passion for dentistry and French culture intertwined, creating a unique blend that resonated with fellow doctors and patients alike. Taher became more than a dentist; he became a mentor, guiding several generations of dentists to discover their own paths.
When he’s not wielding dental tools like an artist, Taher can be found with a fishing rod in one hand and a hunting rifle in the other, embracing the serenity of nature. Whether it’s the quiet patience of fishing or the thrill of duck hunting, these hobbies reflect his appreciation for life’s simpler moments and the beauty of the natural world.
Dr. Taher Abdelrazek: a dentist, mentor, and adventurer at heart. His journey from the banks of the Nile to the Swiss Alps and back has shaped a career dedicated to innovation, education, and the well-being of the Egyptian people. And through it all, his love for life, medicine, and dentistry shines as brightly as the smiles he’s crafted over the years.

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Dr. Adel Radwan

Board Member

Dr Adel Radwan is consultant of general surgery and laparoscopic surgery in Health Insurance Organization (EL MOKATAM HOSPITAL)

He attended Kasr Al Ainy Medical school off Cairo University where he earned bachelor degree in Medicine and surgery in 1985 and Master degree of General surgery in 1991 was mentioned very good; After completing his residency at Kasr Al Ainy DR Radwan joined the Health Insurance Organization( El Moktam Hospital) he became consultant of General and Laparoscopic surgery in 2010
Dr Radwan is member of E.A.E.S (European Association of Endoscopin Surgery) since 2008.
He attended all laparoscopic activities in Europe and USA.
Dr Radwan was appointed by the EGYPTIAN Ministry of Foreign Affairs as expert of General and Laparoscopic surgery in African francophone countries. This period added much to his experiences in diverse fields.
He worked in: Gabon, Congo Brazzaville and Burundi.

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Dr. Ahmed Gharib

Board member

A Respiratory Physician and researcher at the National research center in Cairo, Egypt.
He is also a member of the European Respiratory Society, the European Sleep Research Society, the Pan African thoracic Society and the Egyptian Scientific Society of Bronchology. His major clinical and research interest is in airway diseases, interventional diagnostic procedures, sleep related breathing disorders, non invasive ventilation and in finding novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets for these diseases.

Dr. Khaled Abdelaziz Kamal

Board member

Consultant of Clinical Oncology Thoracic and urologic cancers unit Ain Shams Univeristy
Executive director of the Presidential initiative for screening and treatment of malignant tumors.
Medical director of Mersal Cancer Center, part of an NGO dedicated to help cancer patients access recent and innovative therapies.

Dr. Osman Hatem

MBBCh, MSc, MRCP(UK), MD (Board member)

August 2022 – Present Clinical Research Fellow at Imperial College Respiratory Research Unit (ICRRU). Bronchoscopy Fellowship awarded by the BRC. Honorary Clinical Research Fellow at Imperial College London (ICL)

February 2023 – Present Clinical Lecturer of Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt.
January 2020 –February 2023 Assistant Lecturer of Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt.
October 2018 – November 2019 Medical training intern (DFMS) in Pulmonology B department, Lung transplantation unit, Paris DIDEROT (Paris VII) University.
August 2016 – September 2018 Medical resident at Chest and RICU department at Cairo University Hospitals, Kasr Al-Aini
2016 – 2017 Military service, Internal Medicine Trainee at the Chest Hospital “Kobry Al-Kobba”, part of the Egyptian Military Hospitals
2015-2016 House officer in different departments at Cairo University Hospitals, Kasr Al-Aini
September – October 2015 House officer at Respiratory and Internal Medicine department, King’s College Hospital, London, UK
September 2013 Completed a clinical attachment at “L’hopital europeen Georges Pampidou” (HEGP) Cardiology department, Paris FR
July-August 2013 Completed a summer training period in the vector biology research program (July), in bacterial and parasitic diseases research program (August) in US Navy Medical Research Unit (NAMRU-3).
August-September 2012 Completed a period of clinical observation in Respiratory Medicine and Thoracic Surgery at Royal Brompton & Harefield hospital, London UK. Attended student teaching sessions, ward rounds, operating theatres and all other aspects of patient care.
July – August 2011 Completed a placement within the Academic Surgery Unit July and August 2011 in Saint Mary’s hospital as part of the whole experience programme – Imperial College London UK

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Dr. NADA MAGDY ABOU EL DAHAB

Board Member

Obstetrician & Gynecologist Fertility and IVF Specialist MSHRE March 2011-February 2012: house officer in KASR AL AINI hospital, Cairo university.
working 2 months in each of the following: INTERNAL MEDECINE , GENERAL SURGERY, PEDIATRICS , OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGY , CRITICAL CASES AND OPHTHALMOLOGY, EMERGENCY AND ANAESTHESIA

March 2011 working in the obstetric and gynecology department in Al Salam hospital as a registrar.
May 2011: site quality manager, manager representative at Sunrise fertility center.

