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Under the patronage of Prof. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute and Chairman of the Board, the Training Unit at the institute has announced the start of its summer internship program for medical students and fresh graduates. The program is accredited by the American Association for Continuing Education under the credit hours system.

Despite its strategic location on the Nile and its long-standing association with schistosomiasis treatment, few are aware that the Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) stands among the leading medical and research centers in the Middle East and Africa. Operating under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the institute is equipped with 300 beds, five operating theatres, and offers 24/7 care in advanced specialties such as hepatology, gastroenterology, and nephrology. TBRI collaborates with international entities including the World Health Organization and the European Commission, offering advanced postgraduate degrees to students from across Africa and Asia. The institute depends on community support to secure modern medical equipment and vital medications beyond the scope of its official funding—making it a model institution worthy of national and international recognition

The protocol aims to establish collaboration between Theodor Bilharz Research Institute and the Faculty of Medicine – Mansoura National University to nurture a new generation of researchers in the medical and health fields. The objective is to promote scientific advancement without compromising environmental factors. As the largest institute of its kind in Egypt and the region specializing in scientific research, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, together with the Faculty of Medicine, possesses the training and research tools necessary to achieve this goal. The protocol seeks to prepare distinguished young individuals equipped with the knowledge and specialized skills needed within a framework of equality, mutual cooperation, and the exchange of privileges between both parties.

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), received Dr. Walid El-Zawawy, Secretary of the Council of Research Centers, Institutes, and Authorities, during his field visit to the institute, which took place on the sidelines of his attendance at the TBRI Board of Directors meeting. During the visit, Dr. Abdel Aziz accompanied Dr. El-Zawawy on an extensive tour of several departments and units that have recently undergone comprehensive development. These included the operating theaters and the organ transplantation unit, which has been reopened after undergoing major upgrades aimed at enhancing medical performance and providing advanced therapeutic services. The visit also covered the internal medicine and surgical intensive care units, which have been equipped according to the latest medical systems and technologies to improve operational efficiency and service quality, ensuring the highest standards of healthcare for patients.

As part of the efforts to strengthen scientific and research collaboration between academic institutions and research centers, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) has signed a joint cooperation protocol with the Faculty of Medicine – Mansoura National University. The agreement is intended to support research, training, and specialized medical education.