Prof. Nabil Lotfy Dowidar - Alexandria University

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CURRICULUM VITAE
Nabil Lotfy Dowidar
9 Abdel Hamid El Deeb Street, Tharwat, Alexandria, Egypt
Telephone: + 20 (010) 538 3440
Fax: + 20 (03) 480 5688
Date of birth: 11 January 1959
EDUCATION
EGC, Alexandria, Egypt 1965-72
Kinna Secondary School, Kinna, Sweden 1972-73
Gamal Abd El Nasr School, Alexandria, Egypt 1973-75
El Nasria School, Alexandria, Egypt 1975-76
Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt 1976-82
QUALIFICATIONS
Sanaweya-Ama (Egyptian university entrance exam) 1976
MBBCh 1982
Master of Surgery MChAlex 1986
Doctor of Surgery DrChAlex 1995
WORK EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Assistant, University of North Carolina, USA 1977
Internship, Alexandria University Hospitals 1983-84
Resident of Surgery, Alexandria University Hospitals 1984-87
Assistant Lecturer of Surgery, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria 1987-89
1991-95
Research Fellow, University Department of Surgery, Copenhagen 1989-91
Lecturer of Surgery, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria 1996-98
2000-01
Honorary Specialist Registrar, University Department of Surgery, Edinburgh 1998-00
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria 2001-06
Professor of Surgery, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria 2006-date
THESES
Dowidar N. The value of early endoscopy in the diagnosis of acute upper gastrointestinal
haemorrhage. (Thesis for Master's Degree in Surgery - 1986)
Dowidar N. Infectious complications of endoscopic biliary endoprostheses. (Thesis for Doctor's
Degree in Surgery - 1991)
ARTICLES – Original Research
Dowidar N, Moesgaard F, Matzen P. Clogging and other complications of endoscopic biliary
endoprostheses. Scand J Gastroenterol 1991;26:1132-6.
Dowidar N, Kolmos H, Lyon H, Matzen P. Clogging of biliary endoprostheses. A morphological and
bacteriological study. Scand J Gastroenterol 1991;26:1137-44.
Dowidar N, Kolmos H, Matzen P. Experimental clogging of biliary endoprostheses. Role of
bacteria, endoprostheses material, and design. Scand J Gastroenterol 1992;27:77-80.
Dessouki A, Abou-Rayah F, Hafez A, Dowidar N. Long-term injection sclerosis for oesophageal varices.
Bull Alex Fac Med 1993;29:397-402.
Abou-Rayah F, Hafez A, Fawzy R, Dowidar N. Accuracy of ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde
cholangio-pancreatography in the diagnosis of pancreatic and biliary disease. J Med Res Instit
1996;17:40-8.
Hafez A, Dowidar N, Abdel-Baki M, El-Akkary E. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among
patients undergoing endoscopy. J Med Res Instit 1997;18:1-12.
Mekky F, Hafez A, Diba M, El-Sawaf G, Dowidar N, Anwar M. Bacteraemia following ERCP. J Med
Res Instit 1997;18:53-63.
Dowidar N, El-Sayed A, Abdel-Baki M. Sonographic findings in patients undergoing injection
sclerotherapy of oesophageal varices before and after variceal eradication. J Med Res Instit
1998;19:1-14.
El-Akkary E, Dowidar N, Abdel-Baky M, Hafez A. Colorectal polyps: Clinical presentation,
pathology and management. J Med Res Instit 1998;19:55-60.

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Dowidar N, Sabry L. Hypoxia during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. A place for
oxygen therapy. J Med Res Instit 1999;20:69-75.
Dowidar N, El-Sayad M, Osman M, Salem A. Endoscopic therapy of fascioliasis resistant to oral
therapy. Gastrointest Endosc 1999;50:345-51.
Dowidar N, Abou-Deeba M, Hafez A. Weekly versus biweekly injection sclerotherapy of
oesophageal varices. A randomized controlled clinical trial. Bull Alex Fac Med 1999;35:297-303.
Abou-Deeba M Dowidar N, Hafez A. Age, gender and pathology related alterations in anorectal
motility among patients with minor anal surgical conditions. Alex Med J 2000;42:152-168.
