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Prof. Dr Ismail Shafik

Education & Career Pathway

Educational Background and Professional Journey

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.Ch.) Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
  • Graduated with honors in December 1993
  • Master’s in General Surgery (M.Sc.)Cairo University
  • Awarded in November 1998, achieving an excellent grade
  • Doctorate in General Surgery (M.D.)Cairo University Completed in May 200

Doctorate in General Surgery (M.D.)

Academic and Leadership Positions

  • Lecturer (2002–2008)General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
  • Assistant Professor (2008–2014)
  • General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
  • Professor (2014–Present)
  • General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University
  • Head of Surgical Emergency Department (2020–2021) Cairo University
  • Head of Pelvic Floor and Colorectal Surgical Department (2021–Present) Cairo University
Prof Dr Ismail Shafik - Colorectal prof surgeon

Experience

Dr. Ismail Shafik serves as a professor of general surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. With over two decades of experience, he is a renowned colorectal surgeon specializing in pelvic floor therapies and colorectal surgical procedures.

Professional Experience

  • Internship (1994–1995) Completed clinical rotations across multiple departments at Cairo University Hospitals, gaining hands-on experience in various medical fields.
  • Surgical Resident (1995–1998) Trained in the Department of General Surgery at Cairo University Hospital, honing surgical skills and patient care expertise.
  • Senior Registrar (1998–1999) Served at the General Surgery Department, Cairo University Hospital, and the National Cancer Institute, managing complex surgical cases.
  • Assistant Lecturer (1999–2002) Engaged in teaching and clinical duties at the General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University Hospital.
  • Lecturer (2002–Present) Provided advanced instruction in general surgery at Cairo University, contributing to the education of future surgeons.
  • Assistant Professor (2008–2014) Held the position at the General Surgery Department, Cairo University, furthering research and teaching in surgical education.
  • Professor (Present)Currently leading in surgical research and education at Cairo University’s Experimental Research Animals House.
  • Head of Surgical Emergency Department (2020–2021)
  • Led the emergency surgical department at Cairo University, managing critical cases and improving patient outcomes.
  • Head of Pelvic Floor and Colorectal Surgical Department (2021–Present)
  • Specializes in colorectal surgery, leading the department in advanced treatment techniques and patient care.

General Secretary of the Mediterranean Society for Pelvic Floor Disorders Congress

Dr. Ismail Shafik has participated in the following MSPFD events that highlight advancements in pelvic floor disorders and colorectal surgery, uniting leading experts globally to exchange innovative research and methodologies

1- 1st Congress: Mediterranean Society of Pelvic Floor Disorders

  • October 24-26, 2002 – Cairo, Egypt

2- Joint Meeting: European Group of Perinatology & Mediterranean Society of Coloproctology

  • March 25-27, 2004 – Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

3- Joint Meeting: Mediterranean Society of Coloproctology & Mediterranean Society of Pelvic Floor Disorders

  • April 6-8, 2006 – Cairo Sheraton Hotel, Egypt

4- 5th Annual Meeting: Mediterranean Society of Pelvic Floor Disorders

  • April 5-7, 2007 – El-Saraya Floating Boat, Cairo, Egypt

5- 6th Annual Meeting: Mediterranean Society of Pelvic Floor Disorders

  • April 3-5, 2008 – Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel, Cairo, Egypt

6- 7th Annual Meeting: Mediterranean Society of Pelvic Floor Disorders & 3rd Joint Meeting of Mediterranean Society of Coloproctology

  • April 9-11, 2009 – Cairo Conference Center (CCC), Fairmont Heliopolis Hotel, Cairo, Egypt

7- 8th Annual Meeting: Mediterranean Society of Pelvic Floor Disorders

  • April 8-10, 2010 – Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Salah El-Din Hall, Cairo, Egypt

8- 9th Annual Meeting: Mediterranean Society of Pelvic Floor Disorders

  • April 24-26, 2014 – Conrad Hotel, Cairo, Egypt

9- 10th Annual Meeting: Mediterranean Society of Pelvic Floor Disorders

  • April 9-11, 2015 – Grand Nile Tower Hotel, Cairo, Egypt

10- 11th Annual Meeting: Mediterranean Society of Pelvic Floor Disorders & Egyptian Society of Colon and Rectum (ESCR)

  • April 21-22, 2016 – Grand Nile Tower Hotel, Cairo, Egypt

11- 12th Annual Meeting: MSPFD & ESCR

  • April 27-28, 2017 – Focus on Recent Advances in Colorectal Surgery

12- 13th Annual Meeting: MSPFD & ESCR

  • April 19-21, 2018 – Highlighting Recent Advances in Colorectal Surgery

13- 14th Annual Meeting: MSPFD & ESCR

  • April 4-6, 2019

14- 15th Annual Meeting: MSPFD & ESCR

  • 2021 – Postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic

15- 16th Annual Meeting: MSPFD & ESCR

  • March 17-19, 2022
Prof Dr Ismail Shafik - Colorectal prof surgeon
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