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Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) continues its pioneering role in training and qualifying doctors through the Egyptian Fellowship Program — one of the core pillars in developing medical competencies at the institute. Several hospital departments have received accreditation from the Egyptian Fellowship, reflecting the institute’s readiness and ongoing commitment to providing a comprehensive training environment that aligns with national clinical education standards.

In a step that reflects the depth of scientific relations between Egypt and China, and as a continuation of a joint cooperation that has already yielded promising research achievements, Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI) and Wuhan University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at renewing and deepening their academic and research collaboration. The agreement was signed by Prof. Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Director of TBRI, and Prof. Youfeng Yuan, Vice President of Wuhan University, reaffirming both parties’ commitment to expanding cooperation in fields of mutual interest and unifying efforts to confront health challenges, foremost among them the fight against endemic diseases that pose a threat to public health in many developing countries.

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.