| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Newgiza University School of Medicine
The Newgiza University School of Medicine aspires to attain a leading position among medical schools in the region and to become a distinguished center for advanced scientific research, committed to graduating physicians who can serve as effective agents of change on the national, regional, and international levels, with an active commitment to impactful community service driven by dedication and passion towards enhancing global healthcare.
Vision
The School of Medicine at Newgiza University aims to produce a distinctive NGU doctor: a scientifically literate, research-informed, patient-minded, and socially responsible professional who can serve the medical needs of individuals and communities both in Egypt and abroad.
Mission
The School of Medicine is committed to providing outstanding medical education capable of graduating competent physicians, dedicated lifelong learners, and innovative researchers, all prepared to assume leadership roles and provide exemplary, patient-centered care. Furthermore, the School fosters scientific research, staying attuned to global developments, and affirms its societal responsibility to engage in meaningful community service.
Governing Values
The success of New Giza University's strategic plan relies upon a set of governing values that guide the behavior of all school students, faculty members, supporting staff, employees, and the administration. The school adopts the governing values of the university, in addition to:
- Objectivity
- Equality
- Transparency
- Diligence and dedication
- Teamwork
Program Structure
The MBBCh program is an integrated program, meaning a deliberate blurring of the boundaries between basic science, clinical science, theory, and practice, and between disciplines. Although delivered in an integrated format, the program includes all the core basic sciences, clinical sciences, practical knowledge, and skills and professional and generic skills required to address the intended learning outcomes.
Program Details
- The program contains 325 credit units (308 compulsory and 17 elective).
- These credit units do not represent only contact hours but the total learning effort required to achieve the learning outcomes, including direct contact hours in classrooms, small groups, and practical classes, workplace-based learning in clinical placements, project work, self-paced learning delivered via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), and self-directed learning.
- A credit unit is estimated to represent 25 hours of study.
Year 1: Introductory Module and Fundamentals of Clinical Science 1
- Introductory Module
- Infection and Defence
- Behavioral Sciences
- Circulation and Breathing
- Fluids, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Year 2: Fundamentals of Clinical Science 2, 3 & Fundamentals of Clinical Science Practice
- Movement and Musculoskeletal Biology
- Endocrine Systems and Regulation
- Neuroscience and Behaviour
- Development, Genetics, and Cancer
- Foundations of Clinical Practice
Year 3: Integrated Clinical Care
- Integrated Clinical Care 1, CVS, Respiratory & Acute Care
- Integrated Clinical Care 2, Care of Surgical Patient, Anaesthetics & General Surgery
- Integrated Clinical Care 2; Endocrinology, Haematology, Nephrology & Neurology
Year 4: The Life Cycle and Community Medicine
- Child Health
- Women's Health
- Family Health, Community Health, Public Health
Year 5: Specialist Practice and Preparation for Practice
- Specialist Senses (Dermatology, ENT & Ophthalmology)
- Oncology and Palliative Care, Care of the Elderly
- Senior Clerkship (Medicine & Surgery)
- Health leadership and innovation
- Preparation for practice
Modules
- Each year contains both horizontal modules (completed within the year) and vertical modules (running through the entire program).
- Some elective modules are available to enrich the program and allow students to pursue an area of personal interest or career-related in-depth.
Internship Program
The Internship Program is a structured, supervised workplace-based training two-year program designed to help interns gain competence in essential clinical skills as well as other professional skills such as communication & teamwork. The program is typically made up of 2-3 month placements in a range of specialties over a period of two years.
Year 1 of the Internship
- Specialty | Duration
- Internal Medicine | 3 months
- General Surgery | 3 months
- Pediatrics | 3 months
- Obstetrics & Gynecology | 3 months
Year 2 of the Internship
- Specialty | Duration
- Anesthesia & Intensive Care | 2 months
- Psychiatry | 2 months
- Emergency Medicine | 2 months
- Family Medicine (Primary Care Settings) | 2 months
- Electives | 4 months
Student Activities
NGU students excel at maintaining a healthy balance between rigorous academics and varied extracurricular activities. Likewise, NGU supports its students in this arduous but fruitful endeavor. While these activities are numerous, highlighted below are only a few examples:
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases- Egyptian Society for Liver Cancer Connect meeting
- Egyptian Ophthalmological Society
- Breast Cancer Awareness in Cooperation with Baheya Foundation
- Internal Medicine Scientific Club (IMSC)
Research
Research labs:
- Genomics and Proteomics Lab
- Cell Culture's Lab
- Lab for Animal Studies
- Tissue Microarray and Immunohistochemistry Lab
Grants and Scientific Activities Office: The School of Medicine has established a Grants and scientific activities office at 2022 that has its own separate entity that is only responsible for research-related activities.