Anwar M, Abou-Beeba M, Kotb M, Awad E, Shokiban H, Dowidar N, Rashad T, Beshara F. Small
diameter partial portacaval shunts SDPPCS: Short term efficacy and outcome. J Med Res Instit
2000;21:163-82.
Watchhorn TM, Waddell I, Dowidar N, Ross JA. Proteolysis-inducing factor regulates hepatic gene
expression via transcription factor NF-(kappa)B and STAT3. FASEB J 2001:15:562-4.
Moses A, Dowidar N, Holloway B, Waddell I, Fearon KC, Ross JA. Leptin and its relation to weight
loss, ob gene expression and the acute phase response in surgical patients. Br J Surg
2001;88:588-93.
Dowidar N. Critical appraisal of research on portal hypertension. EJS 2001;20:716-21.
Dowidar N, Hafez A. Endoscopic sclerotherapy of oesophageal varices due to hepatosplenic
schistosomiasis. A randomized controlled trial evaluating effect of slcerosant concentration. J
Egypt Soc Paraistol 2002;32:537-49.
Abdel Baki M, Dowidar N, Hafez A, Abdel Kawi M, Abdel Salam M. Risk factors for anastomotic
leakage after stapled colorectal surgery. A retrospective and prospective study. J Med Res Instit.
2003;24:169-77.
Fayed W, Dowidar N, Talha A, Hafez A, Abdel Salam M. Bascom’s procedure versus primary
closure for the treatment of primary sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus. A randomized study. J Med
Res Instit.2004,25:169-77.
Dowidar N, Ebada A, Abou Rayah F, Aboul-Soud M. Pile suture techniques for the treatment of
haemorrhoids versus ligation excision haemorrhoidectomy. A randomized trial evaluating clinical
effects and anal sphincter manometry. EJS. 2004;23:159-66.
Dowidar N, Anwar M, Awad E, Abou Raya F, Mekky F. A prospective study of predictors and
causes of post-cholecystectomy pain. EJS. 2004;23:250-7.
Dowidar N, El-Bahrawy A, Gawish I, Abou Deeba M, Fadali G. Staging laparoscopy and peritoneal
cytology in the definitive management of patients with periampullay and pancreatic body and tail
tumours. EJS. 2004;23:317-23.
Dowidar N. Multimodal management of bile duct injuries and its impact on quality of life. EJS.
2005;24:8-14.
Dowidar N. A working algorithm for the management of tumours of the ampulla of Vater. EJS.
2005;24:46-51.
Abou Diba, Dowidar N, Ramadan M, El-Kalaawy M, E-Rowainy M. Fast track surgery for optimizing
standard postoperative surgical care. J Med Res Instit.2005,26:132-7.
Dowidar N, Anwar M, Awad E, Abou Raya F, Mekky F. Gallbaldder contractility and sphincter of
Oddi motility in patients with cholecystolithiasis and their contribution to associated symptoms. J
Med Res Instit. 2005;26:149-54.
Watchorn TM, Dowidar N, Dejong CH, Waddell ID, Garden OJ, Ross JA. The cachectic mediator
proteolysis inducing factor activates NF-kappaB and STAT3 in human Kupffer cells and
monocytes. Int J Oncol. 2005;27:1105-11.
Dowidar N, Hafez A. Endoscopic sclerotherapy of oesophageal varices due to hepatosplenic
schistosomiasis. A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of adjuvant propranolol
therapy. J Egypt Soc Paraistol. 2005;35:773-86.
Wheelhouse N, Dowidar N, Dejong CH, Garden OJ, Powel JJ, Barber MD, Snagster K, Maingay
JP, Ross JA. The effects of macrophage migratory inhibitory factor on acute phase protein
production in primary hepatocytes. Int J Mol Med. 2006;18:957-61.
ARTICLES – Educational
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A.. How to write a research proposal. EJS 2002;21:809-11.
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A.. Research Design. EJS. 2002;21:1027-31.
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A., Hazem A. Clinical trials. EJS. 2003;22:7-12.
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A., Hazem A. Sample size. EJS. 2003;22:111-4.
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A., Hazem A. Exploratory data analysis. EJS. 2003;22:217-
22.
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A., Hazem A. Choosing a statistical test. EJS. 2003;22:321-
3.
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A., Hazem A. Tips on writing a scientific paper. EJS.

