Egypt Children’s Cancer Hospital

Egypt Children's Cancer Hospital
  1. Name of institution: Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357 – Egypt (CCHE)
  2. Type of Programme
    1. Is this a Paediatric Surgical Oncology Programme? Yes
    2. Is this part of a Paediatric General Surgery Programme? No
  3. Duration of Programme:
    Six months. Thereafter, the duration can be longer till the candidate finishes the MD exams and assigned as a consultant.
  4. Hands-on? Yes
  5. Brief description of Programme (Limit 250 words)
    Our institution is the main referral center for paediatric oncology services in Egypt, since its opening in 2007, with a capacity of 300 beds dedicated only to children with tumors. We also accept referrals from nearby countries. The candidates often begin with an orientation of the surgical oncology department and other facilities. The trainees in our center have the opportunity to assist and participate daily in the major and complex operative procedures. The fellows are exposed to the surgical management of liver, renal, and germ cell tumors in addition to neuroblastoma, sarcomas, pancreatic, and chest tumors. Endocrine and rare tumors and minimally invasive procedures are also included in the training program. The trainees also can perform minor surgeries under close supervision and attend the daily surgical clinic. Additionally, they attend weekly tumor board and surgical council. They also participate in the monthly journal club and morbidity and mortality meeting. We always plan to involve our fellows in the research work and solid tumors study teams. Our training program is dedicated to both, junior paediatric surgeons or junior oncology surgeons who would like to be specialized in paediatric surgical oncology.
  6. Application
    Open application – Commencement date: It usually opens at the end of the year
  7. Entry Requirements: Master of Surgery – Previous and recent experience in paediatric surgery or oncological surgery
  8. Funded: No
  9. Programme director or contact person, contact details
    Programme director:
    Dr. Alaa Younes (Head of the Department)
     
    E-mail:
    alaa.younes@57357.org
    Contact persons:
    Dr. Maged ElShafiey (Consultant)
     
    E-mail:
    majed.elshafiey@57357.org
     
    Dr. Gehad Taha Ahmed (Consultant)
     
    E-mail:
    gehad.taha@57357.org
     
    Dr. Ahmed Elgendy (Consultant)
     
    E-mails:
    ahmed.elgendy@med.tanta.edu.eg
     
    ahmed.elgendy@57357.org