Publications
SOM Journal Publications (2016- August 2025) listed as follows:
- Impact of tailored diabetes education on adherence and glycemic control in children and adolescents on continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, prospective interventional study in a tertiary center Hassan, M., ElHelaly, M., Badawi, N. et al. BMC Pediatr 25, 670 (2025).
- Development and Implementation of the International AIDA Network Castleman's Disease Registry." Vitale, Antonio, et al. (2025). Frontiers in Medicine 12: 1-13. ... (50 publications listed)
Conferences
- MENA Congress for Rare Diseases 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- 403P: Impact of healthcare disparities, specialized care, and socioeconomic factors on Duchenne muscular dystrophy patient outcomes: insights from an Egyptian referral center; WMS 2025 Congress, in Vienna Austria 2025.
- World Muscle Society 2024 Meeting, October 2024, Prague, Czech Republic. ... (14 conferences listed)
Community Services
NGU- SOM, as an Egyptian university, aspires to lead in all aspects including community and environmental awareness, while valuing the importance of social responsibility as an integral part of medical education. The school has a number of bodies that serve the community and develop the environment.
Alumni
The Alumni Office at the School of Medicine, Newgiza University, supports ongoing learning and professional development for its graduates. The office provides resources for medical-related courses and certifications, including online platforms such as FutureLearn, Harvard Medical School Online Learning, and OpenWHO.
Career Development Office
The Career Development Office (CDO) at the School of Medicine, Newgiza University, organized an online seminar on Medical Liability Law, discussing its key provisions, implementation challenges, and impact on daily medical practice. The CDO also hosts career pathway guidance events, providing students with insights into various medical specialties and career options.
Student Support
The student support team serves the undergraduate student community through group and individual meetings, offering regular support, intensive support, and psychological support. The team also provides revisiting part of the syllabus for late admissions, transfer students, and those who miss coursework with a valid excuse.
Quality Assurance and Monitoring of Teaching
The Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) at the School of Medicine, Newgiza University, supports a culture of total quality management, ensuring that standards and guidelines within the teaching, learning, and assessment processes are implemented. The unit targets the identification of good practices as well as deficiencies and obstacles, working on performance follow-up, suggestions for development and enhancement, staff development, and the systematic review and development of processes, policies, strategies, and priorities to support continuing improvement.
Tuition Fees and Deadlines
The School of Medicine tuition fees for the academic year are EGP 294,000 + 1,000 USD for Egyptian students. The deadline for the academic year 2025/2026 will be announced soon.
Faculty Members' Profiles
The School of Medicine has a diverse faculty with expertise in various fields, including:
- Dr. Lamia Mohsen, Dean of the School of Medicine
- Dr. Nadida Mohamed Abdel Hamid Gohar, Vice Dean of Student Affairs and Education
- Dr. Dina Nabih Kamel Boulos, Vice Dean of Environmental Affairs and Community Service
- Dr. Ahmed Ihab Abdelaziz Fahmy, Vice Dean of Research and Graduate Studies
- Dr. Rania Gamal Eldin, Director of Quality Assurance Unit
- Dr. Waleed Abd EL Hamid Hassan, Medical Program Manager
- Dr. Mohamed Hafez, Head of Anatomy & Embryology Department
- Dr. Safaa Sharrah, Head of Physiology Department
- Dr. Magda I. Assaf, Head of Pathological Sciences Department
- Dr. Mona Roushdy, Head of Internal Medicine and its Divisions
- Dr. Hesham Amer, Head of General Surgery and its Divisions
- Dr. Sarah Mohamed Hassan, Head of Obstetrics & Gynecology Department
- Dr. Lubna Fawaz, Head of Pediatrics Department
- Dr. Nora Badawi, Head of Curriculum Committee
- Dr. Azza Zohdy, Head of Assessment Committee
- Dr. Omneya Kamel, Academic Student Support Coordinator
- Dr. Maie Hilmy, Mental Health Support Coordinator
- Dr. Mohamed Abdel Gawad, Career Development and CME Office Coordinator
- Dr. Sherif Essam, Academic Advisory Coordinator
- Dr. Heba S. Omar, Year One Lead
- Dr. El Shaimaa Ahmed Fahmy Abo Elkomsan, Year Two Lead
- Dr. Dina Fawzy El-Yasergy, Year Three Lead
- Dr. Basma Mohamed Shehata, Year Four Lead
- Dr. Hend A. M. Attia, Year Five Lead