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2004;23:5-8.
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A., Hazem A. Tips on tables and graphs. EJS. 2004;23:119-
25.
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A., Hazem A. Tips on references. EJS. 2004;23:219-25.
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A., Hazem A. How to present a paper at a scientific meeting.
EJS. 2004;23:311-16.
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A., Hazem A. How to read a surgical scientific paper. EJS.
2005;24:1-3.
Dowidar N. Quality assurance in higher education. EJS. 2005;24:52-55.
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A., Hazem A. How to appraise an article on surgical therapy.
EJS. 2005;24:60-4.
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A., Hazem A. How to appraise an article on diagnosis. EJS.
2005;24:123-6.
Dowidar N. Quality Assurance in Higher Education. J Med Res Inst. 2005;26:197-200.
Rateb S, Dowidar N, Farid M, Hussein A., Hazem A. How to appraise a review article. EJS.
2005;24:175-7.
Dowidar N, Hazem A, Rateb S, Farid M, Hussein A.. Introduction to clinical audit. EJS. 2006;25:.5-
9.
Dowidar N, Hazem A, Rateb S, Farid M, Hussein A. Truth telling. EJS. 2006;25:11-4.
Dowidar N, Hazem A, Rateb S, Farid M, Hussein A.. How to choose an audit topic. EJS.
2006;25:.78-81.
Dowidar N, Hazem A, Rateb S, Farid M, Hussein A. Consent. EJS. 2006;25:83-5.
Dowidar N, Hazem A, Rateb S, Farid M, Hussein A.. Audit objectives and standards. EJS.
2006;25:.127-31.
Dowidar N, Hazem A, Rateb S, Farid M, Hussein A. Disclosure. EJS. 2006;25:136-6.
Dowidar N, Hazem A, Rateb S, Farid M, Hussein A. How to select an audit sample. EJS.
2006;25:.183-86.
Dowidar N, Hazem A, Rateb S, Farid M, Hussein A.. Capacity. EJS. 2006;25:188-91.
Dowidar N, Hazem A, Rateb S, Farid M, Hussein A. Audit design. EJS. 2007;26:1-5.
Dowidar N, Hazem A, Rateb S, Farid M, Hussein A.. Making change. EJS. 2007;26:…….
PUBLICATIONS
Hafez A, Dowidar N. Principles of upper GI endoscopy, 1996.
Hafez A, Dowidar N. Principles of endoscopy nursing, 1997.
Hussein A, Dowidar N. Guidelines for postgraduate studies and medical research, 1998.
Dowidar N. Recent trends in the management of cancer of the head of the pancreas, 2001.
Dowidar N. ABC of Endoscopy, 2002-6.
EGSSR. Pocket guide to surgical research, 2002
EGSSR. Pocket guide to oral presentations, 2002.
EGSSR. Pocket guide to intestinal anastomosis, 2003.
EGSSR. Pocket guide to evidence-based surgery, 2003.
EGSSR. Pocket guide to medical writing, 2004.
Dowidar N. Clinical Audit . 2007.
THESES SUPERVISION
Master Degree
El-Assar N. Evaluation of rapid immunoassay test in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection
(Surgery - 1998).
Hemdan H. Evaluation of pre-peritoneal approach with the use of prolene mesh for the repair of
primary indirect inguinal hernia (Surgery - 1999).
Ebada A. Pile suture technique for the treatment of haemorrhoids versus ligation excision
haemorrhoidectomy: A randomized trial evaluating clinical effects aad anal sphincter manometry
(Surgery - 2002).
El-Kady W. A study for detection of axillary and non-axillary sentinel lymph nodes in operable breast
cancer using patent blue dye. (Surgery - 2002).
Bahrawy A. Diagnostic laparoscopy and peritoneal cytology in periampullary and pancreatic tumours.
(Surgery - 2004).
Mostafah A. Fast track surgery to accelerate recovery after open cholecystectomy. (Surgery - 2005 )
Shady. Comparative study between videoendoscopic multiple rubber band ligation and multiple rubber
band ligation using Baron’s technique in treatment of haemorrhoidal disease. (Surgery - 2006 )
Doctor Degree

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Anwar M. Gall bladder and sphincter of Oddi motility in gall stone disease (Surgery - 2004).