Maintained quality standards and production consistency by reviewing and approving procedural changes.
Drove company quality standards, supporting external audits and regulatory inspections, and applying feedback to correct deficiencies
Addressed. And implemented corrective actions to resolve customer quality issues across all sites.
Delivered total quality control with effective collaboration between team members and outside vendors.
May2012 till current: fertility and sexual health specialist at sunrise center
Presented information and facts on health conditions and treatment plans to patients
Recorded all medical information, including history, test results, and care plans inpatient records
Assisted in diagnostic and operative Laparoscopies (ovarian cystectomy salpingectomy, ectopic pregnancy , adhesiolysis , pelvic endometriosis.
– Hysteroscopies (Fibroids resection, endometrial polyps, uterine septum)
– Cerculage
-ERPC
Skillfully performs All assisted reproductive procedures (in Vitro Fertilization. intracytoplasmic sperm injection, intrauterine insemination, management of ovarian hyperstymulation and Folliculometry)
Antenatal care clinic. Including high risk pregnancy and recurrent miscarriage clinics
Obstetric and Gynecology ultrasound
January 2019 till Current: Obstetric and gynecology Specialist Wadi EL Nile Hospital | Cairo, Egypt
Delivered exceptional prenatal, natal, and postnatal care to pregnant women.
2021: Staff member school of medicine New Giza university
2022: member of the Egyptian French medical association

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Dr. MAGED LEON

Board Member

DR. MAGED LEON SANAD, FRCS
CONSULTANT VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGEON
school of medicine in Egypt, Kasr EL aini Cairo university.
surgical training in one of the most eminent hospitals the Coptic hospital
most of his training in general and vascular surgery specialty

He headed to the UK to complete my higher surgical training in general and vascular surgery.
End of 1997 when he was appointed Consultant vascular surgeon in Cairo
since 1998 offering his services to his patients in the field of vascular surgery
especially access surgery for renal failure patients, varicose vein surgery with all the recent endovenous approaches in addition to arterial surgery with its open and endovascular modalities.

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Dr. Ahmed Shamel

Board Member

Kasr Al Ainy Hospital, Hospitals of Cairo University: Medical resident at the Obstetrics and Gynecology department (March 2014 – March 2017)

Kasr Al Ainy Hospital, Hospitals of Cairo University, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Department: Medical specialist (June 2017- till June 2019)
Kasr Al Ainy Hospital, Hospitals of Cairo University, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Department: Instructor of the IVF and Infertility Diploma (June 2019- June 2022)
New Giza University, Faculty of Medicine: Assistant lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynecology (September 2017- September 2021)
New Giza University, Faculty of Medicine: Lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynecology (September 2021- till now)
Member of the General Medical Council U.K.: (November 2019 till now)
License to practice in U.K.: (November 2019- till now)
Consultant of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Egyptian medical syndicate): (January 2021- till now)

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Prof. Rabab Maamoum Salama

Board Member

Professor of infectious diseases and hepatogastroenterology – Faculty of Medicine – Cairo University
Senior Consultant of Healthcare Quality and Improvement of Kasr Al Ainy Hospitals – Cairo University

Member of CREES “regional commission of economic and scientific experts of the AUF “University Agency of the Francophonie”
principle instructor of patient safety as well as hospital and quality management for undergraduates in the integrated program of Kasr Al Ainy and main stream .
managerial positions from 2017 till 2023 , from deputy quality manager of one of Kasr Al Ainy hospitals and chief quality officer , deputy director then ending by being senior consultant and director of the executive quality office of Kasr Al Ainy hospitals – Faculty of Medicine – Cairo University , playing a role in our hospitals to change culture , improve performance of employees and implementing compliance to quality standards to ensure patient safety and satisfaction , facility safety and healthcare workers safety . Being a French speaker , I am working as a member of the regional committee of economic and scientific experts of the Francophone agency of universities since 2022 till present .

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