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Prof. Mamdouh Aboulhassan
Founder & Scientific Director of Cairo Cleft Course
Director of Cleft Lip and Palate Center (Nile Cleft Center)
Dr. Hatem El Shazly
Founder & Scientific Lead of MAXLUX
Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Karnak International Hospital
1- International Expertise & Knowledge Sharing
By hosting distinguished experts from across the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, the course serves as a hub for exchanging knowledge and embracing the most advanced scientific approaches. Its multidisciplinary framework integrates Pediatric Plastic surgeons, Orthodontists, Pediatricians, Pediatric Nutritionists, Anesthesiologists, ENT, speech pathologists, Audiologists, psychologists and cranio-maxillo-facial surgeons.
2. Patient & Family Empowerment
Beyond training surgeons, the Cairo Cleft Course prioritizes educating patients and their families. From treatment planning and surgical preparation to post-operative care and long-term support, the program ensures families are guided throughout the entire journey of recovery.
3. Global Collaboration & Standards
Through strong international partnerships, the Cairo Cleft Course promotes collaboration between leading surgical schools and societies. Its ultimate goal is to establish unified treatment protocols that achieve the highest standards of care and deliver better outcomes for children worldwide.
4. Community Responsibility
The Cairo Cleft Course also carries a strong sense of community responsibility. By working with local and international NGOs and global institutions, the course is dedicated to providing state-of-excellence care free of charge for patients in need. This mission is reflected through medical outreach convoys and the establishment of satellite centers, ensuring that high-quality care reaches patients wherever they are.