El-Afandy N. Efficacy of some new methods for diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection.
(Microbiology - 2005).
Farouk A. Study of the effect of endoscopic injection sclerotherapy of bleeding oesophageal
varices on oesophageal motility and 24 hour pH monitoring. (Surgery - ).
Abdel Kareem. Construction and evaluation of an equation for prediction of the presence of
common bile duct stones in gall stone disease patients. (Surgery - ).
Talha A. Prospective randomized study of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and anterior partial
fundoplication. (Surgery - ).
Radwan Y. Vascular density of primary breast cancer in prediction of loco-regional and systemic
metastasis in operable breast cancer patients. (Surgery - ).
THESES EXAMINATION
Master Degree
Abdel Haleem W. Facial nerve injury after parotidectomy.
Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, 2002.
Abou Youssef R. Impact of esophageal variceal injection sclerotherapy on the cardiopulmonary
haemodynamics.
Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, 2002.
CT head and neck tumours.
TRAM flap
Laparoscopy
Hegazy M. Retrospective and prospective study for cases of cancer stomach in the surgical
gastroenterology unit in the Main Alexandria University Hospital.
Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, 2004.
Ramadan A. Ultrastructural study of gastroduodenal complex cells in serum level gastrin in
schistosomal portal gastropathy.
Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, 2004.
El-Hady. Comparative study between ethanolamine oleate and chromated glycerine in controlling
acute variceal bleeding by endoscopic injection sclerotherapy.
Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, 2005.
Oral feeding
Mosallam R. Physicians and managers’ view on medical error and safety culture at general
hospitals in Alexandria.
Hospital Administartaion. High Institute of Public Health. 2007
MEDICAL COURSES ATTENDED
Advanced Course in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
(March 1989, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen)
Basic Techniques for Manometric Testing and pH Testing.
(November 1996, Rocky Mountain Motility Center, Denver, Colorado, USA)
Basic Techniques of Anorectal Manometry.
(November 1996, Rocky Mountain Motility Center, Denver, Colorado, USA)
Trends in Medical Education.
(September 1997, Centre for Medical Education, University of Dundee, Scotland)
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery.
(November 1998, Surgical Masterclasses, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh)
Symposium on Minimum Access Surgery.
(March 1999, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Nursing in Egypt: practice, education, and empowerment. British Council. 1998-2001.
Research skills enhancement project. Italian Co-operation. Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - 2007
Ministry of Health professional development project. Italian Co-operation. Italian Ministry of Foreign
Affairs - 2007
MEDICAL COURSES AND WORKSHOPS ORGANIZATION
Principles of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Training Course.
(Annual course, 1996-date, Endoscopy Unit, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria)
The First Workshop on GI Motility.
(July 1997, Endoscopy Unit, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria)
Principles of Medical Research Workshop

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(April 1998, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria)
Principles of Research in Medicine Workshop in collaboration with the WHO.
(September 1998, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria)
Principles of Surgical Research Workshop.
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(February 2002, Annual Meeting, Egyptian Society of Surgeons, Le Meridian Pyramids, Giza, Egypt)
Principles of Surgical Research Workshop.
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(May 2002, Military Medical Academy, Cairo, Egypt)
The Art of Presentation
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(September 2002, Annual Summer Meeting, Egyptian Society of Surgeons, Sheraton Monatzah,
Alexandria, Egypt)
Principles of Surgical Research Workshop.
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(December 2002, Annual Meeting, Pan Arab Association of Surgeons, Kuwait)
Intestinal Anastomosis Skills Workshop I.
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(February 2003, Annual Meeting, Egyptian Society of Surgeons, Le Meridian Pyramids, Giza, Egypt)
Evidence Based-Surgery Workshop.
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(September 2003, Annual Summer Meeting, Egyptian Society of Surgeons, Sheraton Montazah,
Alexandria, Egypt)
Intestinal Anastomosis Skills Workshop.
Medical Technology Centre, Medical Research Institute
(October 2003, Alexandra, Egypt)
Principles of Medical Research Workshop.
Medical Technology Centre, Medical Research Institute
(October 2003, Alexandra, Egypt)
Intestinal Anastomosis Skills Workshop II.
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(February 2004, Annual Meeting, Egyptian Society of Surgeons, Le Meridian Pyramids, Giza, Egypt)
Principles of Medical Research Workshop.
