Where Science Meets Humanity
School of
Medicine
With a curriculum rooted in scientific rigor, early clinical exposure, and research opportunities, students develop the knowledge, empathy, and confidence required to make an impact in both clinical and academic medical careers.
The School of Medicine at the University of East Capital
stands as a pillar of academic excellence, clinical competence, and medical innovation. We are committed to educating compassionate, skilled, and forward-thinking physicians who can address the health challenges of today and shape the future of medicine across Egypt and beyond.
Academic Philosophy
We believe that medicine is not just a profession — it’s a calling. Our approach to medical education integrates:
A systems-based and case-driven curriculum
Ethics, professionalism, and lifelong learning
Community-focused primary healthcare
Clinical experience starting from the early years of study
Our faculty nurtures critical thinkers who are not only healers, but leaders and innovators in healthcare.
Departments & Specializations
The Faculty of Medicine offers an integrated, interdisciplinary structure with departments covering the full spectrum of pre-clinical and clinical sciences:
Department of Anatomy & Embryology
Foundational knowledge of human structure and development, essential for surgical and clinical practice.
Department of Histology & Cell Biology
Microscopic anatomy of tissues and cells, linking structure to function.
Department of Medical Physiology
Understanding the function of body systems in health and how they adapt in disease.
Department of Medical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Genetics
Core molecular sciences that underpin diagnostic medicine and personalized therapy.
Department of Pathology
Investigates disease processes, from cellular injury to complex systemic disorders.
Department of Clinical Pharmacology
Covers safe and effective drug use in clinical settings, with a focus on dosing, interactions, and patient-specific factors.
Department of Medical Microbiology – Immunology – Parasitology
Teaches infection control, vaccine science, and the role of immunity in health and disease — essential for infectious disease specialists.
Additional clinical departments (internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, etc.) are delivered in collaboration with partner hospitals.
What You'll Experience
- Clinical training in teaching hospitals from Year 3
- Simulation-based learning using mannequins and patient actors
- Anatomy dissection and virtual lab integration
- Problem-solving tutorials and student-led case conferences
- Research involvement in public health, diagnostics, and treatment innovation
- Community outreach through mobile clinics and awareness campaigns
Career Pathways
Graduates of the Faculty of Medicine are fully qualified for a wide range of paths:
Clinical practice in hospitals and private clinics
Global health and NGO work
Academic and biomedical research
Residency and postgraduate specialization (internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, etc.)
Public health policy, hospital management, and medical consultancy
Job titles include:
- General Practitioner
- Resident Physician
- Research Associate
- Hospital Administrator
- Medical Lecturer or Public Health Specialist