Medical Technology Centre, Medical Research Institute
( April 2004, Alexandra, Egypt)
Principles of Surgical Research
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(July 2004, Lybian Board, Benghazi, Lybia)
Handling Medical Data Workshop
Medical Technology Centre, Medical Research Institute
(August 2004, Alexandra, Egypt)
Intestinal Anastomosis Skills Workshop.
Kar Younis Faculty of Medicine
(2004, Benghazi, Lybia)
Medical Writing for Publication.
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(September 2004, Annual Summer Meeting, Egyptian Society of Surgeons, Palestine Hotel,
Alexandria, Egypt)
Intestinal Anastomosis Skills Workshop III.
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(October 2004, New Kasr El-Aini Teaching Hospital, Cairo, Egypt)
Evidence-Based Medicine Workshop
Medical Technology Centre, Medical Research Institute
(December 2004, Alexandra, Egypt)
Hernia
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(February 2005, Ahmed Maher Teaching Hospital, Cairo, Egypt)
Principles of Scientific Research Workshop.
Medical Technology Centre, Medical Research Institute
(April 2005, Alexandra, Egypt)
Analysis of research results.
Medical Technology Centre, Medical Research Institute
(August 2005, Alexandra, Egypt)

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Surgical Audit
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(September 2005, 23 rd Annual Summer Meeting, Egyptian Society of Surgeons, Palestine Hotel,
Alexandria, Egypt)
Evidence Based Medicine Workshop.
Medical Technology Centre, Medical Research Institute
(November 2005, Alexandra, Egypt)
Intestinal Anastomosis Skills Workshop.
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(February 2006, New Kasr El-Aini Teaching Hospital, Cairo, Egypt)
Principles of Medical Research
Kar Younis Faculty of Medicine
(February 2006, Benghazi, Libya)
Medical Audit and Evidence-Based Medicine
Kar Younis Faculty of Medicine
(March 2006, Benghazi, Libya)
Intestinal Anastomosis Skills Workshop.
Libyan Surgeons Society 13 th Annual Conference
(May 2006, Tripoli, Libya)
Principles of Research
Medical Technology Centre, Medical Research Institute
(June 2006, Alexandra, Egypt)
Analysis of Research Results
Medical Technology Centre, Medical Research Institute
(August 2006, Alexandra, Egypt)
Surgical Ethics
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(September 2006, 24 th Annual Summer Meeting, Egyptian Society of Surgeons, Palestine Hotel,
Alexandria, Egypt)
Essential Surgical Skills
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(February 2007, Aswan Insurance Hospital, Aswan, Egypt)
Clinical audit
National Training Centre, Ministry of Health
(February 2007, Cairo, Egypt)
Essential Surgical Skills
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research
(April 2007, Tanta Insurance Hospital, Tanta, Egypt)
Principles of Medical Research
Medical Technology Centre, Medical Research Institute
(January 2007, Alexandria, Egypt)
Clinical Audit
Medical Technology Centre, Medical Research Institute
(April 2007, Alexandria, Egypt)
Research methodology and proposal writing
Medical Technology Centre, Medical Research Institute
(May 2007, Alexandria, Egypt)
SYMPOSIA ORGANIZATION
Symposium on Gastrointestinal Motility
(1998, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria, Egypt)
Symposium on Infection Control in collaboration with the Faculty of Health - University of Central
Lancashire, Faculty of Nursing - University of Alexandria, High Institute of Public Health - University of
Alexandria, Infection Control Committee - Main University Hospital.
(May 2001, Medical Research Institute)
Symposium on the management of gastro-esophageal reflux.
(January 2004, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria, Egypt)
NURSING COURSES AND NURSING WORKSHOPS ORGANIZATION
The First Workshop on Endoscopy Nursing
(June 1997, Endoscopy Unit, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria in collaboration with
Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK)
Endoscopy Nursing Training Course

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(Biannual course, 1998-date, Endoscopy Unit, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria)
The First Workshop on Care of Ostomy Patients for Nurses
(September 1998, El Madinah El Tebiah Hospital, Alexandria)
The First, Second, Third Workshop on Renal Dialysis Nursing
(February & July 1999, February 2000, Renal Dialysis Unit, Medical Research Institute, University of
Alexandria in collaboration with Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK)
The First, Second, Third Workshop on Operating Theatre Nursing
(February & July 1999, February 2000 Department of Surgery, Medical Research Institute, University of
Alexandria in collaboration with Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK)
The First Workshop on Coronary Care Nursing
(July 1999, Coronary Care Unit, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria in collaboration
with Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK)
The First Workshop on Post-Operative Recovery Nursing
(July 1999, Department of Surgery, Medical Research Institute, University of Alexandria in collaboration
with Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK)
WORKSHOP PARTICIPATION
Workshop on the Development of Specialized Nursing Diplomas
(March 2002, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alexandria, Egyt))
Workshop on World Standards for Writing Medical Research.
(May 2003, Academy of Scientific Research & Technology in collaboration with the World Health
Organization, Cairo, Egypt)
Workshop on Strategic Management in Healthcare Organizations
(January 2004, New Kasr El-Aini Teaching Hospital, Cairo, Egypt)
Workshop on Decision Making for Managers
( 2004, New Kasr El-Aini Teaching Hospital, Cairo, Egypt)
Time and Work Pressure Management.
(March 2005, FLDP Centre, University of Alexandria, Egypt)
Profession Ethics
(April 2005, FLDP Centre, University of Alexandria, Egypt)
Management Skills
(July 2005, FLDP Centre, University of Alexandria, Egypt)
Modern Trends in Teaching
(July 2005, FLDP Centre, University of Alexandria, Egypt)
Teaching Evaluation
(December 2005, FLDP Centre, University of Alexandria, Egypt)
Credit Hour System
(December 2005, FLDP Centre, University of Alexandria, Egypt)
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Dowidar N. Why do biliary endoprostheses clog? (oral presentation). The 24th Scandinavian
Conference on Gastroenterology and the 15th Scandinavian Meeting on Gastrointestinal
Endoscopy, Aalborg, Denmark (5-8 June 1991).
Dowidar N. Endoscopic biliary drainage (oral presentation). International Association of Surgeons,
Cairo, Egypt (16-21 November 1992).
Dowidar N. Endoscopic biliary stenting for the management of large bile duct stones (oral
presentation). Egyptian Society of Gastroenterology and Egyptian Society of Ultrasonography,
Cairo, Egypt (28-30 December 1992).
Dowidar N. Problems with endoscopic biliary stents (poster presentation). Egyptian Society of
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Cairo, Egypt (10-13 April 1995).
Dowidar N. Endoscopic biliary stenting: the Alexandria Medical Research Institute experience with
61 patients (oral presentation). Egyptian Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Cairo, Egypt (8-11
April 1996).
Dowidar N. Endoscopic stenting for malignant biliary obstruction: the Alexandria Medical Research
Institute experience with 89 patients (oral presentation). Egyptian Society of Surgery, Alexandria,
Egypt (16-18 October 1996).
Dowidar N. The Medical Research Institute experience in secondary prophylaxis of bleeding
oesophageal varices: the endoscopic way (oral presentation). Medical Research Institute,
Alexandria, Egypt (26-27 October 1996).
Dowidar N, Osman M, El Sayad M, Salem A. Endoscopic therapy of resistant fascioliasis (oral
presentation). Egyptian Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Cairo, Egypt (17-20 March 1997).
Dowidar N, Hafez A. Effect of band ligation on injection sclerosis of bleeding oesophageal varices.
Early results of a randomized study (oral presentation). International Conference on Infectious

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Diseases and Public Health. Alexandria, Egypt, (October 1997).
Kandil S, Dowidar N. How to develop a curriculum for postgraduate studies? (oral presentation).
Postgraduate Studies and Research Conference. Alexandria, Egypt (February 1998).
Hussein A, Dowidar N, Gaweesh S. The Effect of the Current Undergraduate Curriculum on
Postgraduate Studies and Research (poster). Postgraduate Studies and Research Conference.
Alexandria, Egypt (February 1998).
Dowidar N. Study guides (oral presentation).Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt (April 1998).
Dowidar N, Dejong CHC, Fearon KCH, Garden OJ, Ross JA. Effect of leptin on human hepatocyte
c-reactive protein production. (oral presentation). Surgical Research Society of Great Britain and
Ireland, London, UK (December 1999).
Skibinski G, Dowidar N, Dejong CHC, Fearon KCH, Garden OJ, James K, Ross JA. Evaluation
of precision-cut human liver slices as a model to study hepatic cytokine production and
metabolism. (oral presentation). Dutch Society of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and
Gastrointestinal Surgery, Veldhoven, Holland (March 2000).
Dowidar N, Dejong CHC, Fearon KCH, Garden OJ, Ross JA. Effect of leptin on human hepatocyte
c-reactive protein production. (oral presentation). Dutch Society of Gastroenterology, Hepatology,
and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Veldhoven, Holland (March 2000).
Dowidar N, Madhavan KK, Wigham J, Currie E, Garden OJ. Pancreaticoduodenectomy for
cancer. Complications, recurrence, and survival. (poster presentation). Association of
Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, Cardiff, UK (May 2000).
Moses AGW, Dowidar N, Nilaweera KN, Brennand J, Waddle I, Holloway B, Hill G, Ross JA,
Fearon KCH . Leptin and its relation to weight loss, ob gene expression and the acute phase
response. (oral presentation). Surgical Research Society of Great Britain and Ireland, Cardiff,
UK (May 2000).
Skibinski G, Dowidar N, Dejong CHC, Fearon KCH, Garden OJ, James K, Ross JA. Evaluation
of precision-cut human liver slices as a model to study hepatic cytokine production and
metabolism. (oral presentation). Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, Cardiff,
UK (May 2000).
Dowidar N. Critical appraisal of surgical theses on portal hypertension. 19 th Summer Meeting
of the Egyptian Society of Surgeons, Alexandria, Egypt (September 2001).
Dowidar N. Periampullary tumours. Annual Meeting of the Iraq Society of Surgeons, Baghdad,
Iraq, (October 2001).
Dowidar N. Surgical training. Trainees Perspective. 20 th Annual Meeting of the Egyptian
Society of Surgeons, Cairo, Egypt (February 2002).
Dowidar N, Hafez A. Effect of band ligation on injection sclerosis of bleeding oesophageal varices.
Faculty of Medicine Annual Conference, Alexandria, Egypt, (April 2002).
Dowidar N. Endoscopic management of malignant biliary obstruction. 12 th Annual Meeting of
the Pan Arab Association of Surgeons, Kuwait (December 2002).
Dowidar N. Introduction to evidence-based surgery. 21 st Annual Meeting of the Egyptian
Society of Surgeons, Cairo, Egypt (February 2003).
Abou Deeba M, Dowidar N, Hafez A. Ano-rectal motility and anal surgical conditions. 5 th
Annual Scientific Conference, Egytian Group of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Sharm El-Sheikh,
Egypt (April 2003).
Abada A, Dowidar N, Abou Rayah F, Abdel Kader M. Conventional haemorrhoidectomy versus
triple ligation: Clinical and manometric evaluation. 5 th Annual Scientific Conference, Egytian
Group of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt (April 2003).
Dowidar N. Role of endoscopy in the management of gastrointestinal lymphoma. 3 rd Egyptian
Conference of Surgical Oncology in Alexandria. Alexandria, Egypt (June 2003).
Dowidar N. Endoscopic therapy of fascioliasis resistant to oral therapy. 8 th International Annual
Congress, Egyptian Society of Tropical Medicine, Infections, and Parasitic Diseases.
Alexandria, Egypt (July 2003).
Dowidar N. Endoscopc management of biliary strictures. 10 th Conference of the Medical
Research Institute Conference, Alexandria, Egypt (October 2003).
Dowidar N. Endoscopic management of malignant biliary obstruction. 13 th Annual Meeting of
the Pan Arab Association of Surgeons, Tripolli, Lybia (December 2003).
Dowidar N. Research ethics. 22 rd Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Surgeons,
Alexandria, Egypt (February 2004).
Dowidar N. The role of scoring systems in outcome prediction . 22 nd Annual Summer Meeting,
Egyptian Society of Surgeons, Palestine Hotel, Alexandria, Egypt (September 2004).
Dowidar N. Surgeon’s validation. 23 rd Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Surgeons,
Cairo, Egypt (February 2005).
Dowidar N, Anwar M, Awad E, Abou Raya F, Mekky F. A prospective study of predictors and
causes of post-cholecystectomy pain. 23 st Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Society of

Surgeons, Cairo, Egypt (February 2005).
Dowidar N. Evidence-based medicine in developing countries. Faculty of Medicine Annual
Conference. Alexandria, Egypt (March 2005).
Dowidar N. Comments on measurement issues of quality of life. 23 nd Annual Summer Meeting,
Egyptian Society of Surgeons, Palestine Hotel, Alexandria, Egypt (September 2005)
Dowidar N, El-Bahrawy A, Gawish I, Abou Deeba M, Fadali G. Staging laparoscopy and
peritoneal cytology in the definitive management of patients with periampullay tumours.
(November 2005)
Dowidar N. Evidence-based medicine. 11 th Conference of the Medical Research Institute,
Alexandria Egypt (November 2005)
Dowidar N. Multimodal management of bile duct injuries. 11 th Conference of the Medical
Research Institute, Alexandria Egypt (November 2005)
Dowidar N, Anwar M, Awad E, Abou Raya F, Mekky F. A prospective study of predictors and
causes of post-cholecystectomy pain. 15 th Annual Meeting of the Pan Arab Association of
Surgeons, Manama, Bahrain (December 2005).
Dowidar N. Evidence-based surgical training. 13 th Conference of the Libyan Surgeons Society.
Tripoli, Libya (May 2006)
Dowidar N. Analysis of complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy. 8 th International
Congress of the Egyptian Society of Hepatology, Gastroenetrology, and Infectious Diseases.
Alexandria, Egypt (September 2006)
Dowidar N. Medical research. Where we are? 12 th Conference of the Medical Research
Institute, Alexandria Egypt (November 2006)
Dowidar N.. Surgical site infection. 12 th Conference of the Medical Research Institute,
Alexandria Egypt (November 2006)
Dowidar N. Bile duct injuries. Department of Surgery Scientific Meeting, Faculty of Medicine.
Tanta, Egypt (March 2007)
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CONFERENCE CHAIRING AND MODERATION
Moderator. Laparo-endoscopic surgery. 20 th Summer Meeting of the Egyptian Society of
Surgeons, Alexandria, Egypt (September 2001).
Moderator. Evidence-based surgical practice. 21 st Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Society of
Surgeons, Cairo, Egypt (February 2003).
Moderator. Research Ethics. 21 st Summer Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Surgeons,
Alexandria, Egypt (September 2003).
Moderator. Decision making in surgery. 22 nd Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Society of
Surgeons, Cairo, Egypt (February 2004).
Moderator. Multiple Injured Patient. 22 st Summer Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Surgeons,
Alexandria, Egypt (September 2004).
Moderator. Surgeon’s Validity. 23 t Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Surgeons,
Alexandria, Egypt (February 2005).
Panelist. Photo Quiz. 7 th Annual Conference of the Egyptian Group of Colon and Rectal
Surgeons, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt (June 2005).
Moderator. Quality of Life. 23 st Summer Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Surgeons,
Alexandria, Egypt (September 2005).
Moderator. Operating Room Discipline. 24 th Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Society of
Surgeons, Alexandria, Egypt (February 2006).
Panelist. Intra-Abdominal Infection. 24 th Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Surgeons,
Cairo, Egypt (February 2006).
Moderator. Panel discussion on surgical training. 24 th Annual Summer Meeting, Egyptian
Society of Surgeons, Palestine Hotel, Alexandria, Egypt (September 2006)
Moderator. Panel discussion on medical research. 12 th Conference of the Medical Research
Institute, Alexandria Egypt (November 2006)
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Egyptian Society of Surgeons – Board Member.
Egyptian Group for Surgical Science and Research – Moderator.
Egyptian Group for Gastrointestinal Motility. – Member.
Egyptian Ostomy Care Association. – Member.
Medical Association of Alexandria. – Member.
EDITORIAL POSITIONS
Egyptian Journal of Surgery, Executive Editor

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Journal of the Medical Research Institute, Associate Editor
ABC of Endoscopy, Executive Editor
MEDICAL INTERESTS
Hepatobiliary surgery
GI endoscopy and laparoscopy
Gatsrointestinal motility
Medical and nursing education and training
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Arabic (Native speaker)
English (Fluent)
Swedish (Good working knowledge)
HOBBIES
